The same scoop that you use to serve ice cream is a lifesaver when you're in the mood for some good ol' homemade doughnut ...

The blender is an all-purpose kitchen tool, useful for everything from margaritas to pesto. But it was originally intended for an old-fashioned sweet treat.

Once an obscure open-source 3D program, Blender has become an increasingly popular tool for creatives of all stripes.

For example, try 150g frozen raspberries with, 150g double cream (fresh from the fridge) and a tablespoon or two of caster sugar. Blend until smooth and then freeze for an hour or so, if necessary.