Ice creams, sorbets and iced desserts are among those childhood treats that you never grow out of, and with the fabulous array of ice cream makers on the market it's unbelievably simple to make them at home. But if you don't have an ice cream maker, don't worry - this fabulous book show you how you can make ice cream without one as well. Learn everything you ever need to know about making iced desserts, and try your hand at making any one of the fabulous 500 recipes. Whether you're a total chocolate fiend looking for the ultimate comfort fix in the shape of a rich, smooth sundae, or you're on a low-fat, low-sugar diet and desperate for a treat that won't ruin your good intentions, you're sure to find it among these pages. Try any one of the classic ice creams or sorbets or be adventurous an experiment with elegant water ices and granitas or a show-stopping ice cream cake or gateau. Let the children help out making one of the fun ices created specially for them, or be good to yourself and enjoy one of the specially health-conscious ices. About the author Alex Parker enjoyed many years as Cookery Editor of Woman's Own magazine and the highly successful Prima before launching and editing Let's Cook magazine and running her own business partnership - Food Features Photographic Library and Studio.