pretty sure iSi owns the market. Even if they don't it's a good unit.

forgot:

Here is a link that might be useful: iSi stuff

Do a search on the cooking forum when the technical issues are fixed--there was a thread about this over there recently. Older posts aren't listed now, but if they aren't restored in time for shopping, post there. They are friendly. :)

Here is a link that might be useful: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/cooking/

Seems like an expensive proposition...buying cartridges for the rest of time to make cream?

I ended up ordering an iSi one pint unit and some chargers. Thanks for all the tips.

Here is a link that might be useful: iSi Cream Whipper Dessert Whip Black 1 Pint 6764

You got to be kidding me? For the couple times I use cream a year, I just whip it up the old fashioned way. Cream is not good for you, how often are you using such a contraption? What will they think of next?

Nitrous oxide for whipped cream has been around for ages. Think "ReadiWhip" but with real cream and sugar.

It's fun -- It's a holiday gift -- That is what they are supposed to be!

mrsr - I think you are kidding us, or just maybe yourself.

Cream is bad for you? Not really, well not in moderation, or not any worse than most other stuff folks around here consume. Eat anything from a box?, Processed?, Wine or Spirits?, Fatty meat? Cheese? Eggs? List could go on and on.

Enjoy life and what it has to offer.

Could also cook your steak the old fashioned way too! Rub two sticks together, start a fire and slap it on a rock , no need for a frivolous pan or modern cooktop.

I do not get it either, why would anyone buy this?

What a great husband you are! I think it is great you got this for your wife! Christmas giving should always include something fun and frivolous if possible. Even if she doesn't use it often or forever, she'll have great fun over the holidays and isn't that the point?!

Cynthia

park- they would buy it for the same reason you'd buy any tool - to make work ( a task) easier.

Do you have an electric blender? Why you could just wisk or blend the stuff by hand. Have a toaster ? Why? could just use your oven. Have electric lights ? Why? could still use candles.

Just because YOU don't have a need/want for something doesn't mean other people don't or that their need is frivolous. iSi doesn't stay in business making toys for xmas presents.

I know this is a dumb question, but can you store this in the fridge with the cream in it? Just want to make sure, because now I want one of these things! So much better than having to clean up the mixer and bowl and throwing away the left over whipped cream.

throwing away the left over whipped cream.

GASP! Surely, nobody does this! Am I the only one who would happily eat whipped cream out of the bowl with a spoon? :)

Yes use nitrous oxide--CO2 will make it fizzy! =)

If one is interested in whipped cream on demand, presented in a decorative manner, these things are the way to go. To get the same effect the old fashioned way, you don't JUST need a bowl and mixer; you also need a bag thingy with a tip to pipe out the cream. You also need an assistant to plate out the stuff-to-be-creamed while you get the whipped cream prepared. For someone who entertains with cream frequently, it's an excellent idea.

Old-fashioned egg beater works for me.

castironcook2...right on.

I do not get this thing either? Sounds like more overpriced things one does not really need. And I agree, cream is not good to eat in any sort of quantity warranting a special machine to create it. It clogs arteries. The phrase "entertains with cream frequently" sounds odd.

reg, mixer works fine......

Ours is the iSi version and we've had ours for years, bought it while we lived in Europe and it works great. After the cream is made, we keep it in the fridge for days and a quick shake or two has the cream light and fluffy.

Cartridges don't cost that much and since we don't make cream that often, we like how it works and makes it easy to have cream for as long as the gingerbread or brownies hold out.

It's easy to clean and hangs out in the back of the cupboard until needed again.

So, did she like it? We've had the iSi version for several years. (Got it after we 'experienced' it at a friend's house.) Love it! Real whipped cream without the mess! (Except when someone points the thing in the wrong direction and pulls the 'trigger.') Everyone gets a kick out of loading up their own desserts. We can store it in the frig for several days.

Yes, it was a Christmas gift, so she has only used it yesterday and today. It works great and she loves it. She added vanilla one time and some Tia Maria another.