When it comes to cooking, I have to confess there is one thing that I like above all else – homemade ice cream. When it comes to the best way to make it, then my undoubted preference is for an electric ice cream maker.

I love making ice cream because it is fun to make – and even more fun to eat. For me there is nothing better than making ice cream as way to unwind by occupying yourself with something simple, but rewarding.

And when you want to go further and completely relax, then there is nothing better than to just sit and savour some exotically flavoured homemade ice cream.

Shop bought ice cream can be very nice, but even if you are lucky enough to live close to an exceptionally well-stocked outlet selling specialist ice creams, you are very unlikely to have anything like the range of recipes available when you to make it for yourself.

I am a great enthusiast for ice cream recipe books. I love to take recipes from different books and combine them to make my own exclusive recipes. Making just small changes to a recipe can make subtle or pronounced changes in very surprising ways.

So why not buy an electric ice cream maker, and some homemade ice cream recipe books, and start to enjoy the wonderful taste of your own ice cream - and relax in the best way possible.