pkgill15
Member Since: January 27, 2013Reviews
Dash My Pint Ice Cream Maker
I've been looking for a single-serve ice cream maker for such a long time as first of all, I just don't have the space in a condo freezer for a 'regular' sized one. I had high hopes for this one after reading reviews and watching online... +
I've been looking for a single-serve ice cream maker for such a long time as first of all, I just don't have the space in a condo freezer for a 'regular' sized one. I had high hopes for this one after reading reviews and watching online videos.
It's quick to assemble with just a few parts and comes with a 'basic' little manual, including a few recipes. The machine itself makes up to a pint of ice cream/sorbet/frozen yogurt (etc) at a time.
An important point to note before you begin to prepare your ice cream mix - the cooling base must be frozen at least 24 hours in advance, so plan for that! Also, don't overfill past the 'pint' line, which is just below the edge of the silver cup.
The machine components are made of plastic and are a bit flimsy, including the 'churning' paddle attachment, so if the mixture is thick, it sometimes gets stuck.
I was surprised at how loud such a little machine can be! The churning itself can take up to a half hour (depending on the type of product), and the whole time the machine is churning quite loudly, and if you don't place the lid on tightly it can make the container shake and can even fly off (beware)!
So far I've tried frozen yogurt and sorbet which were 'okay' and followed the recipe instructions for their vanilla ice cream base with add-ins, which was decent. I haven't found it to produce the creamy and rich consistency I'm looking for, but I'll keep trying!
For around $30 CDN for a single serving product, it's worth a try!
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Hershey's Kisses Cereal
I LOVE Hershey's Kisses chocolates, so I had high expectations of this cereal - It did NOT disappoint! It has the same rich chocolately flavour made into sweet tiny morsels of cereal! Delicious! The cereal milk that is produced as a result tastes... +
I LOVE Hershey's Kisses chocolates, so I had high expectations of this cereal - It did NOT disappoint! It has the same rich chocolately flavour made into sweet tiny morsels of cereal! Delicious! The cereal milk that is produced as a result tastes like chocolate milk you would make with Hershey's syrup! Yum! -
Lindt Excellence A Touch of Sea Salt Dark Chocolate
Mmmm I love the combination of sweet and salty and this is the perfect balance!! Delicious creamy chocolate with a hint of sea salt! Yum!! I've used this in my baking and it's an exceptional addition! Give it a try!
Mmmm I love the combination of sweet and salty and this is the perfect balance!! Delicious creamy chocolate with a hint of sea salt! Yum!! I've used this in my baking and it's an exceptional addition! Give it a try! -
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Hydrating Longwear Foundation
Great product, but $$$ just like the rest of the brand. I've tried many of the Fenty products and overall I've very impressed by the quality, and commitment to providing a broad range of shades and products for a variety of skin colours and types... +
Great product, but $$$ just like the rest of the brand. I've tried many of the Fenty products and overall I've very impressed by the quality, and commitment to providing a broad range of shades and products for a variety of skin colours and types. Although the products are great, the price points can be quite steep. They're worth a try! -
Halo Top Cookies & Cream
I really like the Halo Top brand for the unique variety of flavours and the commitment to providing lower calorie options; however, that being said, their claims of being 'healthy' or a 'healthier alternative' are a bit misleading, buyer beware! The... +
I really like the Halo Top brand for the unique variety of flavours and the commitment to providing lower calorie options; however, that being said, their claims of being 'healthy' or a 'healthier alternative' are a bit misleading, buyer beware! The products use the zero-calorie sweetener Stevia, along with cane sugar and sugar alcohol, so not really healthy/healthier, although the calorie count is lower. The price is also quite steep, and from what I've seen in stores, it's $6+/pint (473ml).
The ice cream is delicious, with unique flavours, and the low calorie count - but I wouldn't call it 'healthy' or 'reasonably priced'
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Lindt Excellence Chili Chocolate
Mmmm I'm enjoying this #chocolatebar as I'm writing this review and #Imlovinit ! It's one of my fav #chocolates for the amazing combination of sweet and spicy notes! You can also melt it down and use it in desserts, and it makes a wonderful unique... +
Mmmm I'm enjoying this #chocolatebar as I'm writing this review and #Imlovinit ! It's one of my fav #chocolates for the amazing combination of sweet and spicy notes! You can also melt it down and use it in desserts, and it makes a wonderful unique fondue!! Give it a try! -
Halo Top Birthday Cake
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Mmmm!! Delicious! I've enjoyed several products from the #HaloTop #icecream brand and I'm so impressed! The #birthdaycake flavour is great and tastes ALMOST as good as the cake itself! It's definitely worth a try! The downsides are the cost of the product, particularly for the quantity - it's such a small container, yet $$$ -
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant
I was recently introduced to #ElizabethArden products, particularly the '8 hour' series and I'm so impressed! I've tried the 8 hour hand cream, face cream and body lotion, and they're all great! I've been looking for an intense moisturizer that... +
I was recently introduced to #ElizabethArden products, particularly the '8 hour' series and I'm so impressed! I've tried the 8 hour hand cream, face cream and body lotion, and they're all great! I've been looking for an intense moisturizer that provides long-lasting effects; the body cream is great for daytime use, the hand cream is very rich and emollient, but I particularly like the face cream which is the 'richest' - I actually use this on all body parts. The only downside is really the price for the quantity of product you get, but you can find it online cheaper! -
Callebaut Chocolate
I LOVE #Calleabaut chocolates - These are the finest quality Belgian chocolates, and some of the best products to cook with and enjoy! I LOVE this brand as do many 'actual' chefs and pastry chefs, because of the quality of the products and the... +
I LOVE #Calleabaut chocolates - These are the finest quality Belgian chocolates, and some of the best products to cook with and enjoy! I LOVE this brand as do many 'actual' chefs and pastry chefs, because of the quality of the products and the results they deliver. I've tried pretty much every kind of #chocolate they have to offer, and each is INCREDIBLE and definitely worthy of a 5/5 review (which I rarely give). Their website also has great #recipes and advice on techniques, which I love!!! *sigh* Is there anything better than #chocolate ? -
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I love the #BettyCrocker brand and I've tried nearly every one of their frosting/cake mix products and they're pretty 'reliable.' I've even tried several of the whipped frostings before, but recently I think they perhaps changed the recipe, because... +
I love the #BettyCrocker brand and I've tried nearly every one of their frosting/cake mix products and they're pretty 'reliable.' I've even tried several of the whipped frostings before, but recently I think they perhaps changed the recipe, because now it just tastes quite awful, 'fake,' and manufactured. You can actually taste more of the additives than actual frosting ingredients. It's rather unpleasant. I'll go back to the good ol' originals! -
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