Ask your nearest kid and I bet they'll tell you cooking isn't fun, but with the Ice Cream Ball you create yummy homemade ice cream while rolling around on the floor. Perfect for involving young children in the kitchen, the Ice Cream Ball makes ice cream the old fashioned way without the need for electricity. Simply toss your ingredents in one end and ice and salt in the other and get ready to play ball. It does take about 20 minutes, which may be longer than the kids attention span, but the simplicty and ease make it a safe and fun activity. It takes the mystery out of mass-produced foods and gadjets and proves you really can make anything from scratch. A cross between a science experiment and a cooking lesson, the Ice Cream Ball of a great family activity with fabulous rewards waiting at the end! Perfect for taking on picnics and camping, the Ice Cream Ball is available from Firebox £24.95. For more colours in the original pint size or the bigger Mega Ball which makes a quart try Amazon.com