This is the same in most of Europe. I invested in a gourmet catering class ice cream maker, and delved into the fine art and chemistry required to make the perfect ice cream. Making the perfect batch of ice cream takes a few days but it is so worth it, nothing beats the taste and creamy mouthfeel of made-at-home ice cream, and you know exactly what you are eating. I figure another 14 years of making ice cream at home instead of buying at the store, and I’ll have my investment back!