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Hello peeps, I made some lovely ice cream today for the first time in ages. I used the tamper but I really didn't like the sound of the vita mix and don't want to blow the motor. Any tips from experienced ice cream makers out there about the method of using the machine properly for ice cream. The ice cream turned out great but I want to be kinder to the vita mix. I'm thinking of maybe putting i...