This has absolutely gorgeous photography! I loved looking at the pictures alone. This book comes courtesy of Anthony Tassinello and Mary Jo Thoresen, who have been chefs at Alice Waters's Chez Panisse restaurant (in Oakland, CA; not too far from me) for quite some time—and they know what they’re doing when it comes to making delicious ice cream.

You will find many different flavors here, from the classics to some novel concepts, as well as a few recipes you wouldn’t expect, like ice milk, freezer pops and my personal favorite, the ever-beloved milkshake. No one should expect the ice cream-making process to be easy, but every step is clearly laid out for you, so that even a beginner can be successful.

I do have one caveat: I wish that they would at least mention an ice cream maker that’s a tad more affordable than the $700 one they used for every recipe, but I understand that better quality equipment yields better results. I just wish I had a money tree in my backyard! 😄

Here’s to ice cream every day! I’ll eat to that. 🍦

Thank you to NetGalley and Callisto Publishing for the eARC in exchange for my unbiased opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Perfectly Simple Ice Cream.

I love ice cream. I mean, who doesn't love ice cream? If you don't, we can't be friends.

The authors have written an easy to follow book on how to make homemade ice cream, sherbet, granita, frozen yogurt, and other amazing treats.

I've never thought of rice ice cream, but there's a recipe for it.

There were a few recipes I hadn't thought existed or was possible and I realized my knowledge of ice cream is limited to what I find in the grocery store and my personal favorites.

This cookbook opens the reader's eyes to what is possible in the world of ice cream.

Yes, some of the recipes are labor intensive like the Baked Alaska, but anything worth doing takes time and effort.

Making ice cream, even with a machine, sounds like a lot of work but after reading this I feel that once you start making ice cream, it will be easy to do time and time again.

My only caveat; not enough photos.

I'm not sure if the photos just didn't come through on my Kindle but the amount of photos was seriously lacking.

Perfectly Simple Ice cream focuses on the technique of making ice cream, sherbet, and frozen yoghurt at home. Absolutely delicious! I am so excited to dive into making these ice cream recipes.

The sections are
CHAPTER 1: ingredients and equipment
CHAPTER 2: techniques
includes pictures and instructions on how to make the ice cream which is very helpful especially for beginners.
CHAPTER 3: classic
CHAPTER 4: chocolaty
CHAPTER 5: fruity
CHAPTER 6: nostalgic
CHAPTER 7: surprising
CHAPTER 8: festive
CHAPTER 9: boozy
CHAPTER 10: and to top if off...

Each recipe has servings, prep/cook time, a little blurb about the flavor, ingredients, making the base, and freezing directions. Sometimes a little tip or information box.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.