I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

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

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

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/

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

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

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

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.)

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

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

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

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.

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

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'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

"Nancy Young" wrote in message
...

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


Those are annoying! I seem to recall renting an apartment with a
fridge/freezer that had tiny ice cube trays like that. It took nearly the
entire tray to fill a drinking glass (water, folks, water!) with enough
cubes to matter. And they did break. They weren't the easy twist flexible
type. I bought some great trays at the dollar store (yeah yeah, I know)
that were flexible and held regular sized ice cubes. I feel your pain.

Jill

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

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.

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

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

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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'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

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

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

On Sep 5, 10:48*am, 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

Plus they melt too fast! When we were in Italy last year, we noticed
how frugal they are there with ice! If you wanted ice for your hotel
room, it came in a sealed package- kinda sealed like a foodsaver was
used- actually a pretty smart idea storage wise.

I'm fussy about my 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

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

On Sep 5, 11:00*am, Tracy > wrote:
> 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.)

as opposed to installing it someplace else?

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

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

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

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

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

On 9/5/2012 2:31 PM, Chemo wrote:
> On Sep 5, 11:00 am, Tracy > wrote:
>> 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.)
>
> as opposed to installing it someplace else?


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.

Tracy

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

On 9/5/2012 2:23 PM, merryb wrote:
> On Sep 5, 10:48 am, Nancy Young <replyto@inemail> wrote:

>> What can I say, I like big cubes. A lot of them.

>> 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.

> Plus they melt too fast!

Exactly! I put up with that in bars or restaurants, but
at home I can have cubes the way I like.

> When we were in Italy last year, we noticed
> how frugal they are there with ice!

I understand that's to be expected in Europe.

> If you wanted ice for your hotel
> room, it came in a sealed package- kinda sealed like a foodsaver was
> used- actually a pretty smart idea storage wise.

Really, at least they wouldn't evaporate.

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.

nancy

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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.

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

On 9/5/2012 8:22 AM, 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.
>>
>> 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

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.

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

On 9/5/2012 8:57 AM, 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.
>
> Tracy

You're right about that. An ice maker is a great convenience. A
installation kit costs about $120 and is mostly a matter of plugging it
in. The water line is the main problem although not to difficult if
you're used to working on light plumbing and handy with a drill.

We have one with an ice/water dispenser but the truth is that opening
the door and grabbing some ice is twice as fast and less complicated.

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

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.

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

On Sep 5, 11:00*am, Tracy > wrote:
>
> These might be bigger than you want. My son uses them for certain
> cocktails. He's a bartender.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/8kdus4z

Those are the ones I have. I love them.

I'm fussy about my ice cubes
 

On 9/5/2012 3:22 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> On 9/5/2012 8:57 AM, 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.
>>
>> Tracy
>
> You're right about that. An ice maker is a great convenience. A
> installation kit costs about $120 and is mostly a matter of plugging
> it in. The water line is the main problem although not to difficult
> if you're used to working on light plumbing and handy with a drill.
>
> We have one with an ice/water dispenser but the truth is that
> opening the door and grabbing some ice is twice as fast and less
> complicated.


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

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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.

Tracy

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On 9/5/2012 3:24 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
> On Sep 5, 11:00 am, Tracy > wrote:
>>
>> These might be bigger than you want. My son uses them for certain
>> cocktails. He's a bartender.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/8kdus4z
>
> Those are the ones I have. I love them.

>

I thought the cube would be difficult to extract, but they come
right out. I was recently the beneficiary of a few large ice cubes
when my son moved out. One of the few things he didn't take with him
- the ice cubes that is, not the tray.

Tracy

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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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

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

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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

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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.

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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.

nancy

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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

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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.

nancy

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On Sep 5, 1:48*pm, 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

I love my ice maker, even tho we've had to pay to get it fixed. It
more than meets my ice demand.

I can remember that lever type tray when I was a kid. Seems I was
always getting yelled at for not refilling.

I still have my big ten lb. blocks I made for Isaac. I'll keep em
thru the 'cane season. Taking up a lot fo nice space too in the
freezer.

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Janet Bostwick > wrote:
-snip-
>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.

Is that ice-through-the-door, or the one that just dumps it into the
bucket in the freezer? I thought the latter were pretty much
bulletproof.

My fridge is a 9 yr old Kenmore- Never had a bit of trouble with the
ice maker or the flavor of the cubes. We do filter the water before
the ice maker.

The GE that preceded the Kenmore never had trouble with the ice maker,
either.

Jim

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On 9/5/2012 8:00 AM, Tracy wrote:
>
> These might be bigger than you want. My son uses them for certain
> cocktails. He's a bartender.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/8kdus4z

That's pretty cool. The really neat thing is that it's made out of
silicone which would make getting the ice out of the tray a snap. OTOH,
it would make getting the trays to the freezer a lot more exciting. :-)

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