Comments on: ICE CREAM HISTORY: HOW THEY MADE IT IN 1718 (DOES ANYONE STILL MAKE ICE CREAM AT HOME?)

By: The Icecream Pail

The Icecream Pail — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:51:55 +0000

[...] image for those who have never seen a hand-cranked icecream pail , And for those who would like an old-fashioned icecream recipe , here’s one from the originals – from Mrs. Mary Eales’s Receipts (’receipts’ [...]

By: John Andregic

John Andregic — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:19:49 +0000

Your ice cream is the best! We keep at least 4 containers on hand. Even when other s are on sale we buy Turkey Hill because nobody’s compares to your Philadelphia style ice creams.

By: Scoopalicious

Scoopalicious — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:00:35 +0000

We make ice cream at home all the time! (http://scoopalicious.blogspot.com) In fact, if I can’t find Turkey Hill Mint Chocolate Chip Ice cream in my Hannaford freezer soon, I am going to have to ask you for the recipe so I can make it at home myself!!!!

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:32:02 +0000

I got married 2 years ago and one of the few things I had to register for was a Kitchenaid stand mixer with the ice cream bowl attachment. Thankfully I got both and have made ice cream in it a few times already. I’m a big ice cream fan. It’s my dream job to taste-test new ice cream flavors. The flavors I’ve made so far are: vanilla, cinnamon, blueberry lemon and I’ll trying out 2 new recipes soon: honey, and then peaches swirled in vanilla ice cream that have been cooked in brown sugar, cinnamon, and little bit of brandy. Yum!

By: Linda L. Leffler

Linda L. Leffler — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:10:29 +0000

I made a choc. cake today and tried it with the Jr. Mint TH Ice Cream, it was great. I just love all the flavors TH has. Keep up the great job TH people. Linda

By: Kathy Picard

Kathy Picard — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:55:05 +0000

Turkey Hill is the Best!

By: Mary O

Mary O — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:16:32 +0000

We used to make strawberry ice cream every Fourth of July using an electric freezer my mom bought with “plaid stamps” in the 60s. The freezer died about two years ago, but I’ll never forget the smooth, creamy texture of that ice cream coating the roof of my mouth…

By: Kathy Picard

Kathy Picard — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:38:59 +0000

My aunt Judi loved mint chocolate Chip!!

By: Kathy Picard

Kathy Picard — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:38:04 +0000

I love Turkey Hill!!

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:19:10 +0000

It’s facinating that the origin is “To ICE cream” Makes sense, but I never thought of it that way.
These have been such great lessons!

By: Patty Brandel

Patty Brandel — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:31:52 +0000

We have a easy receipe to make ice creamathomewith the kids. It is made a freezer bag. I love ice cream I just ate two cones tonight. Totally knowI shouldn’t of but was really hungry!
YOu scream, I scream for ice cream!

By: Kelly Grabey

Kelly Grabey — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:27:19 +0000

Thank you for sharing the recipe! It took me back to my childhood, when we’d visit my grandparents in Selinsgrove (PA), and my cousins and I would take turns cranking the handle of the ice cream maker. There was nothing better on a hot summer day than to dip into that delicious vanilla ice cream! It always gave me an instant brain freeze, too! Those were the days …..

By: Linda L. Leffler

Linda L. Leffler — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:43:36 +0000

My brother and sister-in-law were here on Fri. night. My SIL is from Belfast, N. Ireland. I just read the article about Ice Cream Ireland it is very interesting. When my DB and SIL come to visit they always bring pie or cake. This time I put Turkey Hill Ice Cream on the pie for them, it was the Peach Mango Smoothie. OMG they enjoyed it so much, it really goes well with peach pie. I bet the Jr. Mint is wonderful on Choc. Cake, must do that next. Linda

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:32:47 +0000

Last year while we were camping, a lady in the campground came and asked if we would like some homemade ice cream! Who could turn it down? It was part of her daughter’s birthday requests and we felt lucky to have been included in the celebration.
Yes, I remember my family on the back porch– cranking my grandfather’s ice cream maker. We didn’t worry about cholesterol then!

By: david

david — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:31:18 +0000

I was given a ‘ball’ that makes ice cream. Put the ingredients in the container and ice around it, close the ball, and roll it around. Makes about a pint. easy enough to take camping or on a picnic. The dog helps with the rolling.

By: Jan

Jan — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:05:45 +0000

I have been toying with the idea of making my own ice cream for many years, but the thought of buying all that stuff, especially the strange kind of ice or rock salt or something always discouraged me. And I don’t have any straw? Much easier to go and buy Turkey Hill by the gallons.

By: Patti Sherman

Patti Sherman — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:14:51 +0000

I always made Mint Chocolate Chip and Cofee with my 2 boys when they were small. It is much easier to buy Turkey Hill!

By: lee carr

lee carr — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:01:56 +0000

interesting, they said to “just set it in the cellar”, I wonder when cranking the cream came into practice?

By: Vonnie in VA

Vonnie in VA — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:50:10 +0000

As a child, we made homemade ice cream at least a half dozen times a summer with a hand crank freezer. I now have an electric freezer (so much less work!) and I’ve made it 3 times already this summer – fresh strawberry, banana, and good ‘ole vanilla. It’s absolutely delicious and so creamy! However, I just bought the Turkey Hill Jr. Mint ice cream last week and I must say it’s super-duper good!!

By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:21:09 +0000

I sail every year on one of the Maine windjammers The Mary Day out of Camden Maine & always one of the highlights of the last supper on board is 2 kinds of homemade ice cream that we have taken turns cranking out on deck !!!!served complete with all the fixing/toppings.Brings back memories of making ice cream when I was a kid…

By: Beth R.

Beth R. — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:04:30 +0000

It is MUCH easier to purchase yummy Turkey Hill ice cream – though I do make my own occasionally!

By: Jennifer Barr

Jennifer Barr — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:20:16 +0000

wow! 1718…i had no idea ice cream was that old!

By: peg

peg — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:21:46 +0000

How I remember making ice cream in a ice cream maker. We lived on a farm, so we had most of the ingredients. My sisters and brother would take turns cranking it, but the best part was the test tasting. We had no recipe, so it was a surprise everytime. Loved those days.

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:06:45 +0000

It sounds like a lot of work. I’ll stick my favorite Turkey Hill flavors.

By: SUSAN

SUSAN — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:29:21 +0000

I did homemade once, but wasnt worth the prep time, and you dont get that much, but heh why knock myself making a ho hum flavor when I can experience the icecream flavor rainbow from Turkey Hill!

By: SUSAN

SUSAN — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:24:04 +0000

I made icecream once with a hand crank maker. It was very good, a lot of work and prep, and why settle for a ho hum homemade flavor when I can experience the flavor rainbow with the all the incredible flavors from Turkey Hill!

By: Terri

Terri — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:13:32 +0000

I have never made homemade ice cream but I have enjoyed some made by others. Delicious!! I let others do the work and I volunteer to be on the taste test panel!!!

By: KAREN

KAREN — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:56:18 +0000

I’ve had homemade but hey! why bother when I can pick up different flavors for everyone from Turkey Hill without breaking a sweat?

By: Patti

Patti — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:52:50 +0000

No time for making icecream…I’d rather just enjoy my Turkey Hill!

By: Kathy Picard

Kathy Picard — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:29:39 +0000

Does Turkey Hill know that it doesn’t have to be a hot steamy day/night to enjoy their ice cream…. Rain, SUnny, snow any day and weather Turkey Hill is the best!!

By: CAROL TRANO

CAROL TRANO — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:36:46 +0000

Never have tried making homemade ice cream…seems like a lot of trouble to me, so I will just buy my Turkey Hill Ice Cream and be happy……..

By: alicelynne

alicelynne — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:05:53 +0000

The Amish were making ice cream over the weekend at a benefit auction…outdoors…and it was at least 95 degrees outside!!

By: Melissa P

Melissa P — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:54:44 +0000

Summer is the best time for making homemade ice cream. The noisy maker gets to sit outside while we sit in the air conditioning.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:23:16 +0000

I used to make ice cream like that when I was little.

By: Lois S

Lois S — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:33:05 +0000

It’s funny that you are printing this now because my grandchildren just made ice cream at our local library. We are going to make some at home (just a little) and we will have our favorite on hand; Turkey Hill of course. The pints are great because we can have several flavors in less space.

By: Judy B

Judy B — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:49:46 +0000

I made ice cream many years ago when I was a Girl Scout. It was fun but you ended up only getting a taste so there would be enough for everyone. Much easier to go to the store and buy Turkey Hill and that way everyone can enjoy their favorite flavor.

By: richardde49

richardde49 — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:37:27 +0000

We make it but it is very time consuming and expensive,and Turkey Hill it is not

By: Merripppa

Merripppa — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:31:21 +0000

We make ice cream each summer via the tin can method while camping or when we are up at the “farm” home. It tastes great and now my grandkids have fun rolling the cans across the table with grandma. Turkey Hill still has the best flavors, but our Tin Can ice crean is a good second. Esp our mint chocolate chip.

By: Jackie Ford

Jackie Ford — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:25:09 +0000

This story reminds me of when they used to make homemade ice cream at my church. I thougt turning that handle was so fun until I finally got a turn to do it myslef. but, it was worth the fatigue on my arm. It tasted oh, so good. But, you only got a little because EVERYBODY wanted some.

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:41:42 +0000

Even though it is a lot of work, the results are worth it – especially when the whole family gets involved. Lovely memories.

By: Stefanie Schmidt

Stefanie Schmidt — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:33:25 +0000

I have great memories of making ice cream at home whenever my grandparents would visit. I haven’t made it for years, but thanks for bringing up the memories. I love Turkey Hill.

By: Debbie S.

Debbie S. — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:10:13 +0000

I think I’ll stick with my turkey hill.
All that cranking sounds exhausting!!!

By: Rose Shearer

Rose Shearer — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:06:24 +0000

Thank Goodness for Turkey Hill,
We have more time to enjoy the rich flavors without all the hard work .

By: Keller Family

Keller Family — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:53:29 +0000

my husband’s family used to make ice cream as a huge treat in the summer. they had a dairy cow and would make the ice cream from the sweet cream they had left over. I never got to taste it, but he says there is nothing like it, nothing tastes as good (although Turkey Hill comes close! )
Kristin

By: ida

ida — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:48:06 +0000

we used to make homemade ice cream for every special occasion when i was little. but my parents are older now and they don,t do it anymore. isure wish i had the receipe to make it because it was good. but getting turkey hill ice cream is good to and alot easier to make.

By: Pat

Pat — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:30:07 +0000

Think I will just go to the store and pick up some duetto. I have enver made ice cream but I am sure homemade ice cream is delicious.

By: Meg

Meg — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:46:28 +0000

So I have never really been a fan of fruity flavored ice cream because I like the chocolate and vanilla, or caramel or other rich kinds like that and the fruit kind just made it seem to healthy. I might try the Mango Duetto kind though…and if I like that then I can try making some of my own, because with all this ice cream I should balance out my diet with some healthy fruit!

By: Debbie F

Debbie F — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:29:53 +0000

Homemade Ice cream…brings back great memories of my childhood…going to my cousins house on Saturday night. they lived on a farm and we got to help crank the ice cream…made of course with fresh dairy milk and fruit from the farm.
We had a great surprise at our family reunion a few weeks agao ….my cousins husband arrived with 3 ice cream freezers and treated us to Chocolate, Vanilla and the most awesome Peanut Butter ice cream. I got to lick the Peanut Butter beater.And coincidentally there was homemade pie to go with the ice cream. Who could ask for any thing better. Hopefully this becomes a yearly reunion tradition.
If you haven’t tried homemade ice cream you don’t no what your missing
It’s a liitle bit of work but worth every bite.

By: Barbara K.

Barbara K. — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:37:41 +0000

It is amazing that they could make ice cream at all in those days. They had the food cellars where they stored their dairy products and used the ice that had been cut from the rivers in the spring in large chunks.

By: Betty Seidel

Betty Seidel — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:29:52 +0000

We can beat the summer heat
If cool ice cream we would eat!

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:54:29 +0000

I have an old-fashioned ice-cream maker. I can make one gallon at a time. When I first got it I used it at least a few times every summer (as long as I remembered to pick-up some rock-salt during the winter). I would make ice cream with whatever fruits were in season (strawberry, blueberry, peach, etc). I also experimented with making green-tea ice cream (most Japanese restaurants carry this flavor). I have not made any ice cream lately, I’m too busy and I enjoy the taste and variety of Turkey Hill ice cream.

By: Carol C

Carol C — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:33:48 +0000

I remember my mother and grandmother making it (also on the back porch) and we took turns churning. When my kids were young, we took fresh snow and mixed it with milk (or cream), sugar and vanilla — they loved that, too. We recently got rid of our electric IC maker ’cause it’s so much easier to go buy our favorite TH flavors!

By: Will

Will — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:20:59 +0000

In our married life we have never attempted to make our own ice cream. Our 37 year old son has successfully made delicious ice cream – however it is so convenient to buy it at the store.

By: Debbie L

Debbie L — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:04:49 +0000

I find it’s so much easier to go the grocery store and pick up some Turkey Hill. You guys do the churning so well.

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:15:29 +0000

Okay, I had an ice cream machine, given as a gift back in the 1950′s (yikes). I could never get it to make ice cream but I had fun trying. Now, all grown up, I don’t have the time or the patience for it so I will continue to buy my Turkey Hill in the store and enjoy it.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:03:55 +0000

I was surprised to read in the comments that someone had never had homemade! It is a special treat, so I hope you will get to try it someday. Honestly, I buy my ice cream, but even my kids have gotten to try homemade.

By: Edie

Edie — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:04:44 +0000

Sounds like too much work and waiting time when it is somuch easier to store in our freezers and enjoy ice cream whenever the mood strikes.

By: Cheryl Snyder

Cheryl Snyder — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:03:30 +0000

Don’t have the time or patience to make my own ice cream. Turkey Hill has anything I could ever want in the way of ice cream!

By: Raymond P

Raymond P — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:54:43 +0000

Thank goodness we have Turkey Hill to take the work out of such a pleasure!

By: Lois S

Lois S — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:39:40 +0000

Yes, we made ice cream churning the ingredients , then went to an electric ice cream maker. Now, just go to Turkey Hill store, buy what flavor I want, Moose tracks, butter pencan, etc.So much easier

By: Dani

Dani — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:30:59 +0000

I much prefer my own recipe for indulgence:

1 – Go to Turkey Hill. Buy favorite flavor.
2 – Go home and get a spoon.
3 – Enjoy!

By: mary frey

mary frey — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:38:35 +0000

I make a lot homemade of ice cream , more in the winter, I use snow in stead of ice. It so good, just like the soft ice cream turkey hill makes in there cartons.I love to share the homemade ice cream , with family and friends.

By: Bert

Bert — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:25:14 +0000

Let Turkey Hill do the brewing, I’ll do the eating.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:20:08 +0000

This is why a serving should only be a 1/2 cup. With this much work, you can’t afford to eat the whole thing!

By: Judy Stauffer

Judy Stauffer — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:11:50 +0000

When I was growing up, making ice cream was a summer ritual. My parents had a wooden crank ice cream maker that I’m sure had belonged to my grandparents. The four of us (including my brother) would go out on the side porch after my mother had prepared and cooled the ingredients. My father would load the ice and rock salt around the silver canister loaded with the potential ice cream. Then came the work!! Usually, my brother and I started the cranking process. The more time we spent cranking, the more tiring the process became (as the ice cream thickened). Finally, the ice cream was finished being churned, but the process wasn’t over yet… We had to wait for it to “ripen”, by sitting in a new batch of ice for a while (which seemed like forever!). All that time for a delicious conclusion that ended up with the inevitable “brain freeze”.

I actually did by an electric ice cream maker recently to give my children a taste of what I used to make with their late grandmother, using her recipe, of course. It will only be used on rare occasions, though. I’m afraid that I’m too spoiled now by being able to go to the grocery store. A much quicker process for sure and a delicious one — especially since Turkey Hill ice cream has come to Pittsburgh within the last several years. We used to look for it when we went to the beach in Virginia, but are so glad that we don’t have to wait for vacation to enjoy it. Thanks Turkey Hill!!!

By: Mary Etter

Mary Etter — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:10:22 +0000

When I became engaged 36 years ago, my co-workers gave me a combination bridal shower/going away party (I was moving out of state after the wedding), and the “major gift” was an ice cream freezer. It’s been used many times over the years—when a cold-but-messy activity was the perfect summer treat—but we still find ourselves happily examining the choices in the grocery store ice cream aisle most of the time.

By: Rosemarie C.

Rosemarie C. — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:34:14 +0000

I love the Nutty Neopolitan ice cream. It is my favorite. Am looking forward to any new flavors coming in the future.

By: Florence Zimmerer

Florence Zimmerer — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:29:21 +0000

No ice cream making for me at home,
when, with a short trip to the grocery store, I can purchase Turkey Hill ice
cream and be back home in 10 minutes!!
What a convenience!

By: Ed B

Ed B — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:25:10 +0000

Never had homemade, but it sounds like a lot of work

By: Marian M

Marian M — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:22:29 +0000

I liked the sound of Vikki C’s pumpkin & ginger ice cream. Turkey Hill, take the hint.

By: Linda L. Leffler

Linda L. Leffler — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:18:27 +0000

I remember my dad making home-made ice cream, I got to lick the paddles. Thank God Turkey Hill does all the work for us. Had Jr. Mint last night for dessert when my company was here, they really enjoyed the flavor. I love the Peach Mango. Turkey Hill rocks. Linda

By: Anne King

Anne King — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:33:34 +0000

Even years ago ice cream was the ultimate in dessert! We are so lucky to have Turkey Hill ice cream in our supermarkets with so many flavors. But, have to admit black cherry is still the best. There are so many cherries; you never overlook quality.
Thank you!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:15:33 +0000

Thank goodness we have Turkey Hill to do all the work for us and to offer so many mouth-watering flavors. Thanks, TH, for sharing so many interesting bits of ice cream history.

By: Bob Kessler Jr

Bob Kessler Jr — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:15:26 +0000

We received an ice cream maker as a wedding present. We used it a few times. It is somewhere in the back of one of our closets. As most people have said it is much easier to buy some Turkey Hill and use the time you saved by not making it on something else.

By: Ben Scungio

Ben Scungio — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:00:44 +0000

I used to make icecream for my kids years ago. ( am 80 years old now). But ever since I tasted Turkey Hill that we purchased from our Stop + Shop Supermarket here in RI, making ice cream is the farthest thing in my mind.

By: Kathy Picard

Kathy Picard — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:55:23 +0000

I just bought a half gallon of Moose Tracks and somehow the gallon is just about gone…..

By: Holly

Holly — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:53:39 +0000

I worked in a school with first graders and my first year or two, we made ice cream with the kids. It was hard and messy. I’ve never made it at home. I prefer just to buy Turkey Hill in the store. It’s the best ice cream so why bother with making it.

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:38:05 +0000

We made homemade ice cream many years ago. It was fun but took a long time. A lot easier to buy Turkey Hill.

By: JJ

JJ — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:37:03 +0000

The recipe is fascinating, but a little hard to comprehend. I am so glad Turkey Hill takes care of the process for me.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:30:44 +0000

The last and only time we made ice cream was over 20 years ago when our youngest brought home from school the recipe. I remember it was made with heavey cream and dark chocolate bits. When we were nearing the end of eating it we discovered the spoon we used to make it at the bottom so we called it “Spoon Ice Cream” and now a fond memory of our youngest child

By: Carol Byrnes

Carol Byrnes — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:27:18 +0000

We made homemade ice-cream when I was litle as we had a jersey cow— she was a pet and for milk and cream— we got her as a 4-H project–we loved the ice cream from her rich milk
now I am so happy to get Turkey Hill ice cream–in so many choices!!
Carol B

By: Vikki C.

Vikki C. — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:59:26 +0000

I love making ice cream at home and experimenting with flavors. My favorite flavor to make is a rich pumpkin with bits of crystallized ginger.

By: Gloria

Gloria — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:58:06 +0000

I know people who sometimes make ice cream. Me…I have no desire too…especially when I can go to the store and buy wonderful Turkey Hill ice cream already made. Thank you Turkey Hill for your delicious treats!!

By: Joseph Soler

Joseph Soler — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:57:14 +0000

I’ve never made ice cream, but that is fantastic to see how they’ve done it. Like others I will stick to letting you make it and I will just buy it from you! you are likely much better at it than I am.

By: brenda

brenda — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:56:11 +0000

Good Morning to all,
I yes I still make homemade ice cream sometime. Turkey Hill you are so right how Mrs. Mary Eales’ made homemade ice cream. When I was little, my mother would make ice cream this way.she would used a large tin contain and put everything in it and we would shake it up and down then we would put it in the center of water salt and ice; covered, let it freeze. I would be some very good ice cream. With my grandson, we would make it that way sometime. When I have extra half and half on hand. don’t wanted it to spoil. Thank You for the story. Some thing never get lost in life. in other word, people still make ice cream the old fashion way.

By: Margaret M

Margaret M — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:51:32 +0000

For those who make homemade ice cream today, it sounds a lot easier than Mary Eales recipe (or receipt). I love reading these articles!
Even though most homemade treats are better than store-bought, when it comes to ice cream I will definitely stay with Turkey Hill.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:06:06 +0000

My parents had a hand crank ice cream maker when I was little (dating myself of course). We all took turns and it was exhausting but the stuff was great.
So little for so much work though!

By: Susan C

Susan C — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:23:46 +0000

we used to make icecream when I was a child with a hand crank machine-we bought my husband an electrical one-ice cream is delicious-still much easier to go and buy Turkey Hill-especially chocolate

By: Deb

Deb — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:20:22 +0000

When I was a youngster, my Mom & Dad would get out our ice cream maker for a treat — I never did taste anything that tastes quite like your own homemade ice cream. It always seemed like the good old standby vanilla came out the best. One of the reasons I don’t own an ice cream maker today is I just don’t have the room or the time for it, so I’m always glad to have Turkey Hill available at the store — it’s always fun to see what flavor will be the next feature flavor. People who don’t live in Pennsylvania are missing a good thing!

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:59:03 +0000

We used to make ice cream at our grandparents house in the summer – all 10 grandchildren got to turn the crank -maybe that way the adults didn’t have to work so hard…..It was always delicious, though!

By: Peg Cramer

Peg Cramer — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:02:53 +0000

Sorry, the URL got deleted during transmission. Probably as a safety factor for this blog.

By: Peg Cramer

Peg Cramer — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:51:51 +0000

Here’s a modern ice cream maker/TOY.
(2 lines, copy & paste)

By: Peg Cramer

Peg Cramer — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:36:15 +0000

Back when I was 8 or 9 years old, I remember someone bringing an ice cream churn to a church picnic. All the children took turns cranking, as this was a grand adventure! It made perfect strawberry ice cream, a vibrant pink color. That was back in the 1950s.

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:27:01 +0000

I’ve never made ice cream. I would love to give it a shot.

By: Nancy N

Nancy N — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:34:14 +0000

I can remember my father and whoever else was available turning the crank to make the ice cream when I was younger. Now, of course, they have electric ice cream makers. I love TH ice cream, but there is nothing like home made.

By: Tianna

Tianna — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:25:10 +0000

Yes I do. I have a great cinnamon ice cream that’s very good. Unfortunately I have one that only has an electric top, I place it in my sink cause I need rock salt and ice. I keep telling myself I’ll save up for a real one for the counter top but I still haven’t. When I was young me my 2 brothers and my sisters used to crank the handle to churn the ice cream. If we didn’t churn no ice cream!

By: Ruth K

Ruth K — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:52:47 +0000

WE DO!!! WE DO!!! Our maker is electric and makes 5 qt. Yes, buying Turkey Hill is easier, but making it is much more satisfying!

By: Robbin L. Netz

Robbin L. Netz — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:56:25 +0000

Makes you appreciate the conveniences we have today that we take for granted. Turkey Hill products are being enjoyed even more during this Pa. heat wave!

By: Judy

Judy — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:47:00 +0000

I do not know anyone that makes ice cream at home. I do remember when I was young my Grandparents made ice cream on their back porch. I remember eating the best tasting vanilla ice cream I ever had. One summer they made peach ice cream and that was delicious too.

By: Linda Barnett

Linda Barnett — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:42:22 +0000

I’ve made ice cream at home, but since I’m a singleton it’s much easier to just buy TH.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:02:46 +0000

Nope. Never made ice cream at home. A trip to the store for Turkey Hill sounds like the better option to me.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:01:04 +0000

thank goodness we have Turkey Hill to do the hard work for us. we have the easy job of just eating it!

By: Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:22:51 +0000

Only had home made ice cream once, at a golf outing, and it was the best ice cream I ever had.

By: CeeBee

CeeBee — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:16:24 +0000

Whenver we make our own hand cranked ice cream, My husband always says that Turkey Hill is better and easier. What a killjoy.

By: Rebecca S.

Rebecca S. — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:37:25 +0000

I’ve heard of her book, but it was called “the complete confectoiner”. I’m not even sure how I knew of it. I think someone had the book in their home…my gram maybe? Either way, it’s nice to hear of where it came from. Those old recipe books are sure fun to have on hand. I love anything historic like that. It brings delight to a homemaker who can look back on what our great grandmothers did in their homes.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:52:23 +0000

yes We make home made ice cream for a special treat now and again on hot summer evenings. Most of the time hough we have TH. THe junior mint is mighty tasty! Nothing junior about it!

By: casey

casey — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:04:30 +0000

OR you could wait around for an ice cream truck! Check this out it’s hilarious:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=7hRsGR1icRQ

By: Ali

Ali — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:59:54 +0000

yes. we make ice cream at home ALL the time. we also run our own ice cream shop here in China, so we might be the exception. its so easy to make tho – and perfecting the recipes is the best part!! you all should try it!!

By: Kathy P

Kathy P — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:37:04 +0000

I am tired just reading the amount of work involved in making icecream then. Although I have never attempted to make icecream at home, I have made sno-cones and smoothies…but let’s face it, they aren’t as good as icecream! I feel fortunate I can just run to the store and pick up may favorite Turkey Hill icecream.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:02:56 +0000

Homemade might be great but I love Turkey Hill and won’t be trying this recipe anytime soon.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:02:07 +0000

I’ll stick with buying my Turkey Hill at the supermarket.

By: Cheryl W

Cheryl W — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:46:58 +0000

Wow, that would have been way too much work for me! Very interesting!