Subj : Cookware (part #2)
To : Ruth Haffly
From : Shawn Highfield
Date : Fri Apr 12 2024 06:11:46
-=> Quoting Ruth Haffly to Shawn Highfield <=-
RH> several times; the first time, when I saw the stove, I was taken back
RH> some years. It was exactly the same one as my mom had had. Dad had put
That was a fluke for sure!
RH> in a new electric stove when he built the house in the mid 50s. About
RH> 1976 she had the kitchen partly remodeled, put in a new stove, sink,
RH> fridge and cabinets. Don't know what she did with the old stove but it
RH> had some interesting features.
The old ones were interesting. My grandmother had a 50's era kitchen, I
am going to ask Mom if she has any pictures as I can't remember much, but
I do remember her range had two ovens one above the burners and one under
the burners (in the normal spot).
RH> electric, with a smooth cook top. First one of those I had in GA,
RH> military quarters. Found out I have to hold on to the handle of the
RH> pot/pan while I'm stirring so it won't wander off.
My daughter has one of those smooth tops. I prefer the older electric
one we have, but I'm also used to it. (She lives 3 floors below us in
same building, but her apartment is a recent re-model). Our apartment
is right out of 1977. LOL
RH> Or wear out the measure marks on the glassware. I found out that
RH> putting the glass measuring cups in the dishwasher wore off the marks
RH> over time so I replaced them, washing the new ones only by hand. The
No dishwasher here, but marks wear off anyway, I find showing the ingredient
the cup works while I eyeball amounts. LOL
Shawn
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