In reply to subtle:
Sitting here laughing my head off at the posts above, but for a serious suggestion - splashed out and bought the o/h a Sage Ice Cream maker for Christmas.
Spent a lot of time looking around and must admit was a bit worried by Heston's endorsement but.... rates up there as one of the best bits of kit ever bought.
Don't think that it has spent one week without being used. Great ice cream and sorbet every time. Kids love it.
Only downside - a bit too easy to have a continuous supply of ice-cream!
Good luck.