People, the best decision I ever made, was to throw out the ice cream maker! By definition they can’t make good ice cream because they are too slow. The longer the ice cream takes to set, the larger the ice crystals that... (13 replies, last updated by RetiredChef November 19, 2009)

My ice cream maker conked out and I’m interested in recommendations for a new one. I’m debating between the cuisinart ice-30bc and the Kitchenaid ice cream maker attachment. Any pros and cons of those two? Or... (7 replies, last updated by RetiredChef October 20, 2009)

I recently acquired a Hamilton Beach 68220 1.5 quart ice cream maker, without a manual. I have no idea how to use it. Any help would be greatly appreciated! (2 replies, last updated by mmalmad May 17, 2009)

I’m looking for an ice cream maker. Not the salt and ice type, but either the Kitchen Aide attachment of a free standing. ANyone have a recommendation? ALso, what sort of other things do you make with the Kitchen Aide... (6 replies, last updated by cyberroo June 22, 2009)

I’m looking to buy an ice cream maker. I checked Sears and The Bay without much expectation (no luck). Does anyone know a good place with some selection? Also, any recommendations for a model you like? Thanks in advance! smel... (7 replies, last updated by smel April 9, 2009)

can someone recommend a good maker? I already have the cuisinart, and too much ice cream sticks to the walls. I follow the directions and have worked with cuisinart too, thanks jinthek (10 replies, last updated by flourgirl July 3, 2009)

I am in the market for an ice cream maker. I have a KitchenAid stand mixer and want to know if I should just get the ice cream attachment or if I should just break down and buy a separate gadget. Any suggestions? (9 replies, last updated by MikeB3542 June 14, 2009)

I am thinking about purchasing an ice cream/sorbet maker in preparation for the warm weather; I would love any recommendations/ advice on good brands – hopefully not too pricey or large. Thanks in advance! Cheers, Julia (6 replies, last updated by rainey March 28, 2009)

Hi. Does anyone know where I can purchase an old fashioned ice cream maker in southern Ontario, GTA area? I’m looking for the kind that uses salt and ice to freeze the mixture, perhaps in a wooden bucket. I’m arranging... (0 replies, last updated by sewinglizzie August 28, 2007)

I am interested in buying a countertop ice cream maker and would like to know what brands are best. I know Krups and Cuisinart have models out there. Any others I should consider? (0 replies, last updated by Mimi June 19, 2005)

All the buzz around The Perfect Scoop has made me wonder once again about buying an ice cream maker. I have a Donvier (20+ years old!), and it still does a decent job, although it’s pretty soft serve straight out of the... (18 replies, last updated by ms. clicquot August 26, 2008)

I think karmalaw has the right idea. I have the Kitchenaid ice cream maker attachment. It’s not a fancy ice cream maker, but it works great IF I make sure the liquid between the walls of the maker are completely frozen... (16 replies, last updated by karmalaw May 25, 2008)

I have an ice cream maker and am trying to decide on the frozen dessert for Thanksgiving. Some of my guests are low sugar/low salt/low taste lunatics, so a rich pumpkin pie ice cream may be off the list of possibilities.... (18 replies, last updated by FoodGuru4U September 10, 2008)

Are you looking for slushy drinks or booze-flavored ice cream? I’ve never used my machine to make drinks with, but I love flavoring sorbets with tequila and campari. I bet pernod or absinthe would be good too. (2 replies, last updated by EliAnnKat June 13, 2008)

I’m planning to buy an ice cream maker and leaning toward getting one of the models with an integrated compressor. I’ve seen great reviews of the Musso Lussino 4080, but I’d rather not spend $700 on this piece... (4 replies, last updated by ChowFun_derek March 30, 2008)