tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post499859685030946788..comments2024-03-12T00:33:24.839-07:00Comments on Homemaking on the Homestead: The Cost of Making Ice CreamCrystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-77120055247208106952009-06-19T17:04:28.000-07:002009-06-19T17:04:28.000-07:00In the recipe on your website it says use rennet d...In the recipe on your website it says use rennet does this mean liquid rennet or rennet tablets ?? Also do I have to use Whole milk ?? I am new to this whole process and just want to get it right. I love your website & blog !!!Need Your Expertisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-65227151190475395352009-06-19T16:50:58.000-07:002009-06-19T16:50:58.000-07:00We've got strawberries on sale for 99 cents ri...We've got strawberries on sale for 99 cents right now. And anyone that has a stocked kitchen should have the sweetner on hand as well as the milk and eggs. I LOVE homemade ice cream! I have made it three times already since our weather got hot and am planning sorbet and sherbet as well. Those are a bit less expensive than ice cream and the kids love them just as much :0)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-6058658016199427282009-06-21T07:33:35.000-07:002009-06-21T07:33:35.000-07:00That was me that left the expensive ice cream comm...That was me that left the expensive ice cream comment earlier, and I've been stewing about it ever since :D. I REALLY wanna make ice cream, and w/there just being 3 of us home tonight, I've been thinking about giving it a try. So I decided to take another look at your recipe, and I was so happy to see that you'd blogged about my comment. Looking at your price comparison, really makes me so much more tempted to make it, but WOW do you get some good deals at Costco! We had a membership a while back, and although I mainly used for the butter, eggs, cheese, and milk, I do not remember the prices being that good, or them having any quality (like non RSBT). The cheapest prices I get right now on those items are: a gallon of milk (organic @ Trader Joes) = $6, eggs (organic @walmart) = $3.50 (although I think they have hormone free/free range for $2), and cream (hormone free) $2, and we buy organic strawberries (only when on sale) for about $3.40. <br><br>Since our items cost so much, I always second guess recipes when I see that they use a high percentage of these particular items, because I won't have enough left for other meals :(. I did NOT, however take into account that the recipe made a gallon. Trader Joes has pretty reasonable prices on their ice cream, like $5 for 1/2 gal (and its really good) so I never invested in an ice cream maker, though I always wanted one (I've ALWAYS preferred homemade, just didn't think it affordable when I'd see recipes and how much cream and sugar they'd use LOL). But now that I have one, I'm searching high and low for ways to put it to use w/o breaking the bank. <br><br>Sooooo, hopefully I'll be making some tonight. I'll keep you posted. Thanks so much for your detailed response, and the motivation to give Costco another chance, lol.http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/virtuestrength/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-40973778258089893292009-06-19T03:56:25.000-07:002009-06-19T03:56:25.000-07:00Even when you compare your #s against the "ch...Even when you compare your #s against the "cheapy" store brand, the homemade still comes out at a lower price ounce for ounce.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-4954404861426887942009-06-19T23:22:36.000-07:002009-06-19T23:22:36.000-07:00"Good Eats" is a program on Food Network..."Good Eats" is a program on Food Network.<br><br>Alton Brown breaks down ice cream in a scientific way....and half the store bought container is AIR anyway!!<br><br><br>Home made is the way to go, every time!!<br><br><br>Lauratakeadeepbreathnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-29168694797453580542009-06-20T14:58:53.000-07:002009-06-20T14:58:53.000-07:00Now that we are back to the country where we can b...Now that we are back to the country where we can buy raw milk from a friend for 2.50/gal making ice cream is really cheap (skim the cream, add agave, some org instant coffee and you got coffee icecream, or add a bit of a green color, andes mint chips and peppermint flavor and you got another easy flavor!) . You forgot to mention that the garbage (like antifreeze type ingredients, that are not listed in that manner on box, like the natural flavor, aka MSG) that goes into store bought stays in the walls of the frozen ice cream maker bown ( I use a cuisinart), not in the ice cream! Happy, healthy eating of one the yummiest desserts a mom can make!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-24840449282873427752009-06-19T08:33:34.000-07:002009-06-19T08:33:34.000-07:00ROFLOL!! I grow my own strawberries, use sugar, an...ROFLOL!! I grow my own strawberries, use sugar, and have my own chickens. It would cost ME less than $2!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-83468741970243693242009-06-19T09:15:04.000-07:002009-06-19T09:15:04.000-07:00There's really no comparision! Homemade is oh ...There's really no comparision! Homemade is oh so much better!!! <br><br>The taste..and knowing that there are no icky ingredients...it's just a no brainer to make it at home. <br><br>You should weigh the containers of ice cream..bet you'd be surprised how much air is whipped into those store bought containers. <br><br>And...if you can find Breyer's for that price, I'm surprised...course your dairy products seem to be much cheaper than here in TN. A gallon of milk...nothing fancy...is almost $4 per gallon. Breyer's 1-1/2 quarts is over $4. <br><br><br>I made more chocolate and vanilla today...along with blackberry. The strawberry is incredible...I'll have to try your tip of pureeing the berries...next time! :)<br><br><br>Have angel food cake in the oven now..I'm thinking cake and ice cream for Father's Day!! :)<br><br>abundantblessingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-62008377324287377312009-07-05T10:01:40.000-07:002009-07-05T10:01:40.000-07:00My kids still say that Goat Milk Ice cream is the ...My kids still say that Goat Milk Ice cream is the BEST ice cream they have ever had. I wish we still had our milk goats. We are over run by eggs, I may have to break down and make some cows milk ice cream today. It is HOT!<br><br><br>- Lori (I was too lazy to chase down my logins!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com