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Yule Log Cake Recipe

Yule log cake recipe: a homemade ice cream cake that's a spectacular finish to any holiday meal.

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Ice Cream Man for the Deaf and Blind

A heartwarming tale of one man who has spent more than 30 years scooping out ice cream for the children of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind.

His volunteering activities on behalf of the school have earned him multiple humanitarian awards.



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KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Review

The KitchenAid ice cream maker is different from any other electric ice cream maker - it's an attachment for the stand mixer.

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Donvier Ice Cream Maker Review

The Donvier ice cream maker is a great little hand crank ice cream maker that needs no ice or salt.

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Ice Cream Maker Recipe Books - A List of the Best

Ice cream maker recipe books - our favorite ice cream cookbook collection.

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Ice Cream Maker Accessories

Ice cream maker accessories: what you need to make ice cream.

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Ice Cream Maker Ratings

Ice cream maker ratings: The top three best ice cream makers

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Popsicle Molds - What to Look For

Popsicle molds are lots of fun - here's what to look for when buying a popsicle mold and the ones we think are best.

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Zoku Quick Pop Maker Review

The Zoku Quick Pop Maker is nothing like old-fashioned popsicle molds.

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Cool Ice Cream Revolution in Mexico!

Would you have guessed Mexico as the source of some seriously cool ice cream flavors? According to this article by Heather Irwin, Mexican neverias (ice cream shops) are the Starbucks of South of the U.S. border, fomenting a veritable "ice cream revolution". They sure boast an impressive array of unusual flavors.



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My favorite? Rose petal, of course, made with fresh petals. According to one ice cream maker quoted in the article, 90 percent of rose-petal ice cream customers are women. So? I guess that just proves ladies have good taste!

Unless you're heading to Mexico soon yourself, why not try to bring a little exoticism home and stir up our Mexican fried ice cream, made with a tropical flavor, like either our mango sorbet recipe or coconut ice cream recipe?

Coconut Ice Cream Recipe

This coconut ice cream recipe is all about summer: fresh and bright.

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Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker Reviews

Soft serve ice cream maker reviews to help you choose the right one for your family.

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Hand Crank Ice Cream Maker Reviews

Hand crank ice cream maker reviews by brands and types.

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Ice Cream Freezers - Reviews

Reviews of ice cream freezers by brand to help you choose the right one for you.

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Compressor Ice Cream Maker Reviews

A compressor ice cream maker is an automatic ice cream maker with a self-cooling unit. Here are the best ones.

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Electric Ice Cream Maker Reviews

Electric ice cream maker reviews by brand.

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Lello Ice Cream Maker Reviews

Lello ice cream maker reviews - simply one of the best compressor ice cream maker lines available.

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Ice Cream Truck Franchise: How to Start

An ice cream truck franchise may be the perfect choice if you are considering starting a business in ice cream trucks.

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An Ice Cream Truck Business Plan How-To

Your ice cream truck business plan - resources for drawing up a business plan for an ice cream business.

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Ice Cream Trucks: The Mobile Ice Cream Business Option

Ice cream trucks can be a profitable option for someone who wants to start in the ice cream business.

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Ice Cream Party Favors

Ice cream party favors are a nice touch as your guests leave and will help them remember what a great time they had with you.

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Chocolate Sugar Free Ice Cream Recipe

This sugar free ice cream recipe is sweetened with maple sugar or agave nectar. It's a fantastic homemade chocolate ice cream recipe you'd never guess is sugar free.

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Sugar Free Ice Cream Recipe Sweetened With Stevia

This sugar free ice cream recipe for citrus-flavored stevia ice cream is a healthy, easy, no cook ice cream recipe.

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Mango Ice Cream Recipe

A mango ice cream recipe that's easy and refreshing to make - one of our most popular no cook ice cream recipes.

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Ice Cream Trivia

Ice Cream Trivia: Test your grasp of ice cream facts with this fun ice cream quiz.

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The Ice Cream Diet

Yes, there really is an ice cream diet. And yes, it is actually a healthy, good-for-you diet.

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Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

A homemade strawberry ice cream recipe that shines above the rest - this is not your run-of-the-mill strawberry ice cream.

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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

What's the best homemade vanilla ice cream recipe? Try all our vanilla ice cream recipes and decide for yourself!

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Healthy Ice Cream Recipes: Soy Ice Cream, Sugar Free Ice Cream, Low Fat

Healthy ice cream recipes: a collection of soy milk ice cream, sugar free ice cream and low fat ice cream recipes.

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Fun Facts About Ice Cream

Fun facts about ice cream: find out more about national ice cream day and lots of other cool ice cream facts.

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ICE-50 Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Review

The ICE-50 Cuisinart ice cream maker is the best budget compressor ice cream maker on the market.

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Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Best homemade chocolate ice cream recipes - from easy and basic to deep, rich chocolate heaven.

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Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipe

The best butter pecan ice cream recipe

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The Best Ice Cream Scoop

Favorite ice cream scoops: Reviews to help you find the best ice cream scoop for you.

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Fun Ice Cream Accessories

Ice cream accessories : Serve ice cream in fun and style.

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Mango Sorbet Recipe

This mango sorbet recipe takes full advantage of mangos' natural sweetness and rich texture.

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Mango Lassi Recipe

Mango lassi recipe: how to make this delightful Indian/Pakistani drink.

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Bubble Gum Ice Cream Recipe

Bubble gum ice cream is one of the most whimsical of homemade ice cream flavors - and easy to make, too.

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Banana Ice Cream Recipe

This banana ice cream recipe is a perennial favorite, churning up a rich, sweet ice cream banana aficionados just love. It’s also super easy and fast to make.

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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

A mint chocolate chip ice cream made with a fresh mint recipe that's just out of this world.

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