Believe it or not, I never owned an ice cream machine until I entered into the raw food lifestyle. However, since I grew up eating ice cream, I had no intention of eliminating it from my diet. One of the many things that raw foods taught me is to inspect the ingredients that I am putting into my body. I knew I had to learn to make my own! In this section, I will share with you what to look for when purchasing an ice cream machine, what ingredients work, and all the tips and tricks that I have acquired through trials and tribulations. blessings, amie sue