Clever Uses for Ice Cube Trays
Monday August 13, 2007
Chances are, if you have an ice maker, you also have a cabinet or drawer where all of your ice cube trays sit unused. Sound familiar? If so, it's time to reclaim that cupboard space.
Dust off those ice cube trays, and give this idea a try:
Freeze Leftover Stock or Sauces
Have a bit of soup stock, tomato juice or sauce leftover after you’ve prepared a meal? Ice cube trays are the perfect way to store it. Just fill a tray with your leftovers, and freeze. Then, transfer the cubes to a freezer bag once they’re completely frozen.
How much liquid does a cube hold? One ice cube is generally the equivalent of one ounce or two Tablespoons. Here are some conversions to help you determine how many cubes you’ll need to use in a recipe:
2 cubes = 1/4 cup
4 cubes = 1/2 cup
6 cubes = 3/4 cup
8 cubes = 1 cup
Ice Cube trays make great jewelry organizers, particularly for earrings.
I used to use ice cube trays when our boys were babies to freeze my homemade baby food in. After they were frozen I would pop them out and store the food in freezer bags.