Homemade ice cream. Yum. The food of dreams, the base of sundaes, the delight of old and young. And a hassle. Especially when using a manual, hand-cranked machine. But the labor makes more than the ...

As I write this column, the first day of summer is on the horizon. It won’t be long before July 4 gatherings celebrate our nation’s independence. Back in the day, home churned, hand cranked ice cream ...

I caught myself pondering a question one day last week. It was one of those preposterously hot days when venturing outside was limited to essential tasks only. The question I was wondering was this: ...

When it's hot and sticky in the summer, consider it a sign that the universe is giving you an excuse to eat more ice cream. You can get instant gratification by grabbing a cone at your local scoop ...

These freezers are the kind for making homemade ice cream, with a crank that turns the creamy mixture inside until it solidifies into a delicious dessert. Benjamin L. King, the foundry owner, collects ...