Comments on: Plastic Challenge: Fonda LaShay, Week 3

By: Corinne

Corinne — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:48:15 +0000

Hi, I just came across this article about making ice cream without an ice cream maker. The recipe sounds very rich, but very very yummy.

http://www.nola.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/no-ice-cream-maker-no-worry-no-equipment-needed/20c0fd499f8e4a3488fdc0f6d01ec43f

By: Fonda LaShay

Fonda LaShay — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:02:44 +0000

Hi Danielle,

Cooking syrup is like corn syrup – but without the corn :) It is the old school way, originally called Golden Syrup in England – I cannot even get my hands on corn syrup over here in Norway.

Here is a recipe for cooking syrup:
http://neckredrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/12/homemade-golden-syrup.html

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:49:48 +0000

Hey! I have a question about the “cooking syrup”. I make marshmallows as well… the recipe I have uses “light corn syrup”… are the two the same?? If not, can you share your marshmallow recipe and how you make cooking syrup?? Please.

Plastic-free marshmallows would make our camping trips completely plastic-free!!! :)

By: Fonda LaShay

Fonda LaShay — Tue, 24 May 2011 07:37:44 +0000

Thanks everyone! Unfortunately they do not sell coffee in cans here in Norway, but when I travel I will keep my eyes open so I can give it a try.

Hedi thanks for that link! Ill give it a try – I have all the supplies available here!It sounds like what Benne’ is talking about!

Looks like i have a weekend project!

By: Lisa @Retro Housewife Goes Green

Lisa @Retro Housewife Goes Green — Tue, 24 May 2011 00:15:25 +0000

I have an ice cream ball. It’s not plastic free but it’s bpa-free (the inside is metal) and you just roll it or shake it to make the ice cream. It’s super easy and since there is no power it shouldn’t break for a VERY VERY long time.

http://retrohousewifegoesgreen.com/2010/08/making-ice-cream-with-human-power/

By: Melissa B

Melissa B — Mon, 23 May 2011 23:19:41 +0000

Sorry I don’t have a link, but America’s Test Kitchen has a no machine ice cream recipe. I think Alton Brown does also (search foodnetwork).

By: Benne'

Benne' — Mon, 23 May 2011 22:03:05 +0000

Fonda,
You can make any heavy whipping cream based ice cream without a machine. Directions must include cooking on your stovetop. You place it in your freezer and the next day you have ice cream. I will send you my recipe for French Vanilla, which make very good French Chocolate, in a few days as I’m out of state.

By: Beth Terry

Beth Terry — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:15:57 +0000

Fonda, I don’t know about coffee cans, but can you get coffee in bulk?

Oh wait. Duh. Just realized this is about ice cream, not coffee. Never mind.

By: Fonda LaShay

Fonda LaShay — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:08:37 +0000

Exciting! Looks like i have some reading to do! I plan to get popsicle molds sometime soon, since I will be getting a frezzer that can hold them now (graduating up from the dorm/European sized fridge)

Does anyone know if coffee cans are lined with BPA like soda and soup cans are?

By: Melanie Carr

Melanie Carr — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:42:45 +0000

I haven’t been making ice cream lately, but I have to say… the stainless steel popsicle molds I bought on Amazon.com are amazing! I let the kids mix together whatever they want – milk, mashed bananas, cocoa powder, fruit juice, tea, etc. and pour it into the molds. While they do have little silicone discs that hold the sticks in place, they are awesome and a lot less work than making ice cream without a machine.

You could always go the toothpicks and ice cube tray route, too!