http://www.viewpoints.com/Rival-Ice-Cream-Maker-Treat-Shoppe-Electric-1-5-Quart-GC8151-WN-reviews Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:15:55 GMT Latest reviews about Rival Ice Cream Maker- Treat Shoppe Electric 1.5-Quart GC8151-WN http://www.viewpoints.com/Rival-Ice-Cream-Maker-Treat-Shoppe-Electric-1-5-Quart-GC8151-WN-review-c5d11 THis sure does in fact make the american delicacy we all know and love entitled affectionately ice cream.  Other ways to say it are sorvete, helado.  It tastes good and can be made into a healthy treat if you are so inclined.  Ice cream, ice cream, such a tasty treat.  Smooth and creamy ice cream, cant be beat.... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:15:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Rival-Ice-Cream-Maker-Treat-Shoppe-Electric-1-5-Quart-GC8151-WN-review-c5d11 Bmwoods 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Rival-Ice-Cream-Maker-Treat-Shoppe-Electric-1-5-Quart-GC8151-WN-review-a97f3 Coming from only hand crank, rock salt and ice experiences I thought the Rival electric ice cream maker would be the ice cream lover's answer to sliced bread. Boy, was I ever wrong!<br/><br/>The box says "Makes Ice Cream in Less than 25 Minutes!" Don't believe it. The entire process takes much longer. First, you have to put the canister in the freezer for some length of time until the gel encased between the outer and inner walls of the canister is frozen solid. The ice cream mixture must be thoroughly chilled as well; although this could be done at the same time you are freezing the canister.<br/><br/>The box shows pictures of delicious looking sorbets, frozen yogurt and ice cream that appear to be rich, creamy and firm. Don't get sucked in. After having tried the machine several times I find it hard to believe these pictures were taken of sorbet and ice cream made in this machine. Even with using heavy creams and the finest ingredients the ice cream is soupy and most often icy. The motor is just...... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:53:39 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Rival-Ice-Cream-Maker-Treat-Shoppe-Electric-1-5-Quart-GC8151-WN-review-a97f3 Meri 2