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Summer Fun Ice Cream in a Bag By Amanda Baity
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othing says summer like the sound of an ice cream freezer whirring as it turns cream into frozen goodness. As a child, I knew hearing that sound meant something good was on its way. My mom always made the best homemade vanilla ice cream, and as an adult I have followed in her footsteps, perfecting my vanilla and experimenting with a lot of different flavors along the way. While an ice cream freezer is a nice touch, it is not a necessity. Our family has made ice cream with our stand mixer, in a freezer bag and even in a large coffee can. My kids love trying new recipes and new techniques. Sometimes we dress the ice cream up a bit, adding to the fun by making do-it-yourself sundae kits. These are great for parties or as a gift. Pick up some waffle cone bowls, sugar cones and assorted candies, and repackage everything in clear cellophane bags with colorful labels and bakers twine. Then, make homemade chocolate sauce and package it in a cute container. Create a
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customized box, place your kit into it, and you have an awesome present for someone special or a fun time on a summer afternoon.
Ice Cream in a Bag You need:
• ½ cup milk • ½ cup cream • 3 tablespoons sugar • ½ teaspoon vanilla essence • 4 cups ice • 8 tablespoons salt (larger crystals will work better than regular table salt) Mix the first four ingredients together in a bowl, and then pour it into a Ziploc®/freezer bag. (continues on page 26)
