Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Ice has long been a staple of American households. As refrigerators for the home became less expensive and more accessible, having ice became increasingly popular, especially crushed ice. In this video, I test out the Magic Hostess Ice Crusher, a vintage kitchen gadget that could crush ice fine or coarse with just a turn of a handle.
Orange Frappe (original recipe - makes 8 servings)
-1 cup instant nonfat dry milk crystals (I used instant nonfat dry powdered milk)
-2 cups whole milk
-1 pint orange sherbert
-1/8 teaspoon allspice
-3 cups orange juice
-1 quart crushed ice
-Orange slices and mint, for garnish
Stir instant crystals into whole milk and chill. Before serving, add sherbet and allspice and beat or blend in electric blender until foamy. Stir in orange juice. Pour over ice into chilled glasses. Garnish and serve with straws.
Sources:
“Sparkling Delights,” National Museum of American History (https://americanhistory.si.edu/object-project/refrigerators/ice-cubes)
“Many Ice Cubes a Necessity Now,” Muncie Morning Star, Apr 21, 1937 (via newspapers.com)
“Cold Cuts, Salads Served in Ice Have More Appeal,” The Charlotte Observer, Jul 28, 1950 (via newspapers.com)
“Ice Gives Luxury Touch,” Berwyn Life, Aug 22, 1951 (via newspapers.com)
“Foods Twice as Nice with Ice,” Berwyn Life, Jul 25, 1952 (via newspapers.com)
“Revolutionary Refrigerator: Servel Automatically Makes Ice,” News-Journal, Aug 17, 1953 (via newspapers.com)
“Crushed Ice Cools Meals This Summer,” The Gazette, Jul 30, 1957 (via newspapers.com)
“Winner in Snow Crop Frozen Food Contest,” Wheeler County Independent, Oct 24, 1957 (via newspapers.com)
“Use Milk Carton For Finely Crushed Ice,” The Daily Sentinel, Nov 17, 1961 (via newspapers.com)
“When Investment Know-How Pays Off,” Ben B. Schifman, The Kansas City Star, Mar 15, 1964 (via newspapers.com)
“Magic Hostess Electric Kitchen Helpers,” Ad, El Paso Times, Sep 24, 1964 (via newspapers.com)
“Tall, Cool, Refreshing for Parties,” Statesman Journal, Aug 12, 1965 (via newspapers.com)
“Gifts That Really Make it Big!,” Ad, Chillicothe Gazette, Nov 28, 1967 (via newspapers.com)
“Ice and Easy, Without Opening the Door!,” GE Americana Refrigerator Ad, The Democrat, Sep 2, 1971 (via newspapers.com)
“Market at a Boil; Rival Simmers Down,” Janet Meyer, The Kansas City Star, October 9, 1977 (via newspapers.com)
Ice has long been a staple of American households. As refrigerators for the home became less expensive and more accessible, having ice became increasingly popular, especially crushed ice. In this video, I test out the Magic Hostess Ice Crusher, a vintage kitchen gadget that could crush ice fine or coarse with just a turn of a handle.
Orange Frappe (original recipe - makes 8 servings)
-1 cup instant nonfat dry milk crystals (I used instant nonfat dry powdered milk)
-2 cups whole milk
-1 pint orange sherbert
-1/8 teaspoon allspice
-3 cups orange juice
-1 quart crushed ice
-Orange slices and mint, for garnish
Stir instant crystals into whole milk and chill. Before serving, add sherbet and allspice and beat or blend in electric blender until foamy. Stir in orange juice. Pour over ice into chilled glasses. Garnish and serve with straws.
Sources:
“Sparkling Delights,” National Museum of American History (https://americanhistory.si.edu/object-project/refrigerators/ice-cubes)
“Many Ice Cubes a Necessity Now,” Muncie Morning Star, Apr 21, 1937 (via newspapers.com)
“Cold Cuts, Salads Served in Ice Have More Appeal,” The Charlotte Observer, Jul 28, 1950 (via newspapers.com)
“Ice Gives Luxury Touch,” Berwyn Life, Aug 22, 1951 (via newspapers.com)
“Foods Twice as Nice with Ice,” Berwyn Life, Jul 25, 1952 (via newspapers.com)
“Revolutionary Refrigerator: Servel Automatically Makes Ice,” News-Journal, Aug 17, 1953 (via newspapers.com)
“Crushed Ice Cools Meals This Summer,” The Gazette, Jul 30, 1957 (via newspapers.com)
“Winner in Snow Crop Frozen Food Contest,” Wheeler County Independent, Oct 24, 1957 (via newspapers.com)
“Use Milk Carton For Finely Crushed Ice,” The Daily Sentinel, Nov 17, 1961 (via newspapers.com)
“When Investment Know-How Pays Off,” Ben B. Schifman, The Kansas City Star, Mar 15, 1964 (via newspapers.com)
“Magic Hostess Electric Kitchen Helpers,” Ad, El Paso Times, Sep 24, 1964 (via newspapers.com)
“Tall, Cool, Refreshing for Parties,” Statesman Journal, Aug 12, 1965 (via newspapers.com)
“Gifts That Really Make it Big!,” Ad, Chillicothe Gazette, Nov 28, 1967 (via newspapers.com)
“Ice and Easy, Without Opening the Door!,” GE Americana Refrigerator Ad, The Democrat, Sep 2, 1971 (via newspapers.com)
“Market at a Boil; Rival Simmers Down,” Janet Meyer, The Kansas City Star, October 9, 1977 (via newspapers.com)
