(Family Features) Making homemade ice cream for friends and family is a sweet way to celebrate summer -- and it's easier than you might think.
Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineCombine the sugar, water and corn syrup or honey in a saucepan. Stir to dissolve sugar and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Simmer 3-4 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.Open the large can and dump out ice mixture. Wipe small can dry, open and stir mixture, scraping down the sides of the can. Reseal and repeat with ice and salt. Roll 10 minutes longer. Open, wipe down small can and spoon into small cups. Makes about 3 cups.2 ounces (2 tablespoons) chocolate syrupWatermelon Sorbet1 tablespoon grated ginger rootThis holiday weekend, beat the heat by creating an old-fashioned ice cream social. For a crowd, expand your repertoire by including some good quality store-bought varieties. The top flavors for Americans are vanilla and chocolate, with vanilla way ahead in popularity. Fold in your own favorite flavors and textures to the softened mixture and refreeze. Use your ice cream maker to whip up really rich vanilla ice cream. Make ahead and store in the freezer, but be sure to have plenty ingrethents on hand for guests to create their own. You can bet that everyone will want to watch the ice cream maker in action. While the creamy mixtures are churning, give the kids the makings for Ice Cream in a Can, a recipe that has been around since my boys were in kindergarten.To help you make your summer entertaining even more delightful, Ingrid has some helpful tips:2 teaspoons vanilla extractRed Hawk Rewards Club To start winning great prizes and exclusive members-only offers, sign up at the Red Hawk Rewards Club in the casino. Members can start earning points by simply inserting their Red Hawk Rewards card into any slot machine, waiting for the display to greet them by name and watching as points accumulate! Points can be redeemed for free play, food or merchandise at Traders gift shop.
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