Rival 8550-X 5-Quart Wooden Electric Ice Cream Maker

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While this wooden ice cream maker looks old-fashioned, it's actually electric, taking the arm work out of the whole process. In just 20 to 40 minutes, the maker produces up to five quarts (approximately 40 servings) of ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt. The high-torque motor shuts off automatically when freezing is complete. All that's required is rock salt, ice, and the desired mixture of any flavor (a recipe booklet is included). The Rival ice cream maker consists of the motor unit, a 10-by-11-1/2-inch wooden bucket, a metal ice cream can with plastic lid, a cork stopper for the hole in the lid, and a plastic dasher with a metal shaft. A latch system secures the motor unit to the bucket, and a 45-inch cord allows good reach to a power outlet. To make good old vanilla ice cream, spiced cider sorbet, frozen strawberry yogurt, and many other tasty treats, the mixture is poured into the metal can, the dasher inserted, lid placed on, and motor unit engaged with the dasher shaft. The da[Read More Details and Reviews...]

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October 18, 2009 | Filed Under Wooden Ice Cream Makers | Leave a Comment

Sorbets and Ice Creams: And Other Frozen Confections (Hardcover)

From lusciously creamy ice creams and frozen yogurts to light and fruity ices and sorbets, this dishy dessert book has a refreshing treat to delight every palate. Nearly 50 recipes for simple and sophisticated frosty confections are included. No store-bought frozen treat can rival the spectacular laste and heavenly texture of one freshly made at home. More than 20 full-color photos.

About the Author
Lou Seibert Pappas is the author of many cookbooks, including Crepes (0-8118-1696-6), Coffee Cakes (0-8118-2215-X), and Sorbets and Ice Creams (0-8118-1573-0). She lives in Palo Alto, California.

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September 25, 2009 | Filed Under Wooden Ice Cream Makers | Leave a Comment

Rival 8550-X 5-Quart Wooden Electric Ice Cream Maker

Amazon.com Review
While this wooden ice cream maker looks old-fashioned, it's actually electric, taking the arm work out of the whole process. In just 20 to 40 minutes, the maker produces up to five quarts (approximately 40 servings) of ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt. The high-torque motor shuts off automatically when freezing is complete. All that's required is rock salt, ice, and the desired mixture of any flavor (a recipe booklet is included). The Rival ice cream maker consists of the motor unit, a 10-by-11-1/2-inch wooden bucket, a metal ice cream can with plastic lid, a cork stopper for the hole in the lid, and a plastic dasher with a metal shaft. A latch system secures the motor unit to the bucket, and a 45-inch cord allows good reach to a power outlet. To make good old vanilla ice cream, spiced cider sorbet, frozen strawberry yogurt, and many other tasty treats, the mixture is poured into the metal can, the dasher inserted, lid placed on, and motor unit engage (more...)

September 18, 2009 | Filed Under Wooden Ice Cream Makers | Leave a Comment