The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
just haven't done it yet. http://tinyurl.com/nxvuvvg

BTW, the only sane place to buy silicone spatulas is Bed Bath and
Beyond.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...icone+spatulas


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"sf" > wrote in message
news
>
> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,

Did you read her 'kitchen must haves'? Good stuff about using a scale ;-)

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On 4/27/2014 12:45 PM, sf wrote:
>
> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
> just haven't done it yet. http://tinyurl.com/nxvuvvg
>
> BTW, the only sane place to buy silicone spatulas is Bed Bath and
> Beyond.
> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...icone+spatulas
>
>

I have all the items.

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On Sun, 27 Apr 2014 19:07:03 +0100, "Ophelia"
> wrote:

>
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> news
> >
> > The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
> > it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>
> Did you read her 'kitchen must haves'? Good stuff about using a scale ;-)

I have a scale, but don't use it very often.


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On 4/27/2014 1:14 PM, sf wrote:
> On Sun, 27 Apr 2014 19:07:03 +0100, "Ophelia"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> news
>>>
>>> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>>> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>>
>> Did you read her 'kitchen must haves'? Good stuff about using a scale ;-)
>
> I have a scale, but don't use it very often.
>
>
I use mine for portion control. I always weigh pasta so I know what two
ounces is. Two ounces is the recommended serving and all the nutritional
info is related to that amount. I can get a better carb count for DH
that way.

I also use the digital scale when we have a foster kitten so I can track
their progress.

I'm hoping that later this month, when I'm on two legs again, we will
get another baby to foster. It's been almost a year since our last one.

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On Sun, 27 Apr 2014 10:45:16 -0700, sf > wrote:

>
>The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>just haven't done it yet. http://tinyurl.com/nxvuvvg
>
>BTW, the only sane place to buy silicone spatulas is Bed Bath and
>Beyond.
>http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...icone+spatulas

Why does she specify stainless steel bowls? I've been using the same
set of pyrex nesting bowls for over 40 years, and have been very happy
with them.

(or does it have something to do with peeling garlic...)

Doris

"Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
eb.com...
> On 4/27/2014 1:14 PM, sf wrote:
>> On Sun, 27 Apr 2014 19:07:03 +0100, "Ophelia"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "sf" > wrote in message
>>> news >>>>
>>>> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>>>> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>>>
>>> Did you read her 'kitchen must haves'? Good stuff about using a scale
>>> ;-)
>>
>> I have a scale, but don't use it very often.
>>
>>
> I use mine for portion control. I always weigh pasta so I know what two
> ounces is. Two ounces is the recommended serving and all the nutritional
> info is related to that amount. I can get a better carb count for DH that
> way.
>
> I also use the digital scale when we have a foster kitten so I can track
> their progress.
>
> I'm hoping that later this month, when I'm on two legs again, we will get
> another baby to foster. It's been almost a year since our last one.

Good luck on the 'two legs' thing

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"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
> eb.com...
>> On 4/27/2014 1:14 PM, sf wrote:
>>> On Sun, 27 Apr 2014 19:07:03 +0100, "Ophelia"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "sf" > wrote in message
>>>> news >>>>>
>>>>> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>>>>> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>>>>
>>>> Did you read her 'kitchen must haves'? Good stuff about using a scale
>>>> ;-)
>>>
>>> I have a scale, but don't use it very often.
>>>
>>>
>> I use mine for portion control. I always weigh pasta so I know what two
>> ounces is. Two ounces is the recommended serving and all the nutritional
>> info is related to that amount. I can get a better carb count for DH
>> that way.
>>
>> I also use the digital scale when we have a foster kitten so I can track
>> their progress.
>>
>> I'm hoping that later this month, when I'm on two legs again, we will get
>> another baby to foster. It's been almost a year since our last one.
>
> Good luck on the 'two legs' thing

Sent too soon ... meant to add, those babies need you too !!!


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"Doris Night" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 27 Apr 2014 10:45:16 -0700, sf > wrote:
>
>>
>>The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>>it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>>just haven't done it yet. http://tinyurl.com/nxvuvvg
>>
>>BTW, the only sane place to buy silicone spatulas is Bed Bath and
>>Beyond.
>>http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...icone+spatulas
>
> Why does she specify stainless steel bowls? I've been using the same
> set of pyrex nesting bowls for over 40 years, and have been very happy
> with them.
>
> (or does it have something to do with peeling garlic...)

heh who knows ...


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On 2014-04-27, Doris Night > wrote:
> Why does she specify stainless steel bowls? I've been using the same
> set of pyrex nesting bowls for over 40 years, and have been very happy
> with them.

Haven't you heard? Current made "Pyrex" bowls explode. I'll not use
'em.

nb

On 4/27/2014 2:29 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "Doris Night" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sun, 27 Apr 2014 10:45:16 -0700, sf > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>>> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>>> just haven't done it yet. http://tinyurl.com/nxvuvvg
>>>
>>> BTW, the only sane place to buy silicone spatulas is Bed Bath and
>>> Beyond.
>>> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...icone+spatulas
>>>
>>
>> Why does she specify stainless steel bowls? I've been using the same
>> set of pyrex nesting bowls for over 40 years, and have been very happy
>> with them.
>>
>> (or does it have something to do with peeling garlic...)
>
> heh who knows ...
>
>

I have an OXO silicone spatula, bought at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It works
well but the handle may not be silicone and tends to melt when resting
on the side of a skillet.

--
Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

Extraneous "not." in Reply To.

On Sunday, April 27, 2014 11:45:16 AM UTC-6, sf wrote:
> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>
> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>
> just haven't done it yet. http://tinyurl.com/nxvuvvg
>
>
>
> BTW, the only sane place to buy silicone spatulas is Bed Bath and
>
> Beyond.
>
> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...icone+spatulas
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> Good Food.
>
> Good Friends.
>
> Good Memories.

My must have that is not on the list is tongs. I use tongs for most of my cooking. The are great for stove top, oven broiling, outdoor grilling, and will retrieve dropped items when in a pinch. I have a very old Pyrex nesting set of mixing bowls that I use regularly, but also have a great set of ss mixing bowls that I also use a lot. I take the ss to the pool for serving bowls sometimes.

Dale P

On 4/27/2014 1:28 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> "Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
>> eb.com...
>>> On 4/27/2014 1:14 PM, sf wrote:
>>>> On Sun, 27 Apr 2014 19:07:03 +0100, "Ophelia"
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "sf" > wrote in message
>>>>> news >>>>>>
>>>>>> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>>>>>> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>>>>>
>>>>> Did you read her 'kitchen must haves'? Good stuff about using a scale
>>>>> ;-)
>>>>
>>>> I have a scale, but don't use it very often.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> I use mine for portion control. I always weigh pasta so I know what two
>>> ounces is. Two ounces is the recommended serving and all the nutritional
>>> info is related to that amount. I can get a better carb count for DH
>>> that way.
>>>
>>> I also use the digital scale when we have a foster kitten so I can track
>>> their progress.
>>>
>>> I'm hoping that later this month, when I'm on two legs again, we will
>>> get
>>> another baby to foster. It's been almost a year since our last one.
>>
>> Good luck on the 'two legs' thing
>
> Sent too soon ... meant to add, those babies need you too !!!
>
>
I'm feeling like I need a baby, too. :-)

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On 4/27/2014 2:46 PM, notbob wrote:
> On 2014-04-27, Doris Night > wrote:
>> Why does she specify stainless steel bowls? I've been using the same
>> set of pyrex nesting bowls for over 40 years, and have been very happy
>> with them.
>
> Haven't you heard? Current made "Pyrex" bowls explode. I'll not use
> 'em.

I don't know that Pyrex is any worse than it used to be but Corning sold
its rights to "Corelle" and the dishes are no longer made of Pyroceram.
The original Pyroceram dishes could be heated to red heat and then
dipped in ice-water without breaking. Don't try it with current Corelle.


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Extraneous "not." in Reply To.

On Sunday, April 27, 2014 1:45:16 PM UTC-4, sf wrote:
> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>
> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>
> just haven't done it yet. http://tinyurl.com/nxvuvvg
>
>
>
> BTW, the only sane place to buy silicone spatulas is Bed Bath and
>
> Beyond.
>
> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...icone+spatulas
>
>
>
>
>
> --


A ruler? Come ON. I can estimate with my handspan, finger joints etc. or I can walk to a room where rulers sleep til needed.

"Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
eb.com...
> On 4/27/2014 1:28 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>>
>>> "Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
>>> eb.com...
>>>> On 4/27/2014 1:14 PM, sf wrote:
>>>>> On Sun, 27 Apr 2014 19:07:03 +0100, "Ophelia"
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "sf" > wrote in message
>>>>>> news >>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>>>>>>> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Did you read her 'kitchen must haves'? Good stuff about using a
>>>>>> scale
>>>>>> ;-)
>>>>>
>>>>> I have a scale, but don't use it very often.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> I use mine for portion control. I always weigh pasta so I know what
>>>> two
>>>> ounces is. Two ounces is the recommended serving and all the
>>>> nutritional
>>>> info is related to that amount. I can get a better carb count for DH
>>>> that way.
>>>>
>>>> I also use the digital scale when we have a foster kitten so I can
>>>> track
>>>> their progress.
>>>>
>>>> I'm hoping that later this month, when I'm on two legs again, we will
>>>> get
>>>> another baby to foster. It's been almost a year since our last one.
>>>
>>> Good luck on the 'two legs' thing
>>
>> Sent too soon ... meant to add, those babies need you too !!!
>>
>>
> I'm feeling like I need a baby, too. :-)

Oh yes!!!

Bless you


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On Sunday, April 27, 2014 3:46:56 PM UTC-4, Kalmia wrote:
> On Sunday, April 27, 2014 1:45:16 PM UTC-4, sf wrote:
>
> > The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>
> >
>
> > it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>
> >
>
> > just haven't done it yet. http://tinyurl.com/nxvuvvg
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > BTW, the only sane place to buy silicone spatulas is Bed Bath and
>
> >
>
> > Beyond.
>
> >
>
> > http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...icone+spatulas
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > --
>
>
>
>
>
> A ruler? Come ON. I can estimate with my handspan, finger joints etc. or I can walk to a room where rulers sleep til needed.

Addendum: I don't own a scale, or an offset spat. I DO own about ten SS mixing bowls - gifts, yard sale, two households at one time.....yet still reach for a glass or china type for certain things, and I honestly can't determine why.

I have a grater but a cheapie that seems to do the trick.

My SO says the only thing a kitchen really needs is a knife. HA.

On 2014-04-27 2:14 PM, sf wrote:
..
>>>
>>> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>>> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>>
>> Did you read her 'kitchen must haves'? Good stuff about using a scale ;-)
>
> I have a scale, but don't use it very often.
>
>


I have them all, and the scale is one I rarely use. I can think of a
lot of other things that should go on the list ahead of some of the
things. A good set of knives should be on the list. A microplane is
handy for grating, but you could use a good knife to slice the zest off
and then chop it.

On 2014-04-27 5:04 PM, Kalmia wrote:

> Addendum: I don't own a scale, or an offset spat. I DO own about
> ten SS mixing bowls - gifts, yard sale, two households at one
> time.....yet still reach for a glass or china type for certain
> things, and I honestly can't determine why.
>
> I have a grater but a cheapie that seems to do the trick.
>
> My SO says the only thing a kitchen really needs is a knife. HA.
>


Is that the only think it needs, or the one thing that every kitchen
must have. I think that a good set of knives should have been on the list.

"James Silverton" > wrote in message
...
> On 4/27/2014 2:29 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Doris Night" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Sun, 27 Apr 2014 10:45:16 -0700, sf > wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>>>> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>>>> just haven't done it yet. http://tinyurl.com/nxvuvvg
>>>>
>>>> BTW, the only sane place to buy silicone spatulas is Bed Bath and
>>>> Beyond.
>>>> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...icone+spatulas
>>>>
>>>
>>> Why does she specify stainless steel bowls? I've been using the same
>>> set of pyrex nesting bowls for over 40 years, and have been very happy
>>> with them.
>>>
>>> (or does it have something to do with peeling garlic...)
>>
>> heh who knows ...
>>
>>
>
> I have an OXO silicone spatula, bought at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It works
> well but the handle may not be silicone and tends to melt when resting on
> the side of a skillet.

I love the OXO stuff! I have a few things from them. Yesterday I broke
the handle on my poultry shears and am now going for an OXO one. Hopefully
it will last longer too.


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On 4/27/2014 2:46 PM, notbob wrote:
> On 2014-04-27, Doris Night > wrote:
>> Why does she specify stainless steel bowls? I've been using the same
>> set of pyrex nesting bowls for over 40 years, and have been very happy
>> with them.
>
> Haven't you heard? Current made "Pyrex" bowls explode. I'll not use
> 'em.
>
> nb
>
40 year old pyrex is hardly "current". Don't know what would cause
mixing bowls to explode.

Jill

On 2014-04-27 6:06 PM, jmcquown wrote:

>> Haven't you heard? Current made "Pyrex" bowls explode. I'll not use
>> 'em.
>>
>> nb
>>
> 40 year old pyrex is hardly "current". Don't know what would cause
> mixing bowls to explode.
>

I thought that was the point. Pyrex used to have a reputation for being
very resistant to heat change problems. The 40 year old stuff is the
old durable stuff. The newer Pyrex is not as safe as the old stuff.

In article >,
says...
>
> On 4/27/2014 2:46 PM, notbob wrote:
> > On 2014-04-27, Doris Night > wrote:
> >> Why does she specify stainless steel bowls? I've been using the same
> >> set of pyrex nesting bowls for over 40 years, and have been very happy
> >> with them.
> >
> > Haven't you heard? Current made "Pyrex" bowls explode. I'll not use
> > 'em.
> >
> > nb
> >
> 40 year old pyrex is hardly "current". Don't know what would cause
> mixing bowls to explode.

I still have and frequently use a 45 yr old set of 3 nesting pyrex
bowls..still going strong.

Janet UK

On 4/27/2014 6:28 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2014-04-27 6:06 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>>> Haven't you heard? Current made "Pyrex" bowls explode. I'll not use
>>> 'em.
>>>
>>> nb
>>>
>> 40 year old pyrex is hardly "current". Don't know what would cause
>> mixing bowls to explode.
>>
>
> I thought that was the point. Pyrex used to have a reputation for being
> very resistant to heat change problems. The 40 year old stuff is the
> old durable stuff. The newer Pyrex is not as safe as the old stuff.
>
That *was* my point. nb is the one who mentioned "current made" and
"exploding". I'd hardly call 40 year old Pyrex (or stainless steel, for
that matter) mixing bowls current.

Jill

"sf" > wrote in message
news
>
> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
> just haven't done it yet. http://tinyurl.com/nxvuvvg
>
> BTW, the only sane place to buy silicone spatulas is Bed Bath and
> Beyond.
> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...icone+spatulas

Sane place? I absolutely HATE Bed Bath and Beyond. I don't know if it is
the lighting or what but the one nearest me always makes me depressed when I
go in. It's just sort of dingy looking. Then the prices make me angry. I
have only been in there three times. If I have to get something from them,
I'll order online but really most anywhere else sells the same products for
a lot less.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 27 Apr 2014 19:07:03 +0100, "Ophelia"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> news
>> >
>> > The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>> > it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>>
>> Did you read her 'kitchen must haves'? Good stuff about using a scale
>> ;-)
>
> I have a scale, but don't use it very often.

I rarely use mine now. I used to weigh some food but no need as I can just
eyeball it now. Of course this wouldn't work for something like flour where
moisture could affect it.

On 4/27/2014 6:01 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> news
>>
>> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>> just haven't done it yet. http://tinyurl.com/nxvuvvg
>>
>> BTW, the only sane place to buy silicone spatulas is Bed Bath and
>> Beyond.
>> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...icone+spatulas
>>
>
> Sane place? I absolutely HATE Bed Bath and Beyond. I don't know if it
> is the lighting or what but the one nearest me always makes me depressed
> when I go in. It's just sort of dingy looking. Then the prices make me
> angry. I have only been in there three times. If I have to get
> something from them, I'll order online but really most anywhere else
> sells the same products for a lot less.

Get a coupon.

I have no problem with the store near me.

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On 4/27/2014 1:24 PM, Doris Night wrote:

> Why does she specify stainless steel bowls? I've been using the same
> set of pyrex nesting bowls for over 40 years, and have been very happy
> with them.

Maybe because stainless steel bowls won't shatter if dropped?

I have a set of three Revere Ware SS bowls and love love love them! The
best part is the ring on the side. I slip a finger through that and it
makes handling the bowl, regardless of task, so much easier!

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There is no love more sincere than the love of food.
....George Bernard Shaw

> On 4/27/2014 6:01 PM, Julie Bove wrote:

>> Sane place? I absolutely HATE Bed Bath and Beyond.

I love everything about BB&B. Just strolling the store (every inch!) is
a real treat.

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There is no love more sincere than the love of food.
....George Bernard Shaw

On 4/27/2014 8:28 PM, DreadfulBitch wrote:
> On 4/27/2014 1:24 PM, Doris Night wrote:
>
>> Why does she specify stainless steel bowls? I've been using the same
>> set of pyrex nesting bowls for over 40 years, and have been very happy
>> with them.
>
> Maybe because stainless steel bowls won't shatter if dropped?
>
> I have a set of three Revere Ware SS bowls and love love love them! The
> best part is the ring on the side. I slip a finger through that and it
> makes handling the bowl, regardless of task, so much easier!
>
I have a set of those nested Revere Ware SS bowls, too. I bought mine
in 1978 or so.

The ring on the side of the Revere mixing bowls is very nice for holding
the bowl steady while mixing or beating. Ditto while pouring batter
into a pan. I use mine for hand-beating cornbread batter.

My mom's set of Revere SS mixing bowls circa 1951 did not come with
tight fitting snap-on plastic lids. The Revere Ware SS bowls I bought
for myself did.

Jill

"Doris Night" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 27 Apr 2014 10:45:16 -0700, sf > wrote:
>
>>
>>The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>>it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>>just haven't done it yet. http://tinyurl.com/nxvuvvg
>>
>>BTW, the only sane place to buy silicone spatulas is Bed Bath and
>>Beyond.
>>http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...icone+spatulas
>
> Why does she specify stainless steel bowls? I've been using the same
> set of pyrex nesting bowls for over 40 years, and have been very happy
> with them.
>
> (or does it have something to do with peeling garlic...)

I have several. One is kept in the garage to put water in for my gardener's
dog or any stray cats that might come to see me. It was originally
purchased as an emergency thing when Angela became ill in a restaurant and
was throwing up. I ran into the nearest store and bought it for her in case
she didn't make it home. As it played out, she didn't need it and it
probably wouldn't have been big enough anyway but... I didn't have time to
look for a cheaper, larger one and so... I found another use for it.

Of course I have my garlic peelers and then I have an 8 quart one that used
to mix my meatloaf in. It was originally purchased to make pasta salad. My
mom said some relatives were coming to visit with their kids and grandkids.
She didn't tell me how many were coming and I assumed far more than did
come. So we never did finish off that pasta salad. Heh!

It does come in handy though. Normally it sits back in the corner of my
kitchen and holds things that don't have a home. Like decorative
toothpicks, extra toothpicks, skewers, candy papers and the potato masher
whose handle is so big and thick that it won't fit in my utensil holders.

I do have my big roaster and it could be used to mix up large amounts of
things. It's what I used to use for fruitcake. But since it is oval and
not round and more shallow than the big bowl, it's not necessarily ideal.

What a lot of people do with stainless steel bowls is to put them over water
to make an impromptu double boiler. Yes, you can do this with Pyrex and I
have, but I wouldn't with the newer stuff.

I actually like my giant bowl as it is much lighter in weight than my
largest glass mixing bowl or pudding basin (those are super heavy) or even
my pasta bowl. Those can get quite heavy depending on what you put in them.
But, the metal can't be put in the microwave which is why I see no seed for
any other sizes.

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> On 2014-04-27, Doris Night > wrote:
>> Why does she specify stainless steel bowls? I've been using the same
>> set of pyrex nesting bowls for over 40 years, and have been very happy
>> with them.
>
> Haven't you heard? Current made "Pyrex" bowls explode. I'll not use
> 'em.

Me either. I have almost gotten rid of all of my Pyrex stuff. My bowls are
pretty sold so probably safe. I think I got them in the late '70s or
perhaps early '80s. I think I do have one newer casserole. It's small so I
don't use it often. And when I do use it, it's often just to store
something in. It has a lid. I'm afraid to cook with them now.

I like the new pie plates that I got for the Easter pie. They are larger
and deeper than the standard pie plate. I doubt that I would use them to
bake a pie in because of the size but they are just the right size to make a
casserole for the three of us.

"James Silverton" > wrote in message
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> On 4/27/2014 2:46 PM, notbob wrote:
>> On 2014-04-27, Doris Night > wrote:
>>> Why does she specify stainless steel bowls? I've been using the same
>>> set of pyrex nesting bowls for over 40 years, and have been very happy
>>> with them.
>>
>> Haven't you heard? Current made "Pyrex" bowls explode. I'll not use
>> 'em.
>
> I don't know that Pyrex is any worse than it used to be but Corning sold
> its rights to "Corelle" and the dishes are no longer made of Pyroceram.
> The original Pyroceram dishes could be heated to red heat and then dipped
> in ice-water without breaking. Don't try it with current Corelle.

Angela bought me my current Corelle when she was 4 or 5 so it is at least 10
years old. I have put the cereal bowls in the microwave with no problem and
also the plates. But... I have noticed with my prior sets, after they get
a number of years old, if you drop one, it will smash to powdery bits! When
it was new, you could drop one and it wouldn't break.

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
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> On 2014-04-27 6:06 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>>> Haven't you heard? Current made "Pyrex" bowls explode. I'll not use
>>> 'em.
>>>
>>> nb
>>>
>> 40 year old pyrex is hardly "current". Don't know what would cause
>> mixing bowls to explode.
>>
>
> I thought that was the point. Pyrex used to have a reputation for being
> very resistant to heat change problems. The 40 year old stuff is the old
> durable stuff. The newer Pyrex is not as safe as the old stuff.

She said hers was 40 years old.

"Janet" > wrote in message
t...
> In article >,
> says...
>>
>> On 4/27/2014 2:46 PM, notbob wrote:
>> > On 2014-04-27, Doris Night > wrote:
>> >> Why does she specify stainless steel bowls? I've been using the same
>> >> set of pyrex nesting bowls for over 40 years, and have been very happy
>> >> with them.
>> >
>> > Haven't you heard? Current made "Pyrex" bowls explode. I'll not use
>> > 'em.
>> >
>> > nb
>> >
>> 40 year old pyrex is hardly "current". Don't know what would cause
>> mixing bowls to explode.
>
> I still have and frequently use a 45 yr old set of 3 nesting pyrex
> bowls..still going strong.

I have Pyrex from the 1960's. I either bought it or it was given to me
used.

"dalep" > wrote in message
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On Sunday, April 27, 2014 11:45:16 AM UTC-6, sf wrote:
> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>
> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>
> just haven't done it yet. http://tinyurl.com/nxvuvvg
>
>
>
> BTW, the only sane place to buy silicone spatulas is Bed Bath and
>
> Beyond.
>
> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...icone+spatulas
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> Good Food.
>
> Good Friends.
>
> Good Memories.

My must have that is not on the list is tongs. I use tongs for most of my
cooking. The are great for stove top, oven broiling, outdoor grilling, and
will retrieve dropped items when in a pinch. I have a very old Pyrex
nesting set of mixing bowls that I use regularly, but also have a great set
of ss mixing bowls that I also use a lot. I take the ss to the pool for
serving bowls sometimes.

Dale P

---

I'm with ya there! Although I got rid of all of my old metal ones. I had
two pairs only because one got misplaced. I am so glad we aren't making
moves any more. Those movers that move the military always manage to put
things in boxes where they don't belong and that was the case with the
tongs!

They were similar to these:

http://www.amazon.com/Ekco-1057838-A...ds=metal+tongs

I don't know why but my mom had this kind and she used them to serve
spaghetti. As you can imagine, they are highly ineffective. And bad for
serving hot food because the handles got hot! Actually mine had only plain
metal handles. I don't think I needed the things at all but they are what I
grew up with so assumed that I needed them.

Then I got some like these:

http://www.amazon.com/Update-Interna...ds=metal+tongs

I actually did keep my three tiny ones. They are handy for serving little
cut up veggies. But I had a ton of the larger ones, purchased for serving
Chinese food at a birthday party. I also bought a ton of serving spoons.

I found them to be highly ineffective for cooking as well because I had to
be careful not to scratch my non-stick pans. And if you leave one resting
on a pan, it gets hot!

Angela bought me some silicone tongs and I loved them so much that I now own
several sets. I used to use a pancake turner for flipping meat and I still
will for something in patty form. But I prefer the tongs now for solid
pieces of meat.

"Kalmia" > wrote in message
...

> A ruler? Come ON. I can estimate with my handspan, finger joints etc.
> or I can walk to a room where rulers sleep til needed.

Yeah. I did use them when I was younger for things like measuring my dough
to see how thick/thin it was. But I do still need them to check pan sizes.
Although I am good at estimating, sometimes it is important.

"Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
eb.com...
> On 4/27/2014 6:01 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> news
>>>
>>> The only one I don't have is the off set spatula... not much use for
>>> it at my house, I guess. In any case, I do plan to buy one someday,
>>> just haven't done it yet. http://tinyurl.com/nxvuvvg
>>>
>>> BTW, the only sane place to buy silicone spatulas is Bed Bath and
>>> Beyond.
>>> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...icone+spatulas
>>>
>>
>> Sane place? I absolutely HATE Bed Bath and Beyond. I don't know if it
>> is the lighting or what but the one nearest me always makes me depressed
>> when I go in. It's just sort of dingy looking. Then the prices make me
>> angry. I have only been in there three times. If I have to get
>> something from them, I'll order online but really most anywhere else
>> sells the same products for a lot less.
>
> Get a coupon.

A coupon? No. I can do better elsewhere at other stores, despite the
coupon.
>
> I have no problem with the store near me.

Well, you might not but I seriously dislike ours. Why pay $5 for something
I can get elsewhere for 50 cents? That's the sort of pricing I have
noticed. And the towels I bought there (gift card) were such poor quality
that they went to shreds on the first washing. I don't need their stuff.

"DreadfulBitch" > wrote in message
...
>
>> On 4/27/2014 6:01 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>>> Sane place? I absolutely HATE Bed Bath and Beyond.
>
> I love everything about BB&B. Just strolling the store (every inch!) is a
> real treat.

Seriously? Hmm... We obviously have very different tastes.

When we first moved back here, we went to visit my husband's friend. Their
house made me very uncomfortable, perhaps because I felt that it lacked
personality. It was fully decorated but... It very much did not fit the
people living in it. For instance, there were pictures of wine on the walls
and the couple were Mormons who do not drink. Everything matched and went
together but it didn't have what I would consider a lived in look.

Then when I entered Bed Bath and Beyond for the first time, I got the
feeling that I was in J's house. Why? Because they seemed to have bought
everything they owned in there and just put it all over.

The stuff that they sell that is unique to them just does not appeal to me
at all. But most of what they sell is stuff you can get anywhere else for a
lot less money.

On Sun, 27 Apr 2014 19:14:17 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
>> On 2014-04-27 6:06 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>>> Haven't you heard? Current made "Pyrex" bowls explode. I'll not use
>>>> 'em.
>>>>
>>>> nb
>>>>
>>> 40 year old pyrex is hardly "current". Don't know what would cause
>>> mixing bowls to explode.
>>>
>>
>> I thought that was the point. Pyrex used to have a reputation for being
>> very resistant to heat change problems. The 40 year old stuff is the old
>> durable stuff. The newer Pyrex is not as safe as the old stuff.
>
>She said hers was 40 years old.

I said I'd been using it for 40 years. I think it was old when I got
it.

Doris