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On Sat, 2 Apr 2011 14:49:35 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> wrote:

> > Cast-iron pan handle mitt. *Handier than a full length mitt for
> > stovetop work. *Source: ARS

>
> A frugal person with a sewing machine can whip these up from some many
> layered terry towels. or just wrap a towel around the handle a few
> times. Easy to launder and the price is right.


If you do it, congratulations - but you're the only one I've ever
heard of who does that and I know serious sewers. Now that I have a
gas stove, most of mine are singed and I can see how they could start
a serious kitchen fire. One of these days, I'll replace them with the
nonflammable type.





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