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I have a round griddle that was my mother's and my grandmother's before her. My dad tried to throw it away, but Mom rescued it. I always make pancakes on it, and I will pass it down to my middle daughter someday. It's funny how you get attached. to something like a pan! I also have some stainless steel cookie sheets and a 9 by 13 pan that I use all the time. I think I got them at a dime store for practically nothing. We have also had problems with nonstick pans. We have a new one that seems to be holding up better. Time will tell. I hope it keeps the finish because I do like washing nonstick pans. Hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

Having a glass top stove, I can't use my wonderful cast-iron pieces any more but I still have them. I hoping, that some time I may wind up with a gas stove and then they will certainly be used again!

I do have a set of non-stick cookware, Analon, and I love it! The frying pans do not hold up their coating but the other pots definitely do and clean up is a breeze with them! I recently purchased a couple of Caphalon non-stick fry pans and they are holding up very well so far!

I also have a couple of electric fry pans that are the absolute best when frying chicken--better than stove top cooking in my book--and they are ancient!!!

Also, I still have a couple of old Rival crock pots that I use when feeding a crowd--great for chili etc. I'm considering one of those Hamilton Beach pots that they are advertising on TV that has the latch on lid so that traveling with is easier! We have a group of friends we meet with every other Friday evening, for a little Bible study and then "socializing" always centered around food folks bring in, so I could really use a better one for traveling with!

Anyone have any opinions on the quality of slow-cooking with the Hamilton Beach line of crocks? I hear that alot of the newer crock pots tend to "boil" things rather than slow-cook them! I guess concerns about bacteria at too low a temp has caused them to raise the low cook setting too high now, in many folks opinions!

Most of my cookware is Calphalon Pro series. I do have an All-Clad saute pan and I would love more, but they can be a little pricey. I think I paid $249 for the saute pan and that was on sale!

I also have a couple of cast iron frying pans (can't make cornbread without one IMHO) and a cast iron Dutch Oven. THrough I will always keep the cast iron, I really want a Le Cruset Dutch Oven from Santa this year. Yea, another $200 or so.

Oh yea - and I have a couple of specialty copper pans - paella and a small 2 handled oval baking dish.

As far as crock pots, stick with the old Rival! I had one that gave up the ghost and bought the HB. What a piece of carp! Yes it gets WAY too hot. I was very fortunate that I found another Rival at a garage sale - it was a 15 yo wedding gift the people had never opened! I think I paid $10 for it.

Alexa

One of my favorites is the medium-sized "George" cooker that we have. It cooks just about any meat and cleans up really fast,if you put on a couple on wet paper towels,right after taking off the food! I use it all the time,(and it is non stick)!

I have mostly All-Clad (husband Santa-ed me with it one year) but I also love the old roaster I got when my great-aunt passed away. Haven't met the turkey yet that won't fit in this monster.

I have a Rival crock pot that I swear by for pot roast and such.

My mother had an electric fry pan that she used to make Hamburger Helper when it first came out. "Rice Oriental" ooo la la.

When I moved out of my parents' house I took the old silver-tone colander. Stands on 3 feet. Best darn colander ever. I've tried others but this is the best pasta strainer in the world.

OK, I also stole my mother's eyebrow tweezers. Still use them and no others work as well. I have to hide them when my sister visits.

Maybe a little more info than you really needed :-)

Becky

I used to agree with the non-stick cookware comments, but the last year or two they have improved dramatically, if you buy the stuff that is made to last to begin with.
I haven't had a single pan "peel" for a long time now, inside--or out!
My cookware is a plethora of stuff I actually use, but some alot, some only a couple times a year.
My favorites are a large Non-stick chicken fryer with lid, a cast iron pot that is missing it's original wooden handle so there's just a nub to hang on to to stir with---that pan makes awesome homemade candy, and Pampered Chef microwave bowls/strainers. I can't remember what they are called for sure, but they are great, and pretty cheap. I use both the large and small sizes every single week. I have 2 of each.
I have alot of cast iron skillets, still use them. Otherwise, you name it, I might have it. I have 4 crockpots, 2 slow cookers now. And YES! Some of those get way too hot! Mom called me about a gift for Christmas. She said, No Kidding.... "NO Hostas, nothing outside related"
LOL. I about died laughing. I chose one of those new crockpots that you can program ahead, for cook, low, then warm. Even said I wanted stainless steel. I swear, I will get rid of all the ones I have now, except for the new one I just bought last spring LOL.
Rox

One of my favorite pieces is actually a cheap microwave pot from Pampered Chef. It's just black pastic, but it's great for steaming vegetable, heating up soups, etc.

I also *love* my calphalon fry pan!

Hi Janice,
Yes, your right,i did miss the SPAM,i thought you were correcting some one,so not like you and i was taken back by it,sorry,and lol.:0(--:0)
I have not been on as much the last few weeks, i am having a bit of a back and neck problem, been going for therapy every day, sessions are 31/2 hours long,in two weeks it will be cut back to every other day,for 4 months.
I feel better already.
So, what will every one be doing this winter?How about you Janice?Got any thing fun planned?
Carol

That's okay, Carol--I'm surprised my 'comment' was not removed along with the SPAM since
it has no relevance without it--and it does look like I'm smacking someone whose post is still visible!! {{gwi:891532}}

It's all that hosta gardening that's gotten to your neck--huh? Maybe not!
Did something happen to you, Carol--that we've been left uninformed about? That CAN'T happen
once you've become 'family' here, ya know! :o)

This winter, we have another 'project' on our seemingly life-long house rennovation! Because we have
a couple of dogs, we are choosing laminate wood flooring over the real deal hardwood flooring for our
family room! We've always had carpeting but I'm really liking the smooth flooring over carpeting,
for ease of cleaning and durability! We have porcelain tile almost everywhere else right now,
except the master bedroom, computer room (which is one of the bedrooms) and the dining area!
It took hubby 20 years to talk me into it and he's right--it's great stuff to live with!

And--I've developed an interest in jewelry making! Sigh--spent alot of bucks gathering tools and materials
and actually have sold a set of necklace and bracelet with interest in whatever else I make! I love the process of
the designing of it, but wear not a lot of jewelry myself! Funny how that is!!!

How about you, Carol?

Hi Janice,
I did think you were SMACKING some one,ha ha ha
But i really knew better.
As for my back and neck,i discovered i have Degenertive Disc Diease,possably a pinched nerve,and my neck is a mess,i have had this problem about 3-4 years, i was going for Acupuncture,Spinal Adjustment,Electrical Stimulation,And Therapetic Massage,nothing has helped me,my headaches are what prompted me to seek treatment elseware,so bad i wish a semi truck would run over my head.
I suppose yard work hasn't helped it much,lol
But, what ya gonna do, can't quit living,eh?
Thank you for asking, i am sure this will do the trick.

Winter project for me?,oh,lets see,i make Victorian Lamp shades,so i have a order from my son,that i need to make him one,so i will probly do that,i want to study up on Hybridizing,AND,,,,,,
I am embrassed to say this to all of you,but i am going to,so ok,you all know that i am 60-61 in another month,married at 16,on,and on,every one has a story-eh?
To make mine short,my parents did not believe in education,so i never had a lot of schooling,one of my BIGGEST REGRETS in my life,so, i am going back,well, not really back, because i never went in the first place,any way, i am going for my GED.There, i said it!WHEW!

This will be my BIG, thing i do this year.

Your jewlery making sounds like it will be a lot of fun for you,i was sort of interested in working with Polymer Clay,(spelling )at one time, still am really, what medium are you working with Janice?
Maybe when you get a few pieces made, you can send me a picture of what you do.
Ya, know, we set up at some markets,and there are all kinds of things people sell, you should keep that in mind,
$$$$$$$$$$ is always nice,lol
Carol

Way to go, Carol!!!! I'm so proud of you!! You'll probably find out you're a better student
now, then you were or could have been then!!! I applaud your courage and determination to do what
you've decided!!!!

I remember, about 24 years ago, I decided to take my first course in our Community Bible Institute!
It was on the book of Luke and I was so scared that I would look like an idiot and not do very well!
I swallowed my pride and plunged in--and as tough as it was, with homework, etc. I made an A!!!
I think, when we have the right incentive--we do so much better!!!

I sure hope the therapy helps your neck, Carol--how awful for you--such headaches and all!!!!

I'm very excited to work with polymer clay! I've purchased all the best recommended
books by Donna Kato, Sue Heaser, Barbara McQuire and Carol Blackburn, on ebay mostly and I've
also purchased a pasta machine, clay extruder, tools, etc. and I'm good to go after Christmas!!!
I'm so excited!!!

Thank you for your encouragement and let me know if you decide to 'get into it', too!!!!

So far, I've used purchased beads to make my pieces but am MOST excited to make my own!
You can make some pretty amazing ones, dichroic and faux stones like Jasper, turquoise and
the like, pretty effectively and easily I hope!

Hey--maybe we should start another thread on this subject--you know, winter projects, etc.!!

You wanna do it or me?

Chocolateis2b8, wonderful to hear from you again. I've missed your hosta posts.

To all:
Except for the skillets, I'm still using the pots and pans I got with green stamps before and during my first few years of marriage!!! I did get another set of them from contests my husband's company had and there are times when I use most of the 2 and 3 Qt. pans at once.

I have gone through those huge crock pots from 15 to 20 years ago and I kept the linings and lids to use for huge servings of baked beans I make for holiday dinners. I come from a very large family.

I'm a big fan of my 15 in. GF since I started to be more health savy. I grill vegetables first, put in oven to keep warm, then do meat. My hubby is a gravy type of man and I am slowly breaking him of this habit. I tell him that if he wants gravy he can make it!! I do give in on some things though. LOL I'm taking it with me on our winter
trip.

Hobbys. I've taken up and discarded so many trends that I can't remembe all of them.

When our sons were young I made their suits a couple of times,and made fancy halloween costumes for the grandchildren when they came along. Now it's just simple alterations and rips and tears.

I guess gardening is the one constant I still love and do.

Carol, sorry to hear about your neck and back. Maybe you can rest them over the winter and be ready to go come spring. Getting your GED is a wonderful undertaking. It's something just for you!

I'm being brave and sending this without checking my terrible spelling!

Connie

I thought the origional post was current not almost 2 years old!!!!! LOL

I guess I should pay more attention to what I read! It was fun reading amyway and fun responding to.

Connie

Hello every one,first,let me say thank you for all the well wishes,talk about embaressing,being the only 60 year old in a class of youngsters is quiet a first for me,lol

Connie,i didn;t now how old this was either,ha ha-your spelling is just fine.

Janice,yes,start a new thread,this should be fun.I will post a couple of pictures of my shades.

I use cast iron skillets for cooking, but like me, they have gained weight.They are heaver now than they have ever been. :0)

Carol

Janice,
Where is your new posting? :0)
About several things i guess:
1.Hobby over winter?
2.Health Care?
Carol

Okey dokey--Carol-I guess 'I'll' be the one, then!! LOL :o)

First, Congratulations Carol! I have always felt it would be really difficult to go back to school. I did well in school and one year of college but that was SOOOO long ago.

Janice, I forgot to send you pictures of my sisters jewelery. I'll do that soon!

One comment about cookware. I have to mention my Braun Coffee Pot. It's an old, white, not very attractive one. It's probably the third or fourth we've had in 30 years. Everytime we tried anything else, it never made good coffee. A couple years ago after renovating the kitchen (still not done) I got a DeLonge stainless steel beauty with points from Visa. It really was great to look at but it made terrible coffee. I tried everything, grinding the coffee even finer (I already ground it on the 2nd to finest grind available). I used more coffee. I had the machine to a rapairman. I finally got a replacement unit. Still made awful coffee. Finally the repairman and I figured out it was the heat of the water. There was no way to adjust this. It was what it was. I had coffee made in three or four different coffee makers this winter when I was on my little vacation to see friends and family. None of them made good coffee. I ended up giving the DeLonge to a neighbor who didn't care if her coffee was weak. I should say here that I like French Roast, ground fine and strong. One friend declined my coffee and commented that, personally, she didn't drink tar! I drink 2 cups in the morning and that all, but it has to be good. The other day I was trying to get some replacement parts for my Braun Food Processor and found out Braun doesn't sell kitchen appliances anymore!!! I panicked. I went straight to Value Villiage and found another old white Braun coffee pot.

Great post, Myrle!! I feel your pain! I just hate it when something I like, that works gets discontinued!

We finally 'bit the bullet' and laid out the money for a programmable Cuisinart Burr-Grinder unit--it makes great coffee!!!
It's so hot thatI have to let it sit a few minutes to drink it, and I think you're right, it's all to do with the heat of the water
going through the grounds!!!

Hi everyone. I was just given two Toastmaster Roaster (I believe 18gl) that were missing the inside liner pans. They were left behind when a store closed. They were very dirty, but cleaned up like new and work fine. I tried to see if I could order new ones from a company on-line. However, they quoted me $40 including shipping per pan! Almost new roaster price. Does anyone know if I can get used ones somewhere...or can you cook without them without burning everything? I have never used roasters before, but have been told they are wonderful and am excited to have them. Thanks for any help you can give.