Why Does Ice Float on Water?If ice is just frozen water, why does it float on top of regular water? Why doesn’t ice just sink? If you put a small pebble in water, it’ll sink. So what’s going on with ice? That’s what we’re here to answer. But before we truly understand the properties at work, we need to understand …
The Newest Advancement in Food Safety: The SafeIce Purification System From Ice-O-Matic!Since 1952, Ice-O-Matic has been revolutionizing the ice machine industry with innovative features that make customer’s lives easier. Nowadays, the trend continues. This American company, and proud partner of Memphis Ice since the 1980s, has pushed the boundaries of commercial ice machines again with the SafeIce Purification System on …
NEW From Ice-O-Matic: The CIM Series Modular Cube Ice Machine—Available Now!Whether you prefer full or half ice cubes, we help you select the appropriate equipment for your capacity, preferences, and needs. In this blog, learn about the CIM series modular cube ice machine, why it’s worth investing in, and how you can get one today. The CIM Series Modular Cube …
Increase the Lifespan of Your Investment: How To Maintain Commercial Kitchen EquipmentAt Memphis Ice, we know how important investments like a commercial refrigerator, freezer, and coolers are to your business. That’s why it’s essential to maintain them! Preventative refrigeration maintenance Before we get started, make sure you understand this key tip: always reference your equipment owner’s manual for proper basic …
Bonfire Beverages: Four Fall Drink Recipes for a Family Backyard BashThe end of a MidSouth Summer can be bittersweet. On one hand, pools are closing and the Summer sun sets earlier. On the other hand, you can open those windows and enjoy the crisp reminder that Fall’s right around the corner. That’s right, folks, it’s that time of year. What …
10 Common Foods You Should NEVER Store In The Fridge (and Why Restaurants Don’t Refrigerate Ketchup)Cold storage is essential for our way of life, most foods, and our limited kitchen space. However, refrigerating some products are best stored on the counter or in the pantry, and refrigeration can lead to less than desirable results. It’s easy to know what you …
Beat the Memphis Heat with the Best Summer Drinks and Coolest Ice in the MidSouthThe MidSouth heat can be unrelenting. That’s why you need some crystal clear ice to keep your refreshments and spirits nice and cold. And what better way to celebrate the heat waves of August than with the best summer drinks? But this week’s blog post offers …
Gourmet Ice is the Premium Choice for Premium BeveragesGourmet Ice is the crystal clear goodness that invites customers in and keeps them coming back. Seriously—gourmet ice is a premium product for premium beverages. Good ice isn’t meant to be the focal point of a beverage. It’s meant to supplement and enhance, not distract and detract. But when the ice is …
The Ultimate Guide to Clear and Cloudy IceIce is a requirement for any establishments serving food to hungry patrons. But not just any kind of ice. Restaurants have a problem: cloudy ice is fast to freeze and simple to please. But it doesn’t look very nice. In fact, it might taste a bit funky, too. What’s going on there? It’s …
Ask the Experts: Should I Rent or Buy an Ice Machine?At Memphis Ice, we know how important ice machines are to your business. You deserve a clear, expert explanation of the differences between renting and buying your ice machine. That’s why we’ve compiled this blog to help you decide whether renting or buying is right for you! This isn’t an …
