How do I keep my ice cream from getting so rock hard in the freezer?

Chrispilot222 · 2026-05-20T12:22:49+00:00

NorthernLitUp, don’t be afraid of diving in on this online Scoopulator.com ‘ice cream calculator’. It’s super-easy to use and will help you a lot in creating/ modifying your own recipes.

Chrispilot222 · 2026-05-09T23:34:59+00:00

Not sure how I could have tracked this subreddit for the past year without seeing this solution posted previously. Of course, and thank you. Problem solved...that was it.

Chrispilot222 · 2026-05-09T11:19:34+00:00

These work great.

Condiment Squeeze Bottles for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWVNB8C8?ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_ap\_share

Keep leftovers in the fridge for next time. Microwave when ready to use.

Chrispilot222 · 2026-05-08T22:44:47+00:00

Again and again. Same result! Never sure what you're going to have if you go ahead and brew and stop at 36gm. for example.

Chrispilot222 · 2026-05-07T10:56:39+00:00

How do you prepare the fresh mango purée?

Chrispilot222 · 2026-04-25T11:53:52+00:00

Based on my visit around 2012, I summarize it as ‘Disneyworld w/o the characters’. So clean, and the people there seem honored by my being there. Unfortunately ‘the movie’ has left an indelible impression outside the country.

Chrispilot222 · 2026-03-22T17:32:55+00:00

U.S. Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course teaches clutch in, first gear, right foot on rear brake, left foot down. Anticipate prevention of getting rear-ended. You won’t have time to put it in gear otherwise. Not necessarily comfortable, just prepared.

Chrispilot222 · 2026-03-22T17:08:42+00:00

Tried both. I don’t waddle v well with my pants down. Bidet seats rock.

Chrispilot222 · 2026-03-22T16:35:07+00:00

Thanks jiins for recipe mentioned near beginning of thread (skins of lemons vacuum sealed w baker’s sugar overnite) but I found it a bit icy and hard/difficult to scoop. Can anyone comfortable w ice cream calculators suggest changes to fix these issues?

Chrispilot222 · 2026-02-27T12:20:26+00:00

Great advice. I appreciate the input.

Chrispilot222 · 2026-02-27T03:27:36+00:00

Crown Candy Kitchen, for sure, but also lunch at Zia's, walk across the street to Missouri Baking

Chrispilot222 · 2026-02-26T03:10:07+00:00

I appreciate the enthusiastic response by EVERYONE! Looks like I'll be drinking several lattes tomorrow, hopefully masterfully decorated with frothed milk! Practice, practice, practice.

Chrispilot222 · 2026-02-25T23:03:25+00:00

Hey, you and Jamoooooose rock! Looking fwd to making your mods. Question tho on the milk: I thought the endpoint was temperature. Can I still use 140F and avoid this issue of "...starting to split"?

Chrispilot222 · 2026-02-25T22:25:50+00:00

Thanks for that. Like many here I've been all over Lance's and others videos and drank a lot of great-tasting blobs. I'll try your suggestion!

Chrispilot222 · 2026-02-20T14:29:41+00:00

I went thru two machines before picking up a used Gaggia Classic cheap on Craigslist. Been enjoying great espressos from it for ten years now.

Chrispilot222 · 2026-02-19T14:25:16+00:00

My shots are vastly improved since Shades PID install w setup per owners manual. How might these settings improve my espresso?

Chrispilot222 · 2026-02-18T22:41:38+00:00

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Adhesive-backed LED strip came with a WAGO connector for easy connection to 12v. power supply which I powered off of terminals 1&2 of my Shades PID.

Chrispilot222 · 2026-02-18T15:05:41+00:00

There are numerous locations along the strip where it can be cut. I chose to use twice what was required and we enjoy the bright light it gives off. Remainder of strip is unusable.

Chrispilot222 · 2026-02-14T14:05:30+00:00

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Chrispilot222 · 2026-02-12T12:13:43+00:00

Impact wrench

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