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Thanksgiving Tip: Refill Your Ice Trays

YumSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:50:35 -0800

Before a party or a big feast like Thanksgiving, there are a couple of minor - yet impactful - things I always make sure to do. One is to empty the dishwasher; another is to refill my ice trays completely with fresh water. There's nothing more annoying than reaching for ice to go with water, punch, or cocktails, only to find that there's one cube left.

Add a note to your Thanksgiving planner: The morning of the big dinner, fill your trays with distilled water, which will prevent ice from appearing cloudy in the center. When guests arrive, you'll be able to serve them drinks with a just-made batch of ice. What little tasks help you stay on top of all the Thanksgiving mania?

Keep Your Cool With These Icy Finds

YumSugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:00:24 -0700

Lately, every kitchen catalog I receive insists on reminding me that Summer is just around the corner. One of the trends that's catching my eye is the use of ice. It seems that nothing cools down Summer like a few ice cubes. In fact there are so many icy items, I was able to compile a list for your browsing enjoyment. There were trays of appetizers on ice, salads on ice, and even martini glasses nestled in ice ($29.95). To discover all of my cool-as-ice finds, just scroll through below.

Condiments On Ice - $24.99	Salad on Ice - $19.99
Appetizers On Ice - $29.99	Wine Enthusiast Set of 2 Martini Chillers - $29.95
Caviar Server - $29.95	Waring Ice Maker - $399.95
Cool Shooters Ice Tray - $7.95	Star Ice Pop Molds - $14.95
Hamilton Beach® Icy Treats Maker - $24.99	Slush-Ease Home Slushee Maker - $49.99
Cool Jewels Ice Cube Tray - $7.00	Yamazaki "Signature" Double Wall Ice Bucket - $55.00
Entertain with Style 8 Piece Vodka Set - $29.99	Italian Kufra Pitcher with Ice Container - $9.95
DuraClear® Icing Pitcher - $45.00	Magppie - tor ice bucket by karim rashid for magppie - $181.00
Stainless Steel Insulated Oval Wine/Ice Bucket - $79.99	Party Ice Luge - $19.99
Insulated Ice Buckets - $19.99	Ice Kabobs - $8.00
OXO Steel Ice Bucket with Tongs - $49.95	Jumbo Acrylic Ice Bucket - $19.99
Kim Seybert Ice Scoop- Black - $35.00	Kim Seybert Croco Ice Bucket & Tongs - $150.00

Keep Your Cool - Fun Ice Cube Trays

YumSugar — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:01:39 -0700

Some of you might use filtered water, flavored water or even coffee, but do you ever think about the shape of your ice cubes? Why stick with boring squares when you can get cats, dogs, bunnies, stars, apples, jewels, and more. These cat and dog ice cube trays are $6.99 a piece or $12.99 for both. They'd make cute cubes for your summer punch, or alternatively, use the molds to make your own chocolates! They're guaranteed to be purr-fect! To check out some other great ice cube trays, scroll through the list below.

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Off to Market Recap: Ice Cube Trays

partysugar — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:30:58 -0700

The Summer is heating up and there is no better way to cool down than with a refreshing, cold drink. Although my fridge is a newer model, it doesn't have a built in ice maker: I have to use ice cube trays to make ice. Currently I have only two trays which is problematic for entertaining, so I asked you to help me expand my collection of ice cube trays. You looked for all types of ice cube trays in fun colors and shapes. You saved your finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Ice Cube Trays.

How cool are these synthetic rubber ice cube trays by Ikea? MsMO likes the long tray because she uses the skinny cubes in water bottles. However, I love her recommendation for the Fourth of July: she thinks the stars cubes would be fun in cocktails! Browse more trays below.

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Off to Market: Ice Cube Trays

partysugar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:30:57 -0700

The Summer is heating up and there is no better way to cool down than with a refreshing, cold drink. Although my fridge is a newer model, it doesn't have a built in icemaker. To make ice, I use ice cube trays. Currently I only have two trays, which is problematic for entertaining.

Can you help me expand my collection of ice cube trays? Look for all types of ice cube trays in fun colors and shapes. Save your finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Ice Cube Trays. I appreciate your help!

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Find out where I like to shop online for food and entertaining accessories when you read more

Bed Bath & Beyond
CB2
Cooking.com
Crate & Barrel
Ikea
Linens and Things
NapaStyle
Pier 1
Plum Party
Pottery Barn
Sur La Table
Target
Restoration Hardware
Williams Sonoma
Wishing Fish
World Market

Awesome Trend: Geeky Ice Cube Trays

GeekSugar — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:06:08 -0700

Spring's finally here, so what does that mean? The teaser of sun makes me automatically think of the coming Summer. Even though I'll be outside, spending less time gaming, there's no reason I can't take my geekiness outside, too - there are a myriad geeky ice cube trays! Why? Don't question it. Just appreciate it, and pick from one of the four trays for your Summer cocktails.

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Space Invaders Ice Cube Trays: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:44:18 -0700

The retro Space Invaders have officially invaded everything - French Connection, your kitchen, and now they're in your drink, not just invading, but keeping it cool. How sweet of them!

The Space Invaders Ice Cube Trays ($8) look just like the pixelated aliens of video games past, and are ready to be cracked into a cool beverage at your next party.

What do you think of them? Would you ice a drink with these guys?

Tetris Ice Cube Trays: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:15:36 -0800

My first thought when I saw these Tetris ice cube trays was - do I have glasses big enough to play Tetris with my ice cubes? Dubbed Tetrice by Martin Zampach, these are a little more fleshed out than the Instructables version that yumsugar featured, but it's only a concept for now. Lets see, you could play a really freaking cold and low-tech version of the game, or pop 'em in a pitcher of drinks for your geeky guests, but I don't know that I'd buy these when I know I can make them. What do you think?

Lego Ice Cube Tray: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:00:02 -0700

There are very few universal truths, but one of them is the fact that geeks love Legos. A few months ago YumSugar introduced us to the Lego Lunchbox, which is undoubtedly the ideal carrier for any mathlete, science geek or Lego-loving kid out there, but not exactly appropriate for the adult crowd. Luckily, adults can revel in the Lego love with this LEGO Ice Brick Tray. It's only $7.99 and will produce bricks that can be slipped into summer time drinks or turned into sculptures. Are these too youthful and geeky for your kitchen, or do you think they'd be a fun addition to your next iced tea pitcher?

Frozen Smiles Ice Cube: Love It or Hate It?

YumSugar — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:18 -0700

While I was browsing online the other day, I came across this Frozen Smiles ice cube tray, which molds ice into dentures. It had me in stitches, and I think it would be a hilarious prank to pull on a friend. Do you agree, or does this ice cube tray gross you out?