nine days to christmas

This really made day nine for me

wow
hoping to get my check in the mail from gaia soon

its amazing how much
WE
all contribute to make this website a success

blessed that Brian and his dream team made it all happen

so back to reality
this classic gift shared by Siona Van Dijk

* 2 cleaned-out metal coffee cans, both with lids (one should be able to fit inside the other)
* 1 cup of very cold milk or half & half
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla
* ice
* (rock) salt

- Pour the milk, sugar, and vanilla into the smaller coffee can (make sure it's clean) and seal with the lid on tightly. Tape it up if you're worried.

- Put this smaller can inside the larger one. Then pour the ice and salt around the smaller can making sure it is more or less in the center.

- Seal up the larger can (again, tape is a good idea) and roll it around for about a half hour. I've always kicked it gently about the backyard, but you can just as easily roll it back and forth between you on the floor; if poor Makiah isn't feeling great this is likely best.

Voila. The best, freshest, and most tasty (it's made with love and attention and fun) ice cream you'll find. (You can add a beaten egg to the mixture, too, or adjust the half-n-half / sugar ratio--I like it less sweet--but part of the fun is experimenting).

Big hugs,
Siona

ps. more tomorrow