Recent content by rockvillemmf

For what it's worth... I'm replying to this long after your request for help, as I am new to this forum. I used to use a water smoker with charcoal like the one you describe, in cold weather (in the mid 30s to mid 40s), and had the same problem. I think there are two problems with smokers of...

Good idea... Hi carnivore, Your idea to microwave it is interesting, and I'll give that a try. I had thought about leaving it out for a while, but that seemed like it would warm the ice cream from the outside first, but the microwave trick should help avoid that. Thanks for the suggestion--...

This is my first post here, so if the question has already been asked and answered, please direct me. I have been making ice cream and sorbet on my electric maker for the last year, and have found that freezing the batch when done for about two hours gives it the right hardness and consistency...