Believe me, I am no Vogue reader but saw the article about the ice cream maker and next thing you know, I had read my first Vogue article. I feel so -- so -- um, I think I need a beer and some poker. Anyway. Great article and can't wait to try the recipes. With regard to the thickening issue -- I noted that the successful attempt which showed the delicious-looking photo was a half-batch. I have noted in my ice cream making that small batches freeze faster and more solid and I would say that's typical of machines which have a canister you put in the freezer. So pardon me for advising without expertise or much experience <g> but might try making sure the canister is very cold (at least a day in a cold freezer) and/or churning a while longer. I have found these to make a difference.
