We received one of those as a wedding present but it has finally given
up. I believe the Salton company is no longer in business but can anyone
recommend a current replacement? Or do people like cold food these days?
--
Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

Extraneous "not." in Reply To.

On 2014-07-19 9:46 AM, James Silverton wrote:
> We received one of those as a wedding present but it has finally given
> up. I believe the Salton company is no longer in business but can anyone
> recommend a current replacement? Or do people like cold food these days?



Married int he 1970s? We have one. I think we used it twice.

On 7/19/2014 9:57 AM, wrote:
> On Sat, 19 Jul 2014 09:46:53 -0400, James Silverton
> > wrote:
>
>> We received one of those as a wedding present but it has finally given
>> up. I believe the Salton company is no longer in business but can anyone
>> recommend a current replacement? Or do people like cold food these days?
>
> You could have mine - thought it would be so useful and have never
> used it once I still have it only because it has stood on end in a
> closet and not really got itself in the way.
>
I think you two should exchange emails. He could pay for shipping and
you could get rid of something you don't use. Win Win!

Jill

On 7/19/2014 10:04 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 7/19/2014 9:57 AM, wrote:
>> On Sat, 19 Jul 2014 09:46:53 -0400, James Silverton
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> We received one of those as a wedding present but it has finally given
>>> up. I believe the Salton company is no longer in business but can anyone
>>> recommend a current replacement? Or do people like cold food these days?
>>
>> You could have mine - thought it would be so useful and have never
>> used it once I still have it only because it has stood on end in a
>> closet and not really got itself in the way.
>>
> I think you two should exchange emails. He could pay for shipping and
> you could get rid of something you don't use. Win Win!
>
> Jill
It's amazing how people like lukewarm food :-) Do you keep pots warm on
the stove until the whole meal is ready? We got our Salton in the
sixties and it was very well used, especially since we used to serve
smallish portions and have seconds.

--
Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

Extraneous "not." in Reply To.

On 7/19/2014 10:17 AM, James Silverton wrote:
> On 7/19/2014 10:04 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 7/19/2014 9:57 AM, wrote:
>>> On Sat, 19 Jul 2014 09:46:53 -0400, James Silverton
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> We received one of those as a wedding present but it has finally given
>>>> up. I believe the Salton company is no longer in business but can
>>>> anyone
>>>> recommend a current replacement? Or do people like cold food these
>>>> days?
>>>
>>> You could have mine - thought it would be so useful and have never
>>> used it once I still have it only because it has stood on end in a
>>> closet and not really got itself in the way.
>>>
>> I think you two should exchange emails. He could pay for shipping and
>> you could get rid of something you don't use. Win Win!
>>
>> Jill
> It's amazing how people like lukewarm food :-) Do you keep pots warm on
> the stove until the whole meal is ready? We got our Salton in the
> sixties and it was very well used, especially since we used to serve
> smallish portions and have seconds.
>
I usually manage to time it so most things are done at about the same
time. I have, on occasion, "held" something in a still warm oven or in
a (covered) pan on a burner. It happens. I can't say I've ever needed
a warming tray.

She says she has has a never used Salton warmer. You want one. Get it
in touch. Ping her. Offer to pay for packing & shipping. It probably
won't cost much. Then you've got your warming tray and she's gotten rid
of something she has never used.

Jill

On 7/19/2014 10:17 AM, James Silverton wrote:

> It's amazing how people like lukewarm food :-) Do you keep pots warm on
> the stove until the whole meal is ready? We got our Salton in the
> sixties and it was very well used, especially since we used to serve
> smallish portions and have seconds.
>

Never thought much about it. Most times things are done around the same
time and worst case, you turn the burner back on for a minute to re-heat
the pot.

I could see it if you were having a buffet type meal over an hour or
two, but for typical dinner, not a big deal and we don't really have the
space to put a tray.

On Saturday, July 19, 2014 8:42:41 AM UTC-6, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 7/19/2014 10:17 AM, James Silverton wrote:
>
>
>
> > It's amazing how people like lukewarm food :-) Do you keep pots warm on
>
> > the stove until the whole meal is ready? We got our Salton in the
>
> > sixties and it was very well used, especially since we used to serve
>
> > smallish portions and have seconds.
>
> >
>
>
>
> Never thought much about it. Most times things are done around the same
>
> time and worst case, you turn the burner back on for a minute to re-heat
>
> the pot.
>
>
>
> I could see it if you were having a buffet type meal over an hour or
>
> two, but for typical dinner, not a big deal and we don't really have the
>
> space to put a tray.

My mother had warming trays for holiday dinners. She hated cold food. She used her nice serving dishes, but put them on warming trays and we served ourselves, buffet style.

My MIL would put everything into serving dished on the table and then start grace. By the time everyone sat down, the food was COLD. We passed serving dishes of food and it took forever.

Different families do it different. I have never had a warming tray, but have considered buying one in the past. I have used my electric skillet and electric stock pot to serve from for casual buffets.

My big dinner days are over (I hope) so do not worry about it.

DaleP

"James Silverton" > wrote in message
...
> On 7/19/2014 10:04 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 7/19/2014 9:57 AM, wrote:
>>> On Sat, 19 Jul 2014 09:46:53 -0400, James Silverton
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> We received one of those as a wedding present but it has finally given
>>>> up. I believe the Salton company is no longer in business but can
>>>> anyone
>>>> recommend a current replacement? Or do people like cold food these
>>>> days?
>>>
>>> You could have mine - thought it would be so useful and have never
>>> used it once I still have it only because it has stood on end in a
>>> closet and not really got itself in the way.
>>>
>> I think you two should exchange emails. He could pay for shipping and
>> you could get rid of something you don't use. Win Win!
>>
>> Jill
> It's amazing how people like lukewarm food :-) Do you keep pots warm on
> the stove until the whole meal is ready? We got our Salton in the sixties
> and it was very well used, especially since we used to serve smallish
> portions and have seconds.

I never had a warming tray. Now if the food is cold, we use the microwave.

In article >, says...

> It's amazing how people like lukewarm food :-) Do you keep pots warm on
> the stove until the whole meal is ready?

Yes, and warm food is served on warmed plates.



Janet UK

On Sat, 19 Jul 2014 09:46:53 -0400, James Silverton
> wrote:

> We received one of those as a wedding present but it has finally given
> up. I believe the Salton company is no longer in business but can anyone
> recommend a current replacement? Or do people like cold food these days?

Check second hand stores, you might be able to find a replacement
Salton there. I know warming trays are still made, but I've only seen
the type that is dish style at parties in the last decade or so.
Maybe not this specific one, but similar.
http://www.amazon.com/Oster-CKSTBSTW...HZCSWR463KZAGJ

--
I take life with a grain of salt, a slice of lemon and a shot of tequila

On Sat, 19 Jul 2014 10:29:05 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> On 7/19/2014 10:17 AM, James Silverton wrote:

> > It's amazing how people like lukewarm food :-) Do you keep pots warm on
> > the stove until the whole meal is ready? We got our Salton in the
> > sixties and it was very well used, especially since we used to serve
> > smallish portions and have seconds.
> >
> I usually manage to time it so most things are done at about the same
> time. I have, on occasion, "held" something in a still warm oven or in
> a (covered) pan on a burner. It happens. I can't say I've ever needed
> a warming tray.

I don't serve "family style" at home (plopping food in the middle of
the table), but I used hot trays a lot for parties that were buffet
type meals back in the day. Stopped doing that after I switched to
heavy hors d'oeuvres.

--
I take life with a grain of salt, a slice of lemon and a shot of tequila

On Sat, 19 Jul 2014 10:06:00 -0700 (PDT), dalep
> wrote:

> I have used my electric skillet and electric stock pot to serve from for casual buffets.

An electric stock pot is a new gadget for me. I'd certainly
understand people using their slow cookers as a stay warm serving
container.

--
I take life with a grain of salt, a slice of lemon and a shot of tequila

On 7/19/2014 9:17 AM, James Silverton wrote:
> On 7/19/2014 10:04 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 7/19/2014 9:57 AM, wrote:
>>> On Sat, 19 Jul 2014 09:46:53 -0400, James Silverton
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> We received one of those as a wedding present but it has finally given
>>>> up. I believe the Salton company is no longer in business but can
>>>> anyone
>>>> recommend a current replacement? Or do people like cold food these
>>>> days?
>>>
>>> You could have mine - thought it would be so useful and have never
>>> used it once I still have it only because it has stood on end in a
>>> closet and not really got itself in the way.
>>>
>> I think you two should exchange emails. He could pay for shipping and
>> you could get rid of something you don't use. Win Win!
>>
>> Jill
> It's amazing how people like lukewarm food :-) Do you keep pots warm on
> the stove until the whole meal is ready? We got our Salton in the
> sixties and it was very well used, especially since we used to serve
> smallish portions and have seconds.

My goal is to have all of the dishes ready at the same time, but I use
Corningware and it keeps food hot. Our oven has a warming tray, if I
ever need that.

Becca

On 2014-07-19 5:13 PM, Ema Nymton wrote:

> My goal is to have all of the dishes ready at the same time, but I use
> Corningware and it keeps food hot. Our oven has a warming tray, if I
> ever need that.
>
Perhaps the reason that warming trays were such a popular wedding gift
in the 70s was that the newly wedded did not have enough knowledge and
experience to time their meals. They may be a nice idea for buffets,
but they require extension cords and you don't want a bunch of wires
lying about when people are moseying about looking at the food.

My wife likes to put serving dishes in the warm oven to pre heat and to
keep things in until everything the last minute fast cooking vegetables
are done. I don't remember if we have ever even used our Salton heating
tray since me moved here... 37 years ago. I don't even know where it is.

On 7/19/2014 4:10 PM, janet wrote:
> In article >, says...
>
>> It's amazing how people like lukewarm food :-) Do you keep pots warm on
>> the stove until the whole meal is ready?
>
> Yes, and warm food is served on warmed plates.
>
>
>
> Janet UK
>

In the cooler weather I always heat the plates in the oven. Especially
for breakfast where the plate would such the heat right out of the eggs.

If you use a warming tray, the benefits would be lost in seconds with a
cold plate.

On 2014-07-19 5:43 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> In the cooler weather I always heat the plates in the oven. Especially
> for breakfast where the plate would such the heat right out of the eggs.
>
> If you use a warming tray, the benefits would be lost in seconds with a
> cold plate.


Just thinking of the days when that drawer under the over was a warming
drawer rather than a place to store frying pans.

On 7/19/2014 5:27 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2014-07-19 5:13 PM, Ema Nymton wrote:
>
>> My goal is to have all of the dishes ready at the same time, but I use
>> Corningware and it keeps food hot. Our oven has a warming tray, if I
>> ever need that.
>>
> Perhaps the reason that warming trays were such a popular wedding gift
> in the 70s was that the newly wedded did not have enough knowledge and
> experience to time their meals. They may be a nice idea for buffets,
> but they require extension cords and you don't want a bunch of wires
> lying about when people are moseying about looking at the food.
>
> My wife likes to put serving dishes in the warm oven to pre heat and to
> keep things in until everything the last minute fast cooking vegetables
> are done. I don't remember if we have ever even used our Salton heating
> tray since me moved here... 37 years ago. I don't even know where it is.
>
If you find it you might want to give it to Jim.

Jill

On 7/19/2014 4:27 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2014-07-19 5:13 PM, Ema Nymton wrote:
>
>> My goal is to have all of the dishes ready at the same time, but I use
>> Corningware and it keeps food hot. Our oven has a warming tray, if I
>> ever need that.
>>
> Perhaps the reason that warming trays were such a popular wedding gift
> in the 70s was that the newly wedded did not have enough knowledge and
> experience to time their meals.

You're suggesting giving these as an implied insult to the recipients'
intelligence, and I just don't think so. Entertaining via casual
dinner parties was very popular then. Think of the electric fondue pot
craze. Warming trays are an excellent way to keep food warm while
having a leisurely dinner party or buffet.

They may be a nice idea for
> buffets, but they require extension cords and you don't want a bunch
> of wires lying about when people are moseying about looking at the food.

Anyone with experience with setting up buffets knows how to deal with
that. When I organize events, the buffet stations are positioned with
safety in mind. There are no exposed electrical cords. And when food
is outdoors, appliances to hold the food at the correct serving
temperature are essential.

> My wife likes to put serving dishes in the warm oven to pre heat and
> to keep things in until everything the last minute fast cooking
> vegetables are done. I don't remember if we have ever even used our
> Salton heating tray since me moved here... 37 years ago. I don't even
> know where it is.

I have three of them, but since they get regular use, I'm afraid I
can't offer one to the OP. If you entertain much, they are extremely
useful.

On 2014-07-23 1:13 PM, Moe DeLoughan wrote:
> On 7/19/2014 4:27 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2014-07-19 5:13 PM, Ema Nymton wrote:
>>
>>> My goal is to have all of the dishes ready at the same time, but I use
>>> Corningware and it keeps food hot. Our oven has a warming tray, if I
>>> ever need that.
>>>
>> Perhaps the reason that warming trays were such a popular wedding gift
>> in the 70s was that the newly wedded did not have enough knowledge and
>> experience to time their meals.
>
> You're suggesting giving these as an implied insult to the recipients'
> intelligence, and I just don't think so. Entertaining via casual dinner
> parties was very popular then.

I know they were. We had lots of them, but we did not need a warming tray.


> Think of the electric fondue pot craze.
> Warming trays are an excellent way to keep food warm while having a
> leisurely dinner party or buffet.

I would consider them as fad wedding presents. When we got married in
the 70s cheese boards, warming trays and fondue sets were popular gifts
to get, and the latter two were seldom used.



>> My wife likes to put serving dishes in the warm oven to pre heat and
>> to keep things in until everything the last minute fast cooking
>> vegetables are done. I don't remember if we have ever even used our
>> Salton heating tray since me moved here... 37 years ago. I don't even
>> know where it is.
>
> I have three of them, but since they get regular use, I'm afraid I can't
> offer one to the OP. If you entertain much, they are extremely useful.
>

I did not say they are entirely useless.

May I acknowledge the kindness of lucretiaborgia who really did send me
her surplus warming tray and refuses any recompense. I am often
gratified by the generosity of several people posting to r.f.c.



--
Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

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"James Silverton" > wrote in message
...
> May I acknowledge the kindness of lucretiaborgia who really did send me
> her surplus warming tray and refuses any recompense. I am often gratified
> by the generosity of several people posting to r.f.c.

I *personally* know her to be a nice lady so I am not surprised)


--
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/

On 7/28/2014 6:18 PM, James Silverton wrote:
> May I acknowledge the kindness of lucretiaborgia who really did send me
> her surplus warming tray and refuses any recompense. I am often
> gratified by the generosity of several people posting to r.f.c.
>
>
>
How cool! <G>

Jill

"James Silverton" > wrote in message
...
> May I acknowledge the kindness of lucretiaborgia who really did send me
> her surplus warming tray and refuses any recompense. I am often gratified
> by the generosity of several people posting to r.f.c.

That was very nice of her indeed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heAw4z71lvo