On 25 Dec 2004 19:52:50 -0800, "Michael" > wrote:

>I was wondering if you folks have any kitchen items
>with a history that brings back memories.

Michael, you're quickly becoming one of my favorite posters. I'm glad
you're here.

After my dad passed, my younger sister took all of the kitchen stuff for
her daughter, so I didn't have any heirloom cookware. I take that back.
Mom had a 2 cup Pyrex measuring cup. The kind with a real handle instead
of a candy cane handle. I smile every time I pick it up.

Crash has gotten used to my seeing kitchen things in thrift shops, pointing
and beaming. "Mom had one like that!" When he hears those words, he knows
we're going home with something that will make me feel good when I use it.

I can't even begin to tell you how many 10" pie pans with fluted edges I've
accumulated (my memory sucks). Recently, I found a partial set of the
aluminum measuring cups that Mom used before the advent of Tupperware. I
have three out of the set. I get a little misty-eyed whenever I use them.

In Crash's family, the big thing was the gigantic yellow Pyrex mixing bowl
that his mom used to make potato salad in. We have that bowl. Crash says
I make potato salad that is almost identical to his mother's. The primary
difference is, I mix mine with a spoon, and she used her hands. There's a
funny story associated with that, but I'll save it for another time.

We also have Margaret's large, rectangular roasting pan. It'll hold a very
large turkey, with room to spare.

Thanks for bringing up good memories. Christmas can feel a little lonely
when all two people have is each other. Now I feel like I have a family
with me.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_