Gee, since Mother learned to make homemade ice cream from my grandmother who was born in 1881, I figure this recipe has got some know-how behind it. I think she wrote it out for me, but, alas, making and churning and icing and salting is a team effort and when you’re too old to lick the paddles, it just isn’t the same.

However, you might be wondering, you people who are optimistic and cheerful and like to have a good time with rock salt and ice and tiring muscles, so: