Absolutely love this ice cream maker! I did read in previous reviews to leave room for the ice cream to expand so we were prepared. Also, be sure to mix your ingredients in a separate bowl first then add to the ice cream maker once it's on.  The only think I wish it came with was a lid to fit over the bowl itself for easy storage. It was a Christmas present for my daughter who is 7 and needless to say LOVES being able to make her own ice cream at home. Our 1st batch was vanilla from the recipe book it comes with, and it turned out great!