What is a Marble Slab?

Made famous by the Marble Slab brand, these marble table tops are kept at freezing temperatures while employees break pieces of candy, nuts, and other treats into the ice cream and continue kneading it over the slab to keep it frozen instead of melting. Essentially the same and used the same as the the cold stone “stone slab” just different in name. These can be...

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What is the difference between a Commercial Regrigerator and a Regular Refrigerator?

A required appliance for most restaurant and eatery kitchens. They are designed to keep large amounts of food cold to reduce the risks of food poisoning. Stand-alone and reach-in units are standards, specialized and larger walk-in refrigerators may be necessary depending on the restaurant’s needs. Many varieties today come in varieties that are energy efficient or perhaps an open display if necessary. A regular refrigerator...

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What is in an Ice Cream Bar?

Typically, these desserts consist of vanilla ice cream on a popsicle stick covered in chocolate. However, many varieties and flavors exist. They are a great addition to any ice cream parlor or convenience store for customers looking for a quick option for a cool treat without the wait. Ice cream bars are the basis for most ice cream truck sales today and are always coming...

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Why Would I Need a Waffle Cone Maker?

These counter-top appliances are an easy way to make your own waffle cones, dishes for sundaes, and even Pizzelle cookies. They often have a non-stick surface to make use and clean-up easy and mess-free. There are smaller home varieties as well as more industrial versions to suit different uses.

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Where Can I Get Popsicle Sticks?

These are often wooden rounded sticks used in fruit-flavored popsicles and ice cream bars. They are sometimes made of plastic or cardboard but serve the same purpose. They can be bought in large quantities for hobbies, crafts, and making homemade popsicles as well. These can be found in 100-500 quantity packs at local craft stores or in commercial quantities through online office/craft supplier sources.

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Where Can I Find Used Ice Cream Equipment?

Though new Ice Cream Equipment is always improving and technology is advancing, Used Equipment can save you and your business a great deal of money in start-up cost. Online directories and Classifieds are a great place to find all types of equipment and supplies that may be gently used or extra equipment another business needs to get rid of.

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How do I Make My Own Ice Cream Cake?

There are all types and flavors of Ice Cream Cakes. Even some Healthy Recipes are out there if your customers are looking for alternatives. Here’s one way: 1. Start at least one day before you need to serve the cake. 2. Choose your favorite flavor of ice cream. 1.5 quarts will fill a 9″ cake pan nicely. If using soft serve just fill pan with...

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What is a Homemade Ice Cream Recipe for my Ice Cream Maker?

Recipes can be found everywhere for homemade ice cream, there are millions of recipes online and several books at your local bookstore with recipes and techniques to make the perfect batch of creamy homemade ice cream to share with your customers. There are many varieties you can make, the most common is probably the custard (egg) based ice cream. The ingredients for a basic vanilla...

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What Equipment Should I Get for Making Ice Cream?

Luckily, making your own ice cream is both simple and quick. With improving technology and a variety available both online and through catalogs, you can make your own ice cream fast and have a delicious product to sell. First, you need an Ice Cream Maker, they come in sized ranging from a few quarts to several gallons and often the brands offer their own supplies...

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What are Some Popular Ice Cream Sundae Varieties?

Most Ice Cream Sundae desserts use sauces such as chocolate, caramel, butterscotch, or strawberry and toppings including chopped nuts, whipped cream, or maraschino cherries. The most popular varieties include: Hot Fudge Sundae, Turtle Sundae, Brownie Sundae, Banana Split, Bananas Foster, American Parfait, and can be varied with pieces of candy bars, different ice cream, flavors, cookie or cake pieces, and different candies. Sundaes often have...

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