Specialty Kitchen Gadget Worth Having!

I bought several of these in the mid-1980's and gave the extras as gifts.  We have used ours over the years to make all kinds of frozen and slushy treats.  I keep the cylinder in my freezer and store frozen goods inside and around it. Then it's ready at a moment's notice (although you may need to experiment with your freezer to make sure the cylinder gets cold enough).  We often make vanilla ice cream without a recipe:  using 1-2% or whole milk, half-and half, or cream in any mixture, 3/4-1 cup sugar, and vanilla.  We save candy canes from Christmas, crush lots in a bag with a rolling pin, then reduce the sugar and vanilla to make great, refreshing peppermint ice cream.  It's a much-requested treat when friends are over, and fun for kids to do themselves.