LaVecchia prefers brick ice packs because they tend to be more durable. This option from NBC Select-favorite brand Yeti comes in one -, two - and four-pound sizes. The ice pack absorbs heat, which ...

An extra-large, crystal-clear ice cube is perfect for an Old Fashioned, but it would do a cup of cola no favors. Likewise, the crushed ice that makes a Big Gulp so cool and refreshing on a hot day ...