Basic Ice Cream Base

2 c. half and half
1.5 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt

Heat over med. low in saucepan with whatever flavoring you wish (e.g. cinnamon sticks, nasturtium flowers, pureed fruit, use your imagination)

4 egg yolks
1/2 c. sugar

Beat eggs and sugar 2 minutes. Very slowly trickle half and half mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly so there are no lumps and so the egg doesn't get scrambly. Pour mixture back into pot and heat on low heat until mixture can coat back of wooden spoon. Strain out any lumps or flavoring you don't want in the icecream (i.e. flowers) and freeze in ice cream maker.