Pearl Ice Perfections: 4 Drinks for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! What’s that mean? Valentine’s Day creations to wow your sweetheart. If you have an Ice-O-Matic Pearl Ice ice machine (or let’s be honest — just enjoy a festive cocktail), this list is for you. From martinis to granitas, we’ve got you covered. If you don’t …
3 New Small Businesses Our Ice Machine Rental Program Helped Launch in 2020 2020 was a hard year. COVID-19 hurt industries across the country and that included foodservice. With stay-at-home orders, limitations, and endless pivots to stay afloat, much of the restaurants we love and frequent have struggled. That is why we are so honored and proud to have helped …
Small Commercial Ice Machines 101 Everything You Need to Know While most restaurants need a commercial ice machine, not all restaurants and bars need a big commercial ice machine. In fact, smaller establishments can often use machines that produce less than 400 pounds and still run perfectly smoothly. There are a few different options for small commercial ice machines that …
4 Pearl Ice Perfections: Winter Flavors Edition As we creep into December and cold weather slowly makes its ways into the South, it’s time to start thinking about the amazing drinks we can sip while we’re getting warm next to the fire! Many of these beverages pair perfectly with the Ice-O-Matic pearl ice machine. Ice-O-Matic’s Pearl ice is a game-changer …
4 Pearl Ice Perfections: Fall Flavors Edition It’s finally that time of the year when the leaves are changing colors, the days are getting shorter, and we’re swapping out our summertime sangria for sweet ciders. You might be the type of person to prefer hot chocolate or tea during these upcoming months and there’s nothing wrong with that. But for …
4 Reasons Why You Need an Ice-O-Matic Pearl Ice Machine at Home Pearl ice. Nugget ice. Pebble ice. Whatever you want to call it (for our partner Ice-O-Matic, it’s Pearl Ice®), there’s no denying that having one of these machines at your home comes with a plethora of benefits. From its perfectly chewable texture that goes easy on your teeth, …
4 Pearl ice perfections to get you through the summertime heat We don’t know about you, but there’s nothing like a refreshing beverage to help cool you down when the Mid-South humidity hits. Especially when there’s pearl ice involved. Last week we discussed the frozen trio of ice—there’s a reason pearl ice is part of this triad. Its chewable, slushie-like …
the frozen trio of ice and their multitude of uses On the surface, ice seems like a simple enough resource: it’s just frozen water. But for those in restaurants, hotels, churches, and backyard enthusiasts with the best outdoor bar on the block, there’s a lot more to ice than just, well, ice. Reliability, taste, and texture are just a few …
dry ice vs. regular wet ice What’s the difference? What’s the big deal? And how can I use dry ice to make life easier — and a little more fun? Read on, friends! We could get super science-y explaining dry ice and how it differs from regular wet ice, but we’ll keep it simple because we know your time is …
here’s why an ice-o-matic pearl ice machine should be on your christmas wishlist Not gonna lie… nugget ice—Ice-O-Matic calls it Pearl Ice®—is our favorite! It’s perfect for sodas, frozen cocktails, and chewing (guilty!). We often hear people rave about Sonic ice. We totally get it! But what if you didn’t have to wait for a teenager on roller skates to deliver …
