Pearl Ice

Bring “Sonic Ice” Home: Rent Your Very Own Pearl Ice Machine!

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Bring “Sonic Ice” Home: Rent Your Very Own Pearl Ice Machine!You can bring that drive-thru, restaurant-quality ice to your home right now. No long lines, no driving, no-nonsense. Just an ice machine that makes the Sonic ice that you know and love. And you can rent one right now for as little as $4 a day!  Sonic ice is actually …

ice cubes

Ask the Experts: How Long Does it Take for Ice Cubes to Freeze In An Ice Machine?

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ASK THE EXPERTS: How Long Does it Take for Ice Cubes to Freeze in an Ice Machine?A watched ice tray never freezes. Okay, that’s not true. But sometimes it feels like forever, especially if you need ice cubes RIGHT NOW. So what’s going on? Why isn’t water freezing faster? How long does it take for ice cubes to freeze?  Under …

Picnic Cooler

Directional Freezing is a Fun Way to Create Crystal Clear Ice at Home!

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Directional Freezing is a Fun Way to Create Crystal Clear Ice at Home!Directional freezing is simple, straightforward, and quite fun to try at home. Simply put, you can control how ice freezes. By now I’m sure you’re aware of the difference between the cloudy ice in your fridge and the crystal clear ice at bars and restaurants. There’s a clear …

Block of Ice

One Man Revolutionized How We Live: The History of the Ice Trade

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One Man Revolutionized How We Live: The History of the Ice TradeFor most of human history, ice was a luxury. Ancient civilizations in China, India, and Europe gathered ice from mountain tops and shallow basins. The rich and powerful didn’t use ice for what we primarily use it for now—preservation. Rather they used it solely as a treat. Ice was …

Interior of an Antique Ice Box

How Did Antique Iceboxes Work?

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How Did Antique Iceboxes Work?An antique icebox is a special piece of modern history. Without its success in the 19th century, we probably wouldn’t be here! This 150-year-old and counting device kept food cold and safe to eat. And it looked dang good as it did.  Nowadays, the antique icebox is just that—an antique. Enthusiasts love, collect, repair, and showcase …

Family celebrating new years

Four New Years Eve Drink Ideas to Toast to a Bright 2022

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Four New  Years Eve Drink Ideas To Toast To A Bright 2022Next week is New Year’s Eve! Time for the celebratory bubbles and pick-me-ups. Friends cheering, families singing, and balls dropping! It’s a wonderful time for all, and we’re glad to have you here. Toast to a bright 2022 with these four New Years’ Eve drink ideas! These drinks are …

Holiday party with Santa, friends, and family

Four Christmas Drink Ideas Sure to Lift Your Spirits

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Four Christmas Drink Ideas Sure to Lift Your SpiritsEvery Memphian down in Memphis liked Christmas a lot. But the Grouch down the way, did not. Please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason. They’ve been this way for many a season. It could be perhaps their shoes are too tight. It could be their head wasn’t screwed on …

Ice in Ice machine

How Is Ice Made Commercially? How a Dedicated Ice Machine is Different From Your Home Ice Maker

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How Is Ice Made Commercially? How A Dedicated Ice Machine Is Different From Your Home Ice MakerThe process of making ice is a simple one. Grab a container, fill it with some water, and plop it in the freezer. In a few hours, you’ll have ice!  That’s all fine and good. In some cases, it gets the job done. That’s …

Dry Ice

The Science Behind What Happens When You Place Dry Ice in Water

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The Science Behind What Happens When You Place Dry Ice in WaterYou’ve seen the videos. People toss dry ice of all sizes into cups, smashing it onto the ground, or even filling entire residential pools with massive blocks of dry ice. Dry ice is incredibly compelling to watch. It’s why so many content creators rake up millions of views every …

ice chips

Is Ice Bad For You? An Overview of Ice Safety, Nutrition, and Application

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Is Ice Bad For You? An Overview of Ice Safety, Nutrition, and ApplicationIce is food. It needs to be treated as such! Do you forget to wipe down your prep area before and during the big rush? What about your kitchen counter after a nice meal? Of course not. That same level of routine and consistency needs to be applied …