I've been reading CNET's Appliances and Kitchen Gadgets blog since Jesse told me about it several months ago. Most of the gadgets included in the blog (and, perhaps, in kitchen innovations, in general) come in one of three categories: 1) a quintessential luxury item with a matching price tag, 2) a complete gimmick or 3) a basically traditional item with some additional gimmick(s).
On August 25, they blogged about the Iceorb by Fusion Brands which looks like it belongs in the third category but also looks pretty damn neat in a useful way. Here is a list why (from the product website):
- Makes 21 cubes of ice on a vertical wall
- Stores up to 51 cubes - airtight and odor free
- Chills wine and other beverages in a bottle
- Use as a cooler to keep cold foods fresh while serving
- Use lid under orb while serving to catch condensation
- Spill-proof design
- Top rack dishwasher safe
Traditional ice cube trays can be problematic. Trays placed precariously can topple and create a mess if the water is not yet frozen. Items placed on top of the tray can freeze to the ice if, again, the water is not frozen before things are stacked. Additionally, if your freezer's pretty full (who's freezer isn't?), there's just not that much room for more than a tray or two. The Iceorb looks like it could solve a whole bunch of issues.
Find a neat flash video here.
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Find a neat flash video here.
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