This is so exciting! I can’t believe how fast Satisfying Eats is growing and how far it is spreading across the Globe!! I never thought people all over the United States and Canada, the UK, or as far away as Australia would be making my recipes and buying my cookbook and THAT my friends, is AWESOME! I have enjoyed your kind words, encouragement and compliments that my recipes have helped living grain-free a little easier (and tastier) for you! I was never trying to be an inspiration but if I have helped one person, it has been worth all the countless hours behind the computer and loading and unloading the dishwasher! 😉 The blog and the cookbook have been a blessing to me as well. It has given me a venue to Feed others by sharing my culinary creations. After all, I am just a Good ‘ole Southern Girl who LOVES to cook and make people happy with her Food! If your furnace, air conditioner or heat pump are in need of repair Nortech Services will do best to complete the task on the spot. If we need to order a part, we will and get it installed ASAP.
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I was trying to think of something AWESOME to giveaway once my Facebook Page reaches 5K (which at the rate it is growing, should take less than a month)! The first thing that popped into my mind was an Ice Cream Maker, not just any ‘ole maker but a Fancy one, one that doesn’t require you to freeze a bowl and one that doesn’t require ice and salt! Ice Cream makes people happy, and I want to surround myself with HAPPY PEOPLE!
I have been coveting an ice cream maker with compressor for a long time (It was on my Amazon Wish List for over a year). Then FINALLY a few months ago, I bit the bullet and bought it and EVERYONE that comes over is so glad I did! Creamy ice cream in 30 minutes! I am loving it and I only wish I had bought it months ago! (Just in case you are wondering, we don’t eat ice cream every night although my husband and son would never turn it down.)
What makes this ice cream maker different is that there is a compressor that brings your ice cream maker to the correct temperature and it stays there. It does not rely on a bowl, that you have to freeze (which usually thaws too QUICKLY), and you do not need any ice or rock salt. I am officially spoiled! This ice cream maker came in handy when I wanted to make 3 different ice creams for my son’s birthday party. I first made vanilla, then strawberry, then chocolate, all back to back without even washing out the bowl!
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Isn’t she a beauty!?!?! This awesome ice cream machine contains 2 paddles, one for making ice cream and one for making gelato. What’s the difference between the two you ask? Ice cream has more air incorporated into it while gelato is a typically a denser product. Check out all of the awesome features of the Cuisinart ICE-100 Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker. Watch the video but be sure not to drool on your lap top! 😉 Can’t you just taste the ice cream! Right now this awesome ice cream and gelato maker is on sale for Half Off!! I couldn’t resist…. Time for a Giveaway!!
Don’t worry if you have cut dairy out of your diet, you can use this ice cream maker to make dairy-free ice cream as well! My favorite is my Triple Chocolate Ice Cream! I also have other ice cream combinations in the cookbook.
Features and Benefits of Cuisinart ICE-100 Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker
Transparent Lid: Add recipe ingredients to the mixing bowl with the easily removable see-through lid and then watch the mixing process in action.
Mix-in Opening: Use to add your favorite toppings and mix-ins, like chocolate chips or nuts, without interrupting the freezing cycle.
Mixing Paddles: Two unique paddles mix and aerate the ingredients in the mixing bowl to create your frozen dessert. The gelato and sorbet paddle perfectly incorporates air in the ingredients and creates richly textured results with intense flavor. Use the ice cream paddle to perfectly churn for smooth, creamy results.
Mixing Bowl with Lift-Out Handle: Anodized aluminum mixing bowl. No need to pre-chill or freeze the bowl prior to use.
Touchpad Control Panel with LCD Readout: When the unit is on, the power button is illuminated by a red LED light. The countdown timer can be set from 10 minutes to 60 minutes. The Start/Stop button can be pressed at any point in the Mixing/Cooling cycle to pause the timer and mixing. The same button can be pressed to continue mixing.
Still in doubt you want to win this?? Check out the reviews on Amazon HERE.
Now here is a recipe that I have made in my ice cream maker that you are going to love! Pecan Pie Ice Cream anyone???
About the recipe
It’s easy and delicious! Need to make it dairy free?? Feel free to use full fat coconut milk in place of the dairy and half and half. I have also used my Homemade Coconut Milk and it turned out well.
I HIGHLY recommend making a double batch of the Candied Pecans, they are delicious! You could also do this with almonds. If you don’t have time to make this, you can always order Wholesale Honey Roasted Pecans from a trusted supplier. If our pecan trees produce this fall, I will be making Candied Pecans to give as gifts!! (Add a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg and you have just re-created the expensive and mouth-watering nuts that I used to LOVE at the Mall!)
Pecan Pie Ice Cream
Taken from Satisfying Eats Cookbook
Serves 6
250 Calories, 24 g of Fat, 6 g Net Carbs, 3.5 g Protein per serving
1 cup heavy whipping cream (without Carrageenan)
2 cups half and half
1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1/8 to 1/4 tsp KAL® Pure Stevia or sweetener of choice (to taste)
Directions
In large bowl, whisk all ingredients well. Taste for sweetness and adjust if needed. Pour mixture into ice cream machine and follow directions for ice cream maker. While ice cream is churning, prepare Candied Pecans.
During the last 5 minutes, add most of the candied pecans (see recipe below) to the ice cream, reserving some for a garnish.
“Candied” Pecans
1/2 tbsp salted butter
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/2 tsp molasses (or raw honey)
2 servings KAL® Pure Stevia (to taste) or sweetener of choice**
**Coconut sugar or honey work well.
Directions
In a small frying pan over med-low heat, add butter and pecans. Toast nuts about 3-5 minutes, stirring often. Turn heat down to low and add molasses. Stir well to coat all pecans. Add Stevia and stir well until evenly coated. Taste for sweetness and add more sweetener if desired. Allow to cool completely on parchment paper.
How to Enter to Win the Cuisinart ICE-100 Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker:
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Follow the below link to enter the Giveaway (I am trying this method to simplify the giveaway process).
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**Contest Closes 12:00 AM (Central Time) August 22nd and the Winner(s) will be announced on Friday, August 23rd, 2013.
Check out the Prizes:
1st Prize: Cuisinart ICE-100 Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker
2nd Prize: $50 Tropical Traditions Gift Certificate
3rd Prize: $25 Tropical Traditions Gift Certificate
