You can also do it the really old fashioned way -- the same method that has long been used to make sorbet. Just pour the mixture into a baking dish, and set that into your freezer. Also, you will need a heavy glass or metal bowl, an electric hand mixer, and a bowl of ice big enough for the first bowl to sit in. Put the heavy glass or metal bowl and the beater attachments for the hand mixer into the freezer at the same time as the ice cream mix to chill them. When its almost but not quite fully frozen, use a fork to break it up into small lumps about the size of a nickle or a little less. Then put it back into the freezer about 10 minutes to set up a bit again. Now, working as quickly as possible, take the pre-chilled heavy bowl out of the freezer,and set it in a bath of ice cubes in the 2nd larger bowl. Quickly transfer the ice cream mixture into the chilled bowl, and beat it as much as possible with the electric mixer ONLY until the lumps are broken up, and it begins to whip up a bit. Then, back into the freezer for another 15 to 30 minutes, until its not at all "melty" but still a little soft. Repeat the beating/whipping process several times -- the idea is to whip as much air into it to make it creamy and fluffy as possible, without melting it too much at each whipping. The chilled bowl, the ice bath, and the chilled beaters help, but beware that the very act of beating it creates friction between the bowl and beaters, which makes heat, so this process is a balancing act between beating in air and melting the ice cream. Done right, which isn't at all hard to do with just a little practice, this method does work, albeit it will never be quite as fluffy as commercial ice creams you are used to, which not only incorporate a large volume of air into the mix using specialized equipment, but which also generally use gums and stabilizers which prevents the product from melting and turning liquid as fast as a pure, cream and milk only product will. Good luck.

French Vanilla Ice MIlk (this is similar to what my mother used to make) French Vanilla Ice Milk viewed 5533 times Categories: Dessert, Frozen Desserts, Frozen Yogurt, Low fat Freezing Time: 2 hrs. This recipe is from Butter Busters by Pam Mycoskie. The nutrition info per sugar serving is as follows: 132 calories, 0.2g fat (2%), 2mg cholesterol, 0g fiber, 6g protein, 26g carbohydrate, 94mg sodium. For the Sweet and Low recipe its 102 calories and 18g carbohydrate. 1/2 cup Sugar OR 1/4 cup Sugar AND 3 packets Sweet 'n Low 2 tablespoons Cornstarch 3 cups Skim milk 1/4 cup Water 1/2 cup Egg Beaters 2 teaspoons Vanilla In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add milk and water, stirring constantly. Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into an 8 x 8 x 2" metal pan. Freeze until ice crystals form around the edge of pan, about an hour. Spoon into a large bowl. Beat at high speed until smooth. Return to pan. Repeat freezing and beating step once. Freeze until firm. Serve immediately

Looks more than yummy! I think you and I have the same silver pattern....Towle Old Master?? Linda C

I started to order a virgin pina colada at a retirement party a few weeks ago, they were having a happy hour drink special...except for pina coladas. They made them with Bryer's ice cream so they weren't included in the special pricing and were almost $8!!!!