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TikTok is obsessed with this top-rated ice maker – and now it’s finally on sale for Prime Big Deal Days

TikTok is obsessed with this top-rated ice maker – and now it's finally on sale for Prime Big Deal Days

Whether it’s for making your own smoothies, frappés, or cocktails at home, having a fresh supply of chewable ice always on hand is a little luxury that makes iced beverages so much better. And, now, that luxury is more affordable, thanks to the Prime Big Deal Days deal on the GE Profile Opal 2.0 XL countertop nugget ice maker. Forget about ever having to go to the store for bagged ice ever again. During the October 8th and 9th sale, this top-rated ice maker is 17% off, which means you can score it for way less than its usual $600+ price tag.

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Viral on TikTok, this ice maker is known for its fluffy, chewable ice, also known as nugget ice, that many people find superior to traditional hard cubes, especially when used in drinks. Plus, the Opal makes up to 38 pounds of ice per day, a capacity that’s large enough to use for a house party or gathering. The countertop setup with an ice drawer makes it easy for both kids and adults to grab the ice anytime they need it. It even comes with a scoop! In addition, the built-in LED display adds a modern touch to your kitchen while enabling simple control of the machine’s functions. The machine, which is now under $500, is also fully compatible with Alexa and Google voice control (if that’s your thing).

Another major plus of the Opal? You don’t need to hire a Task Rabbit to set it up. Forget about hooking it up to an external water source, a requirement that many other ice makers demand. This ice maker comes equipped with its own 1-gallon water tank that you can remove to fill up in your kitchen sink. When the ice maker’s water is running low, the built-in wifi capabilities and SmartHQ app will alert you to its status. The app also lets you monitor the device’s health and schedule ice-making.

Although iced beverage season is winding down, you won’t want to miss an incredible deal on this machine during the Prime Big Deal Days 2024 sale.

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As the year winds down, the flavored coffee world gets extra busy. From pumpkin spice in the fall to gingerbread and pecan praline around the holidays, flavored coffee always seems to shine toward year-end. As we look ahead to 2027, Christophe Ernotte, VP of North America at La Cimbali, shares his thoughts on where beverage flavor is headed next year. From nutty, green flavors like matcha and pistachio to brighter, more acidic, citrus-forward drinks, here’s what Ernotte believes may become 2027’s hottest coffee flavor trends.

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Tom Brady-backed Hero launches low-carb pasta for National Pasta Month
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October is National Pasta Month — and if you ask me, it’s not getting nearly enough hype. There’s never a bad time for pasta, but the high carbohydrate content can keep people running the other way. Luckily, Hero has us covered, bringing back pasta night with three new low-carb pasta shapes. Backed by celeb athletes like Tom Brady and Kevin Durant, the Hero Pasta collection now includes Elbow Macaroni, Penne and Mini Spirals. All three deliver the taste, texture, and bite of traditional pasta with a fraction of the carbs.

Every box of Hero Noodles has the same nutrition profile: 5g net carbs, 0g sugar, 32g fiber, 12g plant-based protein, and 80 calories per serving. With over 40,000 5-star reviews, Hero has shown that pasta lovers no longer have to settle for pea-based noodles, spaghetti squash, or cauliflower stand-ins. For someone like me who has followed a generally low-carb diet for years, innovations like Hero’s low-carb noodles are a true game changer (and make it possible to enjoy National Pasta Month just like everyone else).

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Europe is slowly embracing wine in pouches instead of bottles. Is America next? 
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Boxed wine gets a bad rap because, well, it’s wine in a box. You’ve heard all the negative connotations by now: They’re cheap, unsophisticated, and downright boring. You walk into any party with boxed wine, and you’ll not only raise eyebrows, but also be persona non grata at the next shindig. I’ve personally never sipped wine from a box, though that has a lot to do with the fact that my introduction to wine happened when a date of mine from more than 20 years ago ordered a bottle of Château Ste. Michelle Riesling at a restaurant I frequented. The Riesling was sweet, crisp, and truly delicious for someone who runs on beer, tequila, rum, and whiskey. That bottle of Riesling, however, sparked curiosity: Buying a dozen red and white bottles of wine from my local shop in Pasadena, California. The bottles sat mostly on my wine rack collecting dust. I’d open one every few months when guests preferred something buttery or fruity over carbonated or oaky booze.

It wasn’t until my trip across Tuscany in April 2018 that I really learned to appreciate wine. After touring the tiny village, one wine came out on top, and it’s one I order every chance I get when dining out: Chianti Classico. But always make sure the bottle carries the black rooster symbol. The older I get, the more I appreciate a glass of wine. Heck, last summer while visiting Cuban Creations Cigar Bar in New Orleans, the lovely waitress recommended a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon for the Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva cigar I was about to light. It was a great recommendation. 

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