Nancy Young wrote:
>
> I suppose if I was given to freezing lots of teaspoon sizes of
> something, they could be handy. I can't think who's use them for
> actual ice cubes.

I have a couple of those underneath my cabinet. They make the dice-sized
mini cubes. I don't use them. IMO, use them only for guests and drinks
perhaps? Just a novelty thing but certainly not for normal use.

Gary

On 9/5/2012 9:27 AM, Tracy wrote:
>
>
> My husband could easily install it, but it is access to the water line
> right now which is the problem. It's too far. My kitchen isn't huge
> either. It's just inconveniently laid out at the moment.
>
> Tracy

I've installed a couple and my problem is that I have too much line. I
guess that's the sign of a neurotic ice maker installer. You never know
when you might need some extra line. My recommendation is that you don't
use those thingies that puncture the water supply line and get a T
fitting and install it between the shut-off valve and the water supply
line.

Nancy Young wrote:
>
> On 9/5/2012 1:58 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> > The down side in my experience is that the little cubes are a
> > PITA to get out of the tray.
>
> Maybe spraying with Pam or the like might help. Not that I'll
> ever find out, I can't think of a use for these, so in the trash
> they go.

LOL! Please don't spray your ice cube trays with Pam. YUCK. Just take
them out of the freezer for a few minutes and they will pop right out.

And Nancy....as I said, just save them for house guests, etc. They are a
novely ice cube.

On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:48:10 -0400, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail>
wrote:

>What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them. I have
>ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>so I ordered more.
>
>What showed up didn't look anything like the picture on the
>website, and they are the UN-ice-cube-trays. The only way they
>could be worse than what I want is if they didn't hold water.
>
>No problem, I got on the phone and the company sent me the right
>ones. They told me I can keep these ice cube trays. Each cube
>would hold a teaspoon.
>
>I suppose if I was given to freezing lots of teaspoon sizes of
>something, they could be handy. I can't think who's use them for
>actual ice cubes. Someone who should look for an ice machine!
>
>Sorry for the dark pictu http://tinypic.com/r/hsorbc/6
>
>nancy

Some like those smaller ones for smoothies, they're easier on the
blender. They also cool drinks faster so are better for making 2nis.

On 9/5/2012 9:37 AM, sf wrote:
> On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:57:45 -0400, Tracy > wrote:
>
>> I don't need an
>> in the front door model. I just want ice on demand. A nice big
>> bucket of it in my freezer whenever I open the door.
>
> I know how you feel. Hubby hates ice from an ice maker, claims it
> tastes funny.

I can see how that happens. Maybe you guys don't use the faucet that the
water supply line is connected to often enough. My theory is that you
could solve the problem by leaving the faucet connected to the water
supply line open slightly so the line is constantly being flushed. OTOH,
your hubby might be really sensitive in his taste perception.

>Ice would have to be pretty awful for me to complain,
> I'm not eating it - it's just there to cool my drink. We've had two
> refrigerators with an ice maker and both leaked almost immediately.
> We called the repairman a few times, then gave up and disconnected
> them. This refrigerator is well over 10 years old, so we'll probably
> replace it soon, give or take a few years - but I'll be stuck filling
> those horrible trays until I can start over with a new unit.
>

Bummers.

On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 13:22:34 -0700 (PDT), Chemo >
wrote:

>On Sep 5, 1:17*pm, Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:37:02 -0700, sf > wrote:
>> >On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:57:45 -0400, Tracy > wrote:
>>
>> >> I don't need an
>> >> in the front door model. I just want ice on demand. A nice big
>> >> bucket of it in my freezer whenever I open the door.
>>
>> >I know how you feel. *Hubby hates ice from an ice maker, claims it
>> >tastes funny. *Ice would have to be pretty awful for me to complain,
>> >I'm not eating it - it's just there to cool my drink. *We've had two
>> >refrigerators with an ice maker and both leaked almost immediately.
>> >We called the repairman a few times, then gave up and disconnected
>> >them. *This refrigerator is well over 10 years old, so we'll probably
>> >replace it soon, give or take a few years - but I'll be stuck filling
>> >those horrible trays until I can start over with a new unit.
>>
>> If I have a choice, I won't buy a fridge with an ice maker again.
>> Nothing but repairs every 6 months and the ice tastes and smells
>> funny. *Installing and in-line filter help some, but not totally.
>> Janet US
>
>We've had the same fridge for over 15 years and the ice maker has
>never failed and the ice tastes just fine. Fidgedaire.

Trust me, others can taste and smell it. I haven't met an ice maker
yet that doesn't produce some funky cubes. You're just used to it and
your guests won't say.
Janet US

On 9/5/2012 3:43 PM, Jeanine Alyse wrote:
> On Sep 5, 11:20 am, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>
>> Maybe spraying with Pam or the like might help. Not that I'll
>> ever find out, I can't think of a use for these, so in the trash
>> they go.
> Try using the too-small cube trays for freezing excess (or on purpose)
> lemon juice. Freeze, pop out and bag for the times you want to flavor
> a drink or to use in cooking or baking. I bought some too-small trays
> for just that purpose.

Hey Picky, I just had a thought. You know how you freeze berries
in a single layer so they don't clump? I could put a blueberry
in each compartment! (laugh)

nancy

On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them. I have
>> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>
>Me too.
>
>Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. Two newer trays
>have cracked and leak. My problem is, the older trays stick.

You didn't read my post (or don't remember) where I published the
remedy for plastic ice cube trays that stick... coat the inside very
lightly with salad oil and let sit over night, then hand wash with
dishwashing liquid. The oil will become part of the plastic so will
release ice easily, and should last several years before having to
treat the tray again. Some new trays release because the silicone
release agent that's sprayed into plastic injection molds hasn't been
removed... it's always a good idea to wash all new plastic food
containers before use... all new kitchen equipment should be washed
well before use.

On 9/5/2012 3:13 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> On 9/5/2012 8:22 AM, Nancy Young wrote:

>> Funny, I have to search for a side by side that -doesn't- have the
>> ice cube maker. Those cubes are too small for me.

> If you're ever stuck with an automatic ice maker, you can adjust the
> cube size to a limited extent. I have seen ice makers that produced
> small cubes but that's because it wasn't adjusted properly.

I didn't know that, interesting. I'll file that away for future
reference.
>
> I have a Samsung refrigerator with an ice cube maker/dispenser. It works
> OK. I think the cubes are a bit large for my taste. The main problem is
> that the bin is pretty much borderline for a thirsty family of 6. It's
> more than enough for my wife and me but those pesky kids do take a heavy
> toll on the cubes.

Hey, when you need ice, you snooze, you lose! You've got to beat them
to it.

nancy

On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:01:46 -0700 (PDT), Chemo >
wrote:

>On Sep 5, 10:54*am, notbob > wrote:
>> On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>>
>> > What can I say, I like big cubes. *A lot of them. *I have
>> > ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>>
>> Me too.
>>
>> Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. *Two newer trays
>> have cracked and leak. *My problem is, the older trays stick. *Cubes
>> shatter trying to get them out. *Newer trays release cubes fine, but
>> have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. *Both crap!
>>
>> Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
>> you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds. *
>>
>> nb
>>
>> --
>> Definition of objectivism:
>> "Eff you! *I got mine."http://www.nongmoproject.org/
>
>You can usually find them at thrift type stores.

They can be readily purchased new:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...e+tray+aluminm
You'll pay about $5 for plastic:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...%2Caps%2C58 1

On 9/5/2012 1:01 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
>
> Hey, when you need ice, you snooze, you lose! You've got to beat them
> to it.

The worst part is that it takes a while for the ice to get dispensed so
you're waiting around for the cubes to drop and when it doesn't, you
come to the realization that there might be a chance that no ice will be
forthcoming. Then comes the denial stage in which you stand there with
the dispenser making that funny churning noise while dread builds up
within you. During this time, you'll probably be praying to God that
there will be some ice somehow stuck in some dark recesses of the bin
but you know you're just lying to yourself. The anger and grief stages
follow soon after, and this is why I can't keep a gun in the house.

:-)

>
> nancy
>

On 2012-09-05, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:

> You didn't read my post (or don't remember)....

....or both, not in that order.

> remedy for plastic ice cube trays that stick... coat the inside very
> lightly with salad oil and let sit over night, then hand wash with
> dishwashing liquid.

OK, I'll give it a try. Thnx.

nb

--
Definition of objectivism:
"Eff you! I got mine."
http://www.nongmoproject.org/

On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:00:27 -0600, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:



>same experience here. I just got a Rubbermaid tray that has
>decent-size cubes and decants them easily. Bad side is that one tray
>cost me $2.29.
>Janet US

Let's see, if it lasts five years, that is 46¢ a year to have the ice
you want. Less than a penny a week.

On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:43:42 -0600, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:

>On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 13:22:34 -0700 (PDT), Chemo >
>wrote:
>
>>On Sep 5, 1:17*pm, Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:37:02 -0700, sf > wrote:
>>> >On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:57:45 -0400, Tracy > wrote:
>>>
>>> >> I don't need an
>>> >> in the front door model. I just want ice on demand. A nice big
>>> >> bucket of it in my freezer whenever I open the door.
>>>
>>> >I know how you feel. *Hubby hates ice from an ice maker, claims it
>>> >tastes funny. *Ice would have to be pretty awful for me to complain,
>>> >I'm not eating it - it's just there to cool my drink. *We've had two
>>> >refrigerators with an ice maker and both leaked almost immediately.
>>> >We called the repairman a few times, then gave up and disconnected
>>> >them. *This refrigerator is well over 10 years old, so we'll probably
>>> >replace it soon, give or take a few years - but I'll be stuck filling
>>> >those horrible trays until I can start over with a new unit.
>>>
>>> If I have a choice, I won't buy a fridge with an ice maker again.
>>> Nothing but repairs every 6 months and the ice tastes and smells
>>> funny. *Installing and in-line filter help some, but not totally.
>>> Janet US
>>
>>We've had the same fridge for over 15 years and the ice maker has
>>never failed and the ice tastes just fine. Fidgedaire.
>
>Trust me, others can taste and smell it. I haven't met an ice maker
>yet that doesn't produce some funky cubes. You're just used to it and
>your guests won't say.
>Janet US

Ice cubes pick up odors from the fridge, and hardly anyone cleans
their ice maker because it's a pain and needs to be done often, like
once a week... the old cubes at the bottom of the bin stink and
transfer that stench to the new cubes... if your tap water tastes fine
then it's not your water. That's why I use ice cube trays and rotate
them each time I use them. When I need party ice I buy it; Krystal
Klear. Ice makers take valuable freezer space and invariably they
break down... you can buy a lot of ice cubes for the costs involved
with an icemaker. I have four ice cube trays and rarely do I not have
enough ice. And I fill my ice cube trays with RO water, no odor, no
flavor. If your family uses a lot of ice you'd be better off in all
ways by buying a small commercial ice machine. And ice machine also
makes your fridge work harder. There are also portable countertop ice
makers, this:
http://www.amazon.com/NewAir-AI-100R...maker+portable

On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:



>
>Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
>you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds.
>
>nb

Amazon $30 each
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Stee...ords=ice+trays

On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:56:56 -0400, Nancy Young
> wrote:

>On 9/5/2012 3:43 PM, Jeanine Alyse wrote:
>> On Sep 5, 11:20 am, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>>
>>> Maybe spraying with Pam or the like might help. Not that I'll
>>> ever find out, I can't think of a use for these, so in the trash
>>> they go.
>> Try using the too-small cube trays for freezing excess (or on purpose)
>> lemon juice. Freeze, pop out and bag for the times you want to flavor
>> a drink or to use in cooking or baking. I bought some too-small trays
>> for just that purpose.
>
>Hey Picky, I just had a thought. You know how you freeze berries
>in a single layer so they don't clump? I could put a blueberry
>in each compartment! (laugh)

Wouldn't they be beebleberries? lol

On 9/5/2012 7:46 PM, heyjoe wrote:
> On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:48:10 -0400, Nancy Young wrote:
>
>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them. I have
>> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>> so I ordered more.
>
> Any ice cube tray that has 16 or more spaces is immediately ignored by
> me.

I'm guessing you don't want my 40 space trays, then?

> Finally found some cheapies at (gasp!) K-Mart that have 14 spaces,
> which are our day in, day out ice cube trays, but when I want the
> lad-di-dah ice cubes, I break out the silicone muffin pans.
>
> For those hot summer days by the pool, I use the rectangular small (9.5
> oz.) Glad storage containers. Two of those in my 32 oz. insulated mug
> is just about the right mix of ice and beverage - for a while.

Like ice blocks, instead of cubes.

nancy

I dream of making my fortune inventing something along the lines of the
pet rock.

Bamboo ice cube trays? You couldn't twist them but you should be able to
wack them quite hard on the counter? I bet this would sell like
hotcakes. Are hotcakes the same thing as pancakes??

Silicone ice cube tray, within an ice cube tray, like a liner? Even with
leaks, over time, the hard mold around the liner would keep the water
shaped?

Multiple tiny (think springform/angel food) pans in the shape of an ice
cube tray? I think I saw that they now have cupcake pans with push out
bottoms.

Edible ice cube trays where you literally break the tray apart?

If you dropped a tablespoon of water from the Empire State building on a
day with zero wind, what shape would it be in just before landing? If
snow and sleet can fall from the sky, is it possible to release an ice
cube's worth of water to fall thru a freezing chamber cold enough to be
frozen before it lands in the ice cube bin?

Inquiring minds want to know.

On 9/5/2012 4:43 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 9/5/2012 3:32 PM, Tracy wrote:
>>
>>
>> On 9/5/2012 3:02 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I always bring a bag of ice to family functions, ice in drinks isn't
>>> a priority for anyone else, clearly. Evaporated ice cube trays is
>>> what I find more often than not. I'm not complaining at all, it's
>>> my thing. Just one less thing for them to worry about if I supply
>>> the ice.
>>>
>>
>> I do this too. I find it strange that I am the only person (at least in
>> my family) who keeps a good stock of ice in my freezer.
>
> I've come to accept that it's how it is with a lot of people.
> My inlaws were the worst, and they had just about nothing else in
> their freezer. At least bag up cubes to provide a cold mass in there.
>
> Then there's the time I pulled out a tray and it was blood red, ahhh!
> Oh, tomato paste. It was like an ice cube lover's nightmare.
>

Shock and horror!! LMAO! I understand though. I like a lot of ice in
anything I'm drinking.

On 9/5/2012 2:53 PM, Tracy wrote:
>
> My not having an ice maker has nothing to do with availability. My
> current freezer is ice maker capbable. It's the location that is
> preventing and installation. There is no easy route for the water line
> currently. I have to wait till I remodel, which will be a couple of
> years at least. Until then, I am the sole filler and emptier of ice cube
> trays in my house.

I used to hate that! Go to get ice and find empty trays and no ice in
the bin. Before I had an ice maker I'd empty the cubes and make more
just as soon as they were frozen. I can't stand running out.

On 9/5/2012 3:13 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>
> If you're ever stuck with an automatic ice maker, you can adjust the
> cube size to a limited extent. I have seen ice makers that produced
> small cubes but that's because it wasn't adjusted properly.
>
> I have a Samsung refrigerator with an ice cube maker/dispenser. It works
> OK. I think the cubes are a bit large for my taste. The main problem is
> that the bin is pretty much borderline for a thirsty family of 6. It's
> more than enough for my wife and me but those pesky kids do take a heavy
> toll on the cubes.

My old freezer had a bar that you can lift if it started making too much
ice and it was overflowing. Happened a lot. In my new fridge/freezer I
can't find any such mechanism. But it seems to make ice enough to keep
it in stock all on its own and never overflows.

On 9/5/2012 2:57 PM, Tracy wrote:
> Where else would I install an ice maker? I just hate filling and
> emptying ice trays. Since I am the only one who does it. (There are only
> two of here now. Son moved out this weekend.) I don't need an in the
> front door model. I just want ice on demand. A nice big bucket of it in
> my freezer whenever I open the door.

Empty nest! I hope you guys are happy and that your son flourishes in
his new life on his own!

On 9/5/2012 4:17 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> If I have a choice, I won't buy a fridge with an ice maker again.
> Nothing but repairs every 6 months and the ice tastes and smells
> funny. Installing and in-line filter help some, but not totally.

My ice maker has water that goes through the same filter that supplies
cold water. It isn't on the door and I'm glad I didn't get one of
those. The cold water dispenser is on the side of the inside of the
fridge and the ice maker is directly below it in the freezer. I'm happy
with it and the water doesn't taste funky to me. And I used to hate my
tap water and always bought bottled water. I broke that expensive habit.

On 9/5/2012 5:30 PM, Gary wrote:
> Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>> I suppose if I was given to freezing lots of teaspoon sizes of
>> something, they could be handy. I can't think who's use them for
>> actual ice cubes.
>
> I have a couple of those underneath my cabinet. They make the dice-sized
> mini cubes. I don't use them. IMO, use them only for guests and drinks
> perhaps? Just a novelty thing but certainly not for normal use.

I bought these, but not from this site. I used them a couple of times,
now the trays sit for when I think about using them.

http://www.coolstuffexpress.com/Cool...cube-mold.html

"Cheryl" > wrote in message
...
> On 9/5/2012 2:53 PM, Tracy wrote:
>>
>> My not having an ice maker has nothing to do with availability. My
>> current freezer is ice maker capbable. It's the location that is
>> preventing and installation. There is no easy route for the water line
>> currently. I have to wait till I remodel, which will be a couple of
>> years at least. Until then, I am the sole filler and emptier of ice cube
>> trays in my house.
>
> I used to hate that! Go to get ice and find empty trays and no ice in the
> bin. Before I had an ice maker I'd empty the cubes and make more just as
> soon as they were frozen. I can't stand running out.



I haven't run out since the kids moved out.

Cheri

On 9/5/2012 9:54 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>
>
>>
>> Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
>> you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds.
>>
>> nb
>
> Amazon $30 each
> http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Stee...ords=ice+trays
>

How about this one sold by "Unknown"

http://www.amazon.com/Unknown-Ice-Cu...pd_sim_sbs_k_5

Janet Bostwick > wrote:
> On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 13:22:34 -0700 (PDT), Chemo >
> wrote:
>
>> On Sep 5, 1:17 pm, Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:37:02 -0700, sf > wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:57:45 -0400, Tracy > wrote:
>>>
>>>>> I don't need an
>>>>> in the front door model. I just want ice on demand. A nice big
>>>>> bucket of it in my freezer whenever I open the door.
>>>
>>>> I know how you feel. Hubby hates ice from an ice maker, claims it
>>>> tastes funny. Ice would have to be pretty awful for me to complain,
>>>> I'm not eating it - it's just there to cool my drink. We've had two
>>>> refrigerators with an ice maker and both leaked almost immediately.
>>>> We called the repairman a few times, then gave up and disconnected
>>>> them. This refrigerator is well over 10 years old, so we'll probably
>>>> replace it soon, give or take a few years - but I'll be stuck filling
>>>> those horrible trays until I can start over with a new unit.
>>>
>>> If I have a choice, I won't buy a fridge with an ice maker again.
>>> Nothing but repairs every 6 months and the ice tastes and smells
>>> funny. Installing and in-line filter help some, but not totally.
>>> Janet US
>>
>> We've had the same fridge for over 15 years and the ice maker has
>> never failed and the ice tastes just fine. Fidgedaire.
>
> Trust me, others can taste and smell it. I haven't met an ice maker
> yet that doesn't produce some funky cubes. You're just used to it and
> your guests won't say.
> Janet US

They do get moldy if not cleaned.

I love shaved ice. Makes drinks really cold. Hard to find these days, but I
never had the machine.

Greg

On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:34:56 -1000, dsi1
> wrote:

> I can see how that happens. Maybe you guys don't use the faucet that the
> water supply line is connected to often enough. My theory is that you
> could solve the problem by leaving the faucet connected to the water
> supply line open slightly so the line is constantly being flushed. OTOH,
> your hubby might be really sensitive in his taste perception.

I think you nailed it, dsi1 because both the water being relatively
stale (tap water is very expensive here, so leaving the tap on is out
of the question) and hubby being a super sniffer (at least compared to
me) would be true too. Thanks.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:36:55 -0400, Nancy Young
> wrote:

> On 9/5/2012 3:38 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:02:41 -0400, Nancy Young
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> Exactly! I put up with that in bars or restaurants, but
> >> at home I can have cubes the way I like.
> >
> > For me, the smaller the better. I don't nurse drinks and smaller
> > means colder faster.
> >
>
> Hey, give me an address, I'll send them to you! Heh.
>


--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

We have a new Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerator freezer with an ice maker
dispenser in the door. Big fun. It dispenses ice with such enthusiasm that
we have to keep a folded towel on the floor in front of it to catch the
escaping cubes. It also will crush the ice so Loudly that it awakens the
gators here in The Swamp. The good side? The Yorkie likes that we have a
nice place for him to nap (the towel) and an occasional ice cube in case he
has a taste for one. Polly

On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:32:03 -0400, Nancy Young
> wrote:

>On 9/5/2012 7:46 PM, heyjoe wrote:
>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:48:10 -0400, Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them. I have
>>> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>>> so I ordered more.
>>
>> Any ice cube tray that has 16 or more spaces is immediately ignored by
>> me.
>
>I'm guessing you don't want my 40 space trays, then?
>
>> Finally found some cheapies at (gasp!) K-Mart that have 14 spaces,
>> which are our day in, day out ice cube trays, but when I want the
>> lad-di-dah ice cubes, I break out the silicone muffin pans.
>>
>> For those hot summer days by the pool, I use the rectangular small (9.5
>> oz.) Glad storage containers. Two of those in my 32 oz. insulated mug
>> is just about the right mix of ice and beverage - for a while.
>
>Like ice blocks, instead of cubes.
>
>nancy

Here ya' go. I bought some of these, you want blocks, these will give
you blocks.

http://www.surlatable.com/search/sea...trays&s=tr ue

or
http://tinyurl.com/8jrndkb

koko
--
Food is our common ground, a universal experience
James Beard

www.kokoscornerblog.com

Natural Watkins Spices
www.apinchofspices.com

notbob wrote:

>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them. I have
>> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,

> Me too.
>
> Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. Two newer trays
> have cracked and leak. My problem is, the older trays stick. Cubes
> shatter trying to get them out. Newer trays release cubes fine, but
> have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. Both crap!

Same as here. Looks like cheap plastic replace the good one

> Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
> you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds.

They still exist but, at least here in Italy, they disappeared from every
shop except those fancy kitchen furniture shops that have absurdly high
prices. I saw one in a shop window this summer and it costed more than 30
euros, that's nonsense

On 9/5/2012 6:06 PM, sf wrote:
> On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:34:56 -1000, dsi1
> > wrote:
>
>> I can see how that happens. Maybe you guys don't use the faucet that the
>> water supply line is connected to often enough. My theory is that you
>> could solve the problem by leaving the faucet connected to the water
>> supply line open slightly so the line is constantly being flushed. OTOH,
>> your hubby might be really sensitive in his taste perception.
>
> I think you nailed it, dsi1 because both the water being relatively
> stale (tap water is very expensive here, so leaving the tap on is out
> of the question) and hubby being a super sniffer (at least compared to
> me) would be true too. Thanks.
>

Our ice maker has a filter which screws into the back corner that may
help with funny tasting ice cubes - at least, I've never noticed any
funny tasting water.

I've heard that super tasters tend to like their food on the salty side.
Does your hubby like a lot of salt in his food?

Tracy wrote:

> My son is very into the "craft cocktail" thing. He is trying to
> upgrade my tastes from plain old gin and tonics to include things
> like New York Sours (which are really good) Aviations, Paper
> Planes, and all other kinds of cocktails I have never heard of. His
> personal bar is overwhelming to me.

Ask him if he does Singapore Sling or Long Island, two of the best cocktails
around IMHO

Tracy wrote:

> I do this too. I find it strange that I am the only person (at least
> in my family) who keeps a good stock of ice in my freezer.

I always keep a 1.5 liters bottle almost filled with salt water in the
freezer, when you need to pop a good bottle that needs to be served cool it
takes a few minutes to cool it down: just put the bottle and the sal****er
in a bucket, along with some ice cubes to lenghten the cold.
And I know very few people who do that, all wine enthusiasts, like the one
who teached me the salt water trick

Tracy wrote:

> My son is very into the "craft cocktail" thing. He is trying to
> upgrade my tastes from plain old gin and tonics to include things
> like New York Sours (which are really good) Aviations, Paper
> Planes, and all other kinds of cocktails I have never heard of. His
> personal bar is overwhelming to me.

He is talking the talk but can he walk the walk?

Cocktails are, presently, an area of achievement. Does he use
a thermometer when chilling a martini? If not... BUSTED~!!!



S.

On 2012-09-06, Cheryl > wrote:

> My old freezer had a bar that you can lift if it started making too much
> ice and it was overflowing. Happened a lot. In my new fridge/freezer I
> can't find any such mechanism. But it seems to make ice enough to keep
> it in stock all on its own and never overflows.

The bar is a shut off, suppose to lift and shut off the maker as the
ice tray fills. We have that ice maker option but no plumbing, so we
prop up the bar so the maker won't make bizarre noises every half
hour.

I suspect in yer new fridge, the shutoff mechanism is optical or
goblins or something similar.

nb


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Janet Bostwick wrote:
> On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>> On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them. I have
>>> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>>
>> Me too.
>>
>> Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. Two newer trays
>> have cracked and leak. My problem is, the older trays stick. Cubes
>> shatter trying to get them out. Newer trays release cubes fine, but
>> have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. Both crap!
>>
>> Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
>> you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds.
>>
>> nb
> same experience here. I just got a Rubbermaid tray that has
> decent-size cubes and decants them easily. Bad side is that one tray
> cost me $2.29.
> Janet US

If anyone's got a link to decent ice cube trays, please post - as long
as they're a standard size and not mini, I'll be happy. I can't seem to
find them anywhere local and I can't tell by looking online what's good
and what's not.

TIA. (Thanks in advance.)

-S-

On 2012-09-06, ViLco > wrote:

> prices. I saw one in a shop window this summer and it costed more than 30
> euros, that's nonsense

No kidding. That would keep you in new cheapo plastic trays for a
lifetime.

nb

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On Sep 6, 5:58*am, "Steve Freides" > wrote:
> Janet Bostwick wrote:
> > On 5 Sep 2012 17:54:22 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
> >> On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
> >>> What can I say, I like big cubes. *A lot of them. *I have
> >>> ice cube trays that I like, but they are ancient and one broke,
>
> >> Me too.
>
> >> Two plastic trays are ancient, but haven't broke. *Two newer trays
> >> have cracked and leak. *My problem is, the older trays stick. *Cubes
> >> shatter trying to get them out. *Newer trays release cubes fine, but
> >> have cracked after jes over a yr after purchase. *Both crap!
>
> >> Almost wish I had some of those old metal trays with the lever that
> >> you needed to put under hot water for jes a couple seconds. *
>
> >> nb
> > same experience here. *I just got a Rubbermaid tray that has
> > decent-size cubes and decants them easily. *Bad side is that one tray
> > cost me $2.29.
> > Janet US
>
> If anyone's got a link to decent ice cube trays, please post - as long
> as they're a standard size and not mini, I'll be happy. *I can't seem to
> find them anywhere local and I can't tell by looking online what's good
> and what's not.
>
> TIA. (Thanks in advance.)
>
> -S-

Steve, I have theTovolo King cube trays. I like them because I like
to sip GOOD liquor just on the rocks, and all you need is one big cube
in the glass. Plus the big cube doesn't melt fast. They are easy
to get out of the tray since the tray is silicone. Tovolo makes
standard size cubes as well. They are not cheap but they will last
forever.
I bought mine from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...2Cap s%2C1122