Is there a home ice maker that makes ice chips?

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Freshmutt

I see them in hospitals, restaurants, and vending machines, but are there any consumer-grade ice makers that produce ice chips?

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no

How much are ice cream trucks charging these days?

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rocky

I remember when I was a kid, being able to get little ice cream cups with gum in the bottom of them and those red white and blue popsicles. I think they were only like 25-50 cent, maybe 75 cent later on for something good.

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I still thought they were the same price! Maybe it's like a dollar now or something. I think it depends on the ice-cream truck. Different people charge different things.

Has anyone used the Lentrek Koolatron Flea Zapper Electronic comb?

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Kitty Cann

1.Does this product actually work? (as in does it eliminate the fleas)
2.Does it need to be combined with any other product to eliminate fleas on the animal itself? (I.e shampoos,flea collars)

http://www.petco.com/product/100471/Lentek-Koolatron-Flea-Zapper-Electronic-Comb.aspx?CoreCat=certona-_-ProductDetail_3-_-Lentek%20Koolatron%20Flea%20Zapper%20Electronic%20Comb-100471

Answer
Personally, I have no idea, but I wouldn't use it as I'd have to doubt it could pick up all of the eggs and larvae.


I have another suggestion, though, if you need help with fleas. I don't know if you're just asking out of curiosity or if you actually have a flea problem. Anyway, Capstar and Program:
http://www.1800petmeds.com/Capstar-prod10325.html
http://www.1800petmeds.com/Program+Oral+Suspension-prod10020.html

"Capstar is a tablet used to kill fleas on dogs and cats, which begins working within 30 minutes."
"Program contain lufenuron. Lufenuron is an insect development inhibitor which breaks the flea life cycle by inhibiting egg development."

Lufenuron targets chitin - Chitin is a polysaccharide found in the outer skeleton of insects, crabs, shrimps, and lobsters and in the internal structures of other invertebrates. Mammals don't have chitin, so it's safe and very effective.
Capstar I'd only suggest if you have an infestation, mostly since it looks like you're trying to avoid chemical alternatives. But there's very few adverse effects noted and it wears off after 24 hours, so if you need immediate help, it can do it.

And, for the record, flea collars don't work well on fleas AND they're toxic to pets. Try to avoid.

What is the real name of that restaurant ice?

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DrRocco

What is the official name of that pea-sized, kinda soft-crunchy ice that you get at some restaurants? I'm looking to buy a commercial ice maker and want to buy the right kind.

Answer
I believe what you're looking for is a "Flake Ice Maker".

Hope this helps. If I find anything else I'll let you know.

what would happen if my sister swallowed a TINY amount of acrylic paint?

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juicycoutu

There was a little bit of acrylic paint stains on her ice cream spoon left over from a project, and when she had finished eating the ice cream I noticed that most of the stains had dissapeared which means she had probably ingested them. Will she get sick? She is 12.
I live in Singapore which is why I am up this late :/ its in asia. The box doesn't say anything..

Answer
I think you should read the can cover

noramly it would say : A trace amount of this can be harmful or fatal Good luck


Search acrylic paint on the internet and you will proably find the answer but i think it can be harmful or fatal

Also, you can't go to the doctor and get a big bill the thing you do is wait for a reaction and if she is reacting to the paint you will know right away. Good luck my friend

For example: Someone is sick you probably vomit , have a fever and etc.
Thats when you notice something right?

Can you still use an electric ice cream maker if you have lost the lid?

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Pink Cowgi

I just pulled out my electric ice cream maker and noticed the clear plastic lid is gone. I have the padle, the outside and inside containers, and the motor, but not the lid for the inner container. I was going to make ice cream for tomorrow but I don't know if I should try to use it without the lid. Would aluminum foil work as a temporary fix?

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If I'm not mistaken, the lid holds the dasher in place while the freezer part turns on the base (I have a Krups electric ice cream maker and that's how mine works), so you probably can't.

where would you recommend I look to purchase an ice cream truck?

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Q. You know with colorful pictures of ice cream treats and it plays a tune that is fun for the young children? I am thinking of starting a new business. Would I need to go to a specialty dealer or something? Or maybe contact an ice cream truck company? If you know of any manufacturers I could try it would be very helpful.

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Ice cream trucks are expensive.

I suggest an extended E150 Ford panel van, no windows. You can put ice cream logos on the side, and install a chest freezer and generator. get the whole rig for under $5,000 with plenty left over for Nyquil and Raffi tapes.



See you on Art of Trolling ;)

Why is my homemade ice cream a funny consistency?

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I'm making home-made ice cream using a Kitchen Aid ice cream mixing bowl and my ice cream had kind of a strange texture, it was a little bit airy, like a meringue or sorbet rather than an ice cream. I know it's not my ingredients, I used cream, but am thinking it may have something to do with the freezing process. Thanks for your help!

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Did you whipped it a lot before you put it in the machine? if yes, then that's why. Plus you don't want to over whip your cream otherwise, you'll get butter or it'll have that buttery texture (not exactly like butter but, that lard feeling on your tongue).

Did you scald/boil your cream first? You should, then let it cool, add your flavoring, etc... let it cool for 2 hours in the fridge, and then put it in your machine.

Ice cream cone birthday supplies and ideas? Invitation wording?

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kellys0323

I am planning on a 'ice cream' themed 1st b-day party for my daughter. I have searched and have found no plates, napkins etc. I am planning on doing ice cream cone cupcakes for the guests but haven't really came up w/ any other ideas?! I would also like to use some cute 'ice cream' related wording for the invites...ANY IDEAS?
Thanks in advance :)

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You can do the plates and dishes in the colors of ice cream, like pink, brown, and white. Then follow those colors in the balloons, streamers, cups, and flatware. You can also just go with pink and white like a sweet shop.

You can do an ice cream bar and go to the dollar store and get those tall plastic sundae glasses and get chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream (like the decoration colors) and toppings. Sprinkles, whipped cream, cherries, and chocolate syrup and have your guests make their own sundaes.

For the invites you can do:

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
It's ______ice cream Birthday!
Join us for a day of ice cream fun!
For a sweet little girl who's turning ONE!
We'll have ice cream and games and food too
but, for all this fun, we need YOU!!!!

It's ______Ice Cream 1st Birthday!!
It's a day of ice cream fun
For a special little girl who's ONE


I hope some of these ideas help and that your daughter has a great party and a great 1st Birthday! I LOVE your theme!

What is the best homemade dishwasher detergent recipe?

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Josh

Alright, I live in an area with hard water.
I've tried using homemade dishwasher soap usually
1 part borax, 1part washing soda, 1/2 part rock salt and citric acid.

Given that the dishes don't come out clean and they have a haze on them I use vinegar as a rinse agent still cloudy.

Any other recipes out there that might work better? Thank you

Answer
It's actually pretty easy to whip up a homemade dish detergent, and doing so not only helps you avoid plastic bottles, it also keeps questionable chemicals out of your kitchen.

Ingredients

1 cup Borax
1 cup Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/2 cup salt

Instructions

Put all ingredients in an airtight container, and shake to mix.
Use 1 T per load.
Use 2 T of white vinegar as a rinse aid.

read more @ gourmandia.com

How do you make ice cream with the ice cream maker?

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Nina Anne

We bought an ice cream maker from Wally and there was no instructions. I was told that I needed rock salt so I bought that but I don't know what the heck to do with it! Can't cook worth a crap and I suck in the kitchen so make the details as plain as possible! LOL!

Answer
First, make sure you have the kind of "ice cream maker" that uses rock salt, rather than the electric type that uses a pre-frozen "freezer bowl" that fits into the rest of the machine when you're ready to make the ice cream.
Here is the Wikipedia article explaining the difference between the types:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_cream_maker

If you truly have an ice cream maker that requires rock salt and hand cranking (or I guess some of those are electric for the cranking part), there are some how-to's in the links of these 2 searches:
http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+ice+cream+maker+rock+salt
http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+ice+cream+maker+rock+salt+recipes

If you have the other kind of ice cream maker though (electric), here are some instructions for that type:
http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+"Ice+cream+maker"+freezer+-"rock+salt"+recipes
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-2-Quart-Automatic-Cream-Makers/product-reviews/B00006363E/ref=pr_all_summary_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

You can get more recipes and the actual **manual** for your particular machine online usually too... this page has links for some of the more popular brands:
http://www.makeicecream.com/icecreammaki.html



HTH, and have fun!

Diane B.

how do you make an all ice cream cake?

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Katie

i am looking for a recipe for ice cream cake that has all ice cream and a layer of cookies.i found one recipe i wanted to know if there was any betters. here it is:

1 regular pack of Oreos
1/2 gallon ice cream (I use chocolate chips)
1 regular container Cool Whip
Chocolate sauce
2 tbsp. butter

Crush Oreos and add melted butter. Cover bottom of 9"x12" cake pan with cookie crumbs leaving some to sprinkle on top later. Spread softened ice cream. Add some chocolate sauce on top. Then spread Cool Whip and more chocolate sauce on top again. Sprinkle with leftover cookie crumbs to decorate. Freeze overnight, cut and serve. Use different kinds of cookies, ice cream and sauces for variety.

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Simpler: Buy a cookie pie crust, purchase hot fudge spread hot fudge over the bottom of the frozen crust. Room temperature crusts tend to crumble. Place about a quart of softened ice cream into crust mounding the ice cream in the middle for easier smoothing. Use a knife or spatula to smooth and compress ice cream. Chill for about 4 hours in a home freezer top with remaining hot fudge, cookies and whipped cream if desired , Canned whipped cream will melt. Serve canned whipped cream with pie or make your own or use something like cool-whip. Garnish with oreos, chocolate sprinkles or nuts and cherries depending on your taste.

Where can I find supplies and decorations for an Ice Cream Social?

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easyp23

I'm having an Ice Cream Social for my family and wanted to really do it up, and I can't find any fun center pieces or supplies. I've looked at Amazon and a few other websites, but still haven't found a lot that interests me. If you can supply a website that I can view, that would be great.

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Try party city. Or familyfun.com is a really great website where you can make stuff. With a lot of great recipes.

Why is with the texture of ice cream these days?

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PrettyP

It's not firm. It's all whipped and airy. It used to be you had to let ice cream sit on the counter to thaw a bit. Now you just scoop into it and it melts while your dishing it up. It doesn't even taste cold or creamy. It's icky.

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I was watching a food network program and they had a thing on ice cream and how it was made. They use a lot of air to whip it up so you can scoop it out. Go figure! Cheap the consumer again. What I do is look for the same size container like a pint and weight on a scale at the grocery or just put in my had and see which one is heavier. I have to remember it's my money not theirs. I ice cream not air. They can blow it out their ears.

Why must you continuously mix ice cream as it freezes?

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Joe

Our chem class made ice cream by putting ice cream mix in a bag and rolling it around in ice and rock salt. why must the ice cream mix be constantly mixed?

Answer
mixing introduces air to the mixture of ingredients used for making ice cream. If it wasn't mixed when freezing, it would simply turn into an ice cube of ice cream.

What is cool in/about Columbus, OH?

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J S

I moved to Cols OH recently and read that it is a cool place to live. So I have been here for a few months, tell me what is cool about this place? I need to find something that I like to do. Yes, I like bars, yes I like sports, arts etc, but nothing seems amazing. Just looking for some advice on where to go what to do. FYI, I am in my 30's, it seems cool if you are in your early 20's, post college. Give me some tips. Thanks in advance.
No replies? Give me some ideas? I want to explore this city.
Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland. Anyone have any more ideas on feedback. Thanks for the reply. Yes i lived in Cinti before, and grew up near Cleveland. Columbus seems nice, just need some pointers on things to do.
Cincinnati, Columbus, Ohio?

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you might try posting this again under "cincinatti" since that's pretty close. i dont live in columbus but my husband is from there and we have visited many times. i like easton, obviously nice and a great movie theatre. also the bexley area, the drexel grandview and the one by the college-ive seen some nice indie films and rereleased films there. the short north is very nice, particularly li8ke the north market-you must try jenni's ice cream, it is the best ive ever had. there are some nice parks, the downtown area of gahana has a real nice park (its either morse rd or hamilton) also check out sharon woods, nice trails.
columbus was much cooler than i expected. i thought everyone was going to drive tractors and have ceramic geese in their kitchens but its actually pretty fun. next visit we're supposed to go up to allum creek, which i hear is about 1 hr away, and has boats you can rent

Does anyone have a recipe for old fashioned ice cream?

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Missy

One Sunday after church as a child, this elderly woman was selling her homemade (probably churned) vanilla ice cream for 25 cents per dixe cup. It was the BEST ice cream I have ever tasted in 37 yrs. And I hate vanilla ice cream! Any old or churned recipe's will be greatly appreciated!

Answer
Old-Fashioned Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
6 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
13-ounce can evaporated milk (1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons)
1 gallon whole milk
chipped ice
rock salt
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add sugar gradually, stirring constantly. Add salt, vanilla and canned milk. Add about a pint of the fresh milk and mix.
Pour mixture into ice cream freezer can. Add enough of the remainder of the milk to fill can to the middle of the top board of dasher. (If the freezer can has a "fill" line on it, fill no higher than that line.)

Assemble the ice cream freezer. Add alternating layers of chipped ice and rock salt to barrel around freezer can. Crank freezer until ice cream begins to freeze (cranking will become harder as ice cream freezes), adding more ice and salt, as needed. When handle becomes difficult-to-impossible to turn, remove turning mechanism, and carefully remove top from freezer can; remove dasher. Replace top. Cover can with more ice and salt. Cover ice with an old towel, allowing ice cream to "cure" for at least 1 hour. If yours is an electric freezer, follow manufacturer's directions, but the curing step is essential.

Makes about 5 quarts of ice cream.

There are lots of other recipes at :
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/icecream/qticecream.htm

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/tips/homemade-ice-cream.html