Easy, low-fat homemade Ice Cream

With the summer heat, there is nothing like a good and cold ice cream cone. I've been seeing on the  Internet so many different recipes for homemade ice cream. I loved the ice cream in a plastic bag, it's so simple. I've done it a few time with my kid and it was always a huge success. I even started to try my own recipe. Around my son's birthday I saw at the store the Ice Cream Magic as-seen-on-tv. I bought it thinking I will not have to buy plastic bags all the time to make ice cream anymore. I am very please with the purchase. It works the same way as the ice cream in a bag, but you can reuse your container over and over again. We love making our own ice cream. Here are a couple recipes that we love to make when it's getting too hot outside.

Vanilla Ice Cream

1/2 cup of milk (I used 2%, but you can use skim milk or half & half if you prefer)

1 tbsp of sugar

few drops of vanilla extract

Chocolate soy ice cream

1/2 chocolate soy milk

1 tbsp of sugar

Maple Ice cream

1/2 cup of milk

1 1/2 tbsp of maple syrup

You will also need ice and salt and 2 Ziploc bags, one bigger than the other (or you can use the Ice Cream Magic Makers)

In the big bag mix the ice and the salt. In the smaller bag mix the milk, sugar and extract . Put the small bag in the bigger one and shake it for about 5 minutes or until the milk is frozen.  You can add any topping you want after that, like chocolate chips, peanuts, diced fruits, etc...

 Children will enjoy making their own ice cream and you have the control of what they eat as a treat. Perfect for some summer fun!

The moon

Last night the moon was so bright in the sky I couldn't resist trying my new camcorder and recorded it. I have been exploring and playing with my new toy (Sony HDR-XR260V) since I got it. So far, i am very happy with it, it is not the big professional camera, but it does the job perfectly. The only bad reviews about it was that the picture quality was very bad in low light. When I purchased it, I didn't care too much since I usually don't film in the dark. But last night, I decided to see if it is that bad and to my surprise it is not. You have to play with the settings and if you are comfortable enough, use them manually. I made a few short movies and I took a few pictures and I am very please with the result. I can't wait for the full moon tonight.