5 Links to Read Before Making Ice Cream

Each week, we’ll be sharing a comprehensive list of links to help you master something new in the kitchen. Culinary greatness, here you come.

Today: Keep your cool all summer long with homemade ice cream.

July is National Ice Cream Month, which is a good excuse to eat ice cream for a full 31 days. This month-long holiday is also the perfect reason to brush up on your homemade ice cream skills. From crème anglaise to cone crafts, we've got you covered with everything you need to whip up this frosty treat in your own kitchen. 

• Ice cream 101 from Jeni Bauer, the ultimate ice cream authority. (Saveur.)

• No ice cream maker? No problem. Here are 6 ways you can still make ice cream. (The Kitchn.)

• Make sure your homemade ice cream is a success with the help of these 10 tips. (Serious Eats.)

• Watch this video to learn how DIY sugar cones can take your ice cream to the next level. (America's Test Kitchen.)

• Now that you've got great ice cream, here are 13 ways to make it even better. (Food52.)

Ice cream lovers: What are your ice cream secrets? Share them with us in the comments!