March 9, 2007, Newsletter Issue #143: How to make an icebowl

Tip of the Week

Try this simple process for making an impressive ice centerpiece for your next party.

2 bowls
distilled water

Take one 6 quart bowl and one 3 quart bowl. Fill the larger bowl 1/2 way up with DISTILLED water. Put the smaller bowl inside the other bowl and tape it down with freezer tape. Let it stick up a little above the bigger bowl. Take some fresh flowers and arrange them around the sides along with some greenery. Freeze the bowl for 2 days. Take out and let sit until you can remove the bowls.

You have a perfect ice bowl very clear and beautifully decorated. You can put sherbet in it, or even some shrimp. Place the bowl on a silver tray, that has sides to catch the water as it melts.
Place a few paper towels on it and then place a decorative doily on top of that.

The icebowl will last about two hours at room temperature; make sure to drain off melting water periodically.

If the bowl doesn´t melt completely, you can replace it in the large bowl, top with smaller bowl and pour in water to fill. Freeze as before.

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