The Great Ice Cube Tray Hack Roundup (Hint: Not Just for Ice)

Truth is, ice cube trays are one of the most underrated tools in your kitchen arsenal.
The Great Ice Cube Tray Hack Roundup (Hint: Not Just for Ice)
Fresh herbs can be preserved in ice trays. Viktory Panchenko/Shutterstock
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There was a time when every fridge had a matching set of ice cube trays, stacked neatly like they had a purpose. These days? If you still have one, it’s probably buried behind a bag of frozen corn, cracked from years of freezer abuse, and long past its glory days.

But don’t be too quick to toss it in your next decluttering spree. That little tray might not be the kitchen star it once was, but it’s got potential. A lot of it. And I’m not just talking about making actual ice (although that’s still allowed).

Mary Hunt
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