The Sims 4 has an extensive collection of expansion packs that complement the base game with a wide range of unique skills and activities. The Cool Kitchen Stuff pack adds tons of new items to Build Mod and Create-a-Sim. It even includes an unexpected item that will smitten any cooking aficionado.
This guide will tell players everything they need to know about The Sims 4's Cool Kitchen Stuff pack before they commit to it and make a purchase. Here, gamers will learn all about the new items and get a detailed explanation of how the ice cream machine works.
Everything In A Nutshell
- New Build Mode items
- New CAS items
Ice Cream Machine
The main attraction of the Cool Kitchen Stuff pack is the Sweet Tooth Ice Cream Machine. There are several new great-looking CAS and Build mode items, but this cool ice cream maker is what makes the pack stand out because it's an item that's not available with the base game or any other expansion pack.
The ice cream machine has dozens of different ice cream flavors that Sims can craft and try out. Similarly to The Sims 4 canning activity, the higher their Cooking Skill, the more recipes a Sim will have access to. On top of this, crafting ice cream is also an extremely fast way to increase a Sim's Cooking Skill. Here are thirty food options on the ice cream machine:
Ice Cream option | Required Cooking Skill Level |
|---|---|
Vanilla Ice Cream | 1 |
Pistachio Gelato | 1 |
Chocolate Ice Cream | 1 |
Lemon Gelato | 2 |
Pure Perfection | 2 |
Orange Sorbet | 2 |
Weight of the World | 3 |
Peach Yogurt | 3 |
Mint Chocolate Chip | 3 |
Bacio Gelato | 4 |
Cherry Ice Cream | 4 |
Taste of Diet | 4 |
Strawberry | 5 |
Twin Roses | 5 |
Liquorice Gelato | 5 |
Mango Sorbet | 6 |
Stracciatella Gelato | 6 |
Haunted Mint | 6 |
Banana Yogurt | 7 |
Blue Moon | 7 |
Mental Upheaval | 7 |
Plant Matter | 8 |
Fruits of the Forest | 8 |
Butter Pecan | 8 |
Amarena Gelato | 9 |
Rainbow Sherbet | 9 |
Dragon's Breath | 9 |
Chilling Mocha | 10 |
Ricotta Stregata Gelato | 10 |
Neapolitan Ice Cream | 10 |
Once made, ice cream will last about ten hours outside the fridge without spoiling. Sims can even add toppings and garnishes to the ice cream platter and then grab a cone or a bowl of ice cream. Here are all the available toppings and garnishes:
Toppings
- Caramel Syrup
- Cherries
- Chocolate Sauce
- Coconut Shavings
- Nuts
- Raspberry Sauce
- Sprinkles
- Whipped Cream
Garnishes:
- Banana Slices
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Flowers
- Mint Leaves
- Nut Bar
- Orange Slices
- Peppermint Sticks
- Sprinkle Stick
- Strawberries
- Waffles Pieces
New CAS And Build Mode Items
The Cool Kitchen Stuff pack has a total of 23 new Build Mode items and 29 new Create-a-Sim options.
There is a new set of large appliances as well as counters and kitchen cabinets - fitting for any Sims 4 chef. Players will be able to redo their kitchens with this shiny new set of colorful furniture. On top of this, there is also new kitchen clutter that will easily make any kitchen feel lived in; there are options ranging from knife stands to spice racks, recipe books, and even a new pepper and salt shaker. The star of it all is the ice cream machine, which adds new gameplay features with its ice cream crafting capabilities.
Many would think that a kitchen-inspired pack would only contain Build Mode items, but it's actually got a selection of new hairstyles and upper body clothing options, as well as a couple of aprons for Sims to wear while making their own ice cream.
The Sims 4 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S.
