FWIW, in all my years in kitchens across the globe, one of the few culturally organic commonalities across them all was the tradition of taking a kitchen towel; arranging a long pile of ice cubes across its center and rolling it up tightly; securing with twist-ties, rubber bands, butcher string, etc. (even butterfly clips!) Then, draping it across the back of the neck, and tucking the ends into either side of the collar.
Boom! Instant cool, refreshing relief, straight to the dome via the pulminary system. (it cools the neck first, and shortly after, the head and chest) Bonus: the eventual drench as it melts isn’t a bad thing considering you’re already sweaty AF and helps cool you off too!
Plus, it makes you look like you’re obviously working really hard —what, with your uniform so saturated and all, from you neck down your back. 🤪
“I feel better!”
“Shutup, you’re dead.”
cat in background, being swung, yowling
“Actually, might go for a walk.”