The Best Ice Cream Maker, High Chair, and More

The Best Grill Tools and Accessories, Swim Goggles for Adults and Kids, and more, in this week’s Sweethome newsletter. [View this email in your browser]( The first [ice cream maker]( I got required a freezer bowl. Because my freezer was unpredictable, some days the ice cream maker would work like a dream, and other days (like the evening of our big New Year’s Eve dinner party), the custard would refuse to freeze, turning our planned dessert into melted milkshake. We recommend a self-freezing compressor—no freezer bowl needed. Yes, they are more expensive, but they’re also much more predictable. For a recipe to start with, try this unbelievable [Sweet Corn and Black Raspberry Ice Cream](. —Ganda Suthivarakom [The Best Ice Cream Maker]( [After 95 hours of research]( and tests of 16 models, we think the [Whynter ICM–15LS]( is the best ice cream maker for most homes. [The Best Swim Goggles for Adults and Kids]( [We spent 50 hours testing 33 goggles]( in South Carolina and the Dominican Republic, and found the [Aqua Sphere Kayenne]( to be the best swim goggles for most people. [The Best High Chairs]( [After 40 hours serving and cleaning up 54 meals in 13 high chairs]( we’re confident that the simple [IKEA Antilop]( makes mealtimes easier than high chairs that cost 10 times the price. [The Best Retractable Leash]( [We researched 60 retractable leashes and tested six]( and the sturdy, safety-oriented [Flexi New Neon]( is the best for most dogs and their owners. [The Best Grill Tools and Accessories]( [After testing more than 90 tools over four years]( we have over a dozen grill-accessory recommendations: [spatulas]( [thermometers]( [tongs]( and everything else you need to have an amazing barbecue. [The Best Refrigerator]( [After 65 hours of research]( we think the [Whirlpool WRF535SMBM]( is probably the best fridge for you. It’s one of the most affordable and reliable 36-inch French door models, which is the most popular size and style today. [The Best Beach Umbrellas, Chairs, and Accessories for Enjoying the Sun and Surf]( Our team of ocean-loving gear testers have spent dozens of hours over the past three summers finding [the best umbrellas, chairs, and accessories]( for a comfortable, relaxing day at the beach. Whether it’s [sunscreen]( [sun shades]( or [flip-flops]( we’ve got you covered. [The Best Deals We Can Find]( Because we think we can make a small difference by being picky, here are [some great deals]( on solid pieces of gear. One of our favorite deals from this week: [Cuisinart Enameled Cast Iron 7-Quart Round Dutch Oven](. The deal price is currently available only for the red color. We’ve started to see more sales on this model of late, but they still tend to last only a few days at most. As a result, if you’re in need of a Dutch oven, move quickly to get one at a significantly discounted price. Shipping is free. Updates and Other Stuff - We’ve changed our upgrade bike pick to the [Continuum Onyx]( as our previous pick, the Continuum, is completely sold out. This isn’t quite a carry-forward model from Priority, so we're testing the new bike now. But we are confident that most people will be satisfied if the Continuum seemed like an ideal fit. [[Best Hybrid Bike]( Let’s be friends... [Like us on Facebook ]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Pinterest]( [Follow us on Instagram]( [Subscribe to our YouTube channel]( Getting this email for the first time? Subscribe to receive it weekly [here](. Copyright © 2017 The Sweethome (part of The New York Times Company), All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up for Sweethome's weekly newsletter. Wait, you don't remember? Our mailing address is: The Sweethome (part of The New York Times Company) 142 Henry Street, 1WNew York, NY 10002 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( | [update subscription preferences](