I like the idea of having an ice cream maker, especially as we head into our third heatwave this summer. What I don't like so much? Having to dedicate a large portion of my teeny-tiny counter to a, let's be honest, bulky and not-the-best-looking appliance. I want something small that fits tucked away, in a far-away corner, I only have to reach for when it gets hot.
What I really want, I recently discovered, is the Cuisinart Freezewand Ice Cream Maker (available on Amazon). It's a significantly smaller, hand-held appliance that makes ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes, slushies, and mix-ins in just five minutes. (So basically everything the Ninja CREAMi can do.)
