 What It Is: A novel scoop that cuts cylinders of ice cream instead of round scoops. Why We Like It: Sales support breast cancer research. Can an ice cream scoop be both fun and functional? Absolutely. Served in a bowl or ice cream cone, the unique cylinders of ice cream are a great conversation starter. (How'd you do that?) The shape also is ideal for making ice cream sandwiches and for stacking different flavors/colors of ice cream. The scoop itself is lightweight and easy to use (even with hard ice cream), easy to clean, and guaranteed for 25 years. How It Works: Use a rectangular half-gallon block of ice cream opened from the side not the end to get the maximum number of perfect scoops. It also helps to have a shallow bowl of warm water handy. First, pull up the center plunger from the base until you hear a "click." Next, dip the metal portion in the warm water; remove and let the water drip off. Push and twist the scoop vertically into the ice cream to the desired depth. You can go as far as the top of the metal base. To remove, twist and pull up the scoop, tilting slightly if necessary. To release the ice cream, depress the button at the top of the plunger and push the plunger down. Use a knife to separate the ice cream from the scoop. Details: For compact storage, push the plunger into the scoop. Dishwasher safe in the top rack. The pink Cuisipro Ice Cream Scoop & Stack is constructed of a durable plastic with a stainless steel base and sells for $15. Ten percent of the sale of each scoop at www.cuisiprousa.com (enter code DCB10) goes to Delaware Breast Cancer Research.
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