Unless you’ve been under a media blackout for the last few days, you have heard of the Ice Bucket Challenge, a viral movement sweeping the nation to raise money and awareness for the degenerative disease, ALS. So far it’s raised over $3 million in just three weeks. And since everyone is talking about the ice bucket challenge, it got us thinking about cool uses for ice trays.
While you may love your fancy silicone spatula and super special mango peeler, the coolest kitchen gadget you have might just be hiding in your freezer. The often-overlooked, always under-appreciated ice cube tray has many more uses than what you envision for it. From fancy ice cubes to food storage to, well—you’ll just have to keep reading to find out what else—your ice trays are set to become your most coveted piece of plastic.
1. Freeze Pesto
A little goes a long way when it comes to pesto sauce—freezing it in an ice cube tray is the perfect way to prevent it from going bad in the fridge.
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