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

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/

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

On Sep 5, 11:00*am, 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

$2.29? Got, you must be a real tightwad.

On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:02:28 -0700 (PDT), Chemo >
wrote:

>On Sep 5, 11:00*am, 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
>
>$2.29? Got, you must be a real tightwad.

I don't understand your point. Usually one can buy ice cube trays at
a store for 3 or 4 for a dollar at the beginning of the summer season.
It's been a long time since I bought them for water ice cubes. The
last ones I bought were for making basil cubes for storage. So, what
is an appropriate price in the real world?
Janet US

On Sep 5, 11:57*am, Janet Bostwick > wrote:
> On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:02:28 -0700 (PDT), Chemo >
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >On Sep 5, 11:00*am, 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
>
> >$2.29? Got, you must be a real tightwad.
>
> I don't understand your point. *Usually one can buy ice cube trays at
> a store for 3 or 4 for a dollar at the beginning of the summer season.
> It's been a long time since I bought them for water ice cubes. *The
> last ones I bought were for making basil cubes for storage. *So, what
> is an appropriate price in the real world?
> Janet US

Well, these are $12 http://tinyurl.com/8pswow4
and these are $5 http://tinyurl.com/92yeyvv
so, you can pay all sorts of prices and in the end you do get what you
pay for.

On 2012-09-05, Janet Bostwick > wrote:

> a store for 3 or 4 for a dollar at the beginning of the summer season.

Welcome to the real world of declining oil reserves. Almost all
plastics are petrochemicals. The days of cheap plastics are gone.

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.

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 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

Thanks - will look into these.

-S-

ImStillMags wrote:
> 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

Steve Freides wrote:
>
> 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.

Steve, just buy cheap plastic ones from anywhere. Even the dollar store
sells them in a pack of 3. They are so cheap anywhere, I'd say just try
some as you see them then decide what you like.

G.

On 2012-09-06 20:18:43 +0000, Gary said:

> Steve Freides wrote:
>>
>> 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.
>
> Steve, just buy cheap plastic ones from anywhere. Even the dollar store
> sells them in a pack of 3. They are so cheap anywhere, I'd say just try
> some as you see them then decide what you like.

I'd say look for the same thing on Amazon and see which ones people
consider the best on the planet. Still just as cheap.

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.

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 2012-09-05 17:54:22 +0000, notbob said:

> 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.

What fascinating testimonials!

I needed new ice cube trays and found some on Amazon, nothing special,
average size and shape, with *rave* reviews. They LOVED their ice cube
tray!

So I got some. They make ice cubes. How 'bout that! Live and learn.

They were Rubbermaid "Servin' Saver Deluxe" Ice Cube Trays:

http://tinyurl.com/94dftpq

127 Reviews and a rating of 4.7

You know their FANTASTIC because they make ice cubes.

On 9/5/2012 2:06 PM, gtr wrote:

>> On 2012-09-05, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:
>>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them.

> I needed new ice cube trays and found some on Amazon, nothing special,
> average size and shape, with *rave* reviews. They LOVED their ice cube
> tray!
>
> So I got some. They make ice cubes. How 'bout that! Live and learn.
>
> They were Rubbermaid "Servin' Saver Deluxe" Ice Cube Trays:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/94dftpq
>
> 127 Reviews and a rating of 4.7
>
> You know their FANTASTIC because they make ice cubes.

I have 4 of those, they work fine, I like them a lot. When I
needed them, they were kind of hard to find, and Rubbermaid was
selling these ridiculous ones that you have to stack in a certain
way. Really? Lame.

I also had two that came with a Frigidaire I used to own. Those
are the ones I really like and those are the ones wearing out. Geez,
they're only 25 years old. Heh. Now I have six of them, brand new,
and I'm happy.

nancy

On 9/5/2012 1:54 PM, 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.

Those kind I grew up with, they froze to your hands in an
instant! (laugh) Let go of the cubes, not let go of me!

I saw plenty of them for sale in my searches.

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 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 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 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

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 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

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

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

The little ice cubes are more successfully crushed in a blender for
drinks. The down side in my experience is that the little cubes are a
PITA to get out of the tray.
Janet US

On 9/5/2012 1:58 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:48:10 -0400, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail>
> 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. Someone who should look for an ice machine!
>>
>> Sorry for the dark pictu http://tinypic.com/r/hsorbc/6

> The little ice cubes are more successfully crushed in a blender for
> drinks.

Okay, I get that.

> 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.

nancy

On 9/5/2012 8:20 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 9/5/2012 1:58 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:48:10 -0400, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail>
>> 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. Someone who should look for an ice machine!
>>>
>>> Sorry for the dark pictu http://tinypic.com/r/hsorbc/6
>
>> The little ice cubes are more successfully crushed in a blender for
>> drinks.
>
> Okay, I get that.
>
> > 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.
>
> nancy
>

I have done this - it works great! You feel like you've died and gone to
heaven. Unfortunately, the effect doesn't last for long - maybe 3 weeks?
I just threw the tray away and got a new cheap set. Things were fine for
a while but then the things developed a bow like a caterpillar. If
you're buying trays, make sure they're of robust construction. Modern
life - it ain't easy.

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.
....Picky

On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 12:43:13 -0700 (PDT), 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.
> ...Picky

They would probably be good for tomato paste or pesto too.

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

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.

It's a great idea, and I like to think I'd do that, but I always just
have lemons on hand. Nothing comes to mind of any other food I'd like
to save that way. I do hate to toss them.

Maybe I should make iced tea cubes.

nancy

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 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

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 9/5/2012 1:48 PM, 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.
>
> 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

These might be bigger than you want. My son uses them for certain
cocktails. He's a bartender.

http://tinyurl.com/8kdus4z

Tracy
(Who dreams about the day she will have a automatic ice maker
installed in her freezer.)

On 9/5/2012 2:00 PM, Tracy wrote:
>
>
> On 9/5/2012 1:48 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them.

> These might be bigger than you want. My son uses them for certain
> cocktails. He's a bartender.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/8kdus4z

They're huge! (laugh) Oh, I saw some huge ice cubes for gourmet
bar drinks. They were round. I saw them on Bar Rescue. Neat.
And no doubt pricey.
>
> Tracy
> (Who dreams about the day she will have a automatic ice maker installed
> in her freezer.)

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.

nancy

On 9/5/2012 2:22 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 9/5/2012 2:00 PM, Tracy wrote:
>>
>>
>> On 9/5/2012 1:48 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
>>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them.
>
>> These might be bigger than you want. My son uses them for certain
>> cocktails. He's a bartender.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/8kdus4z
>
> They're huge! (laugh) Oh, I saw some huge ice cubes for gourmet
> bar drinks. They were round. I saw them on Bar Rescue. Neat.
> And no doubt pricey.

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.
>>
>> Tracy
>> (Who dreams about the day she will have a automatic ice maker
>> installed
>> in her freezer.)
>
> 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.
>
> nancy

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.

Trayc

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.

"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 11:04 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> 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 keep four trays in the freezer plus a bin which I empty the cubes
into. It's just the two of now, but I probably fill the trays every
other day. We go through a lot of ice.

Tracy

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