and I have been thinking about making my own ever since I saw the documentary Gelato (2005) (TV) a couple months ago. I love ice cream and the key thing that drove me to consider it was when one of the (French) ice cream makers said that "making ice cream is not rocket science" like everyone with a brain could do it.

I am in the scheming and evaluating phase. I never thought it would get past the "oh, that sounds like fun" idea. But that French ice cream maker's words haunt me.  If it's not that tough and might be enjoyable, should I go for it?

Today I read this article:
http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/2006/07/meet_your_maker_1.html  

That machine looks awesome, but I am going to do a little more research first.

and I'm going to check out this book:

 The ultimate ice cream book : over 500 ice creams, sorbets, granitas, drinks, and more by Bruce Weinstein.

There are things to consider like:  How much is cream vs. half & half or milk?

Or rather, would making my own ice cream cost more than buying it at the store?

That's all I'll say for now. Reading about it certainly whet my appetite that much more. We'll see where this journey takes us. Or is it just another whim?