Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Ice Cube Trays

Since I'm low on kitchen space, many gadgets have to be multi-purpose for me to justify them taking up precious real estate in my cabinets. Ice cube trays fall into that category. Don't buy them new- they're usually super cheap at yard sales and thrift stores. Here are some favorite uses for this humble, often overlooked little gem!

Things to freeze:
  • Leftover coffee to add to iced drinks
  • Lemonade or punch to cool your punch bowl without watering down the contents.
  • Extra broth or soup stock.
  • Pesto
  • Leftover gravy
  • Fill halfway with water and add fresh herbs before freezing.
  • Extra egg whites (these keep up to 6 months-be sure to thaw in the fridge)
  • Leftover wine
  • Lemon or lime juice
  • Tomato paste
  • Mini Jello molds for kids
More uses:
  • Soap molds
  • Drawer organizer
  • Craft organizer (beads, glitter, jewelry)
  • Separating your weekly pills/vitamins
  • Painter's palette

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