Icing Up

November, 1977

With the holiday season not too far away, your ice bucket once again comes into its own as an indispensable item for entertaining. If you're in the market for a new one, avoid the too-cute conversation piece that looks like a hollow log or a French chamber pot. An ice bucket, above all, should be functional; it should keep your cubes cold and crisp and it should be large enough. Nothing can kill a cocktail party faster than running out of ice. An ice bucket usually falls into one of three catego...