On 10/15/2016 8:04 PM, Je�us wrote:
> On Sat, 15 Oct 2016 19:51:53 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> Anyone who cooks anything has gotten burned or cut at some point.
>
> Yep. I managed to slice the side/tip of my finger less than a week
> ago... was quite annoying having to keep a band aid on it until it
> healed up enough. Had quite a few burns too in my day, mostly from
> using a wood combustion stove
>
>> Sheldon is just being... Sheldon.
>
> Indeed...
>
We used to tease my father because he always seemed to manage to cut
himself with a knife on Sunday. He was a pretty good cook, navy bean
soup being his specialty. One memorable Sunday while slicing vegetables
for the soup he nearly sliced the knuckle of his thumb off. Mom drove
him to the hospital; it required stitches. After that, we kids were
like, don't let Dad in the kitchen on Sunday. Heheh.

That said, everyone who cooks gets the occasional kitchen cut or burn.

Jill

On 10/9/2016 2:27 AM, The New Other Guy wrote:
> On 9 Oct 2016 00:47:27 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>> Grabbed a 500° metal skillet handle. Boy, do I feel stupid!
>>
>> Left hand is burnt all to shit. Took a percodan (oxy+aspirin) and 3
>> shots o' Wild Turkey. I gotta put my hand in cold water to wash off
>> the dried "aloe jell", which my friend swears on. The ice water is
>> the greatest relief of all. My friend sez the aloe will prevent
>> blisters and the pain will diminish in 4 hrs. Hell, the burn pain
>> will subside on its own in 4 hrs.
>>
>> Boy, do I feel stupid!
>
> I burned my left index finger, top only, by spilling the spaghetti
> water on it. Did NOT have any cloth in my hand, so the water ran
> off right away, and I was already standing at the sink, so used the
> recommended treatment of cold water on it for more than 5 minutes.
>
> Spaghetti went down the disposal right away, so I missed dinner,
> but my finger is not nearly as bad as it could have been.
> Sorry yours is worse.
>

Why did you throw out the spaghetti? Were you mad it it because you
burned your finger?

Jill

On 10/15/2016 5:30 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 10/9/2016 2:27 AM, The New Other Guy wrote:
>> On 9 Oct 2016 00:47:27 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>>
>>> Grabbed a 500° metal skillet handle. Boy, do I feel stupid!
>>>
>>> Left hand is burnt all to shit. Took a percodan (oxy+aspirin) and 3
>>> shots o' Wild Turkey. I gotta put my hand in cold water to wash off
>>> the dried "aloe jell", which my friend swears on. The ice water is
>>> the greatest relief of all. My friend sez the aloe will prevent
>>> blisters and the pain will diminish in 4 hrs. Hell, the burn pain
>>> will subside on its own in 4 hrs.
>>>
>>> Boy, do I feel stupid!
>>
>> I burned my left index finger, top only, by spilling the spaghetti
>> water on it. Did NOT have any cloth in my hand, so the water ran
>> off right away, and I was already standing at the sink, so used the
>> recommended treatment of cold water on it for more than 5 minutes.
>>
>> Spaghetti went down the disposal right away, so I missed dinner,
>> but my finger is not nearly as bad as it could have been.
>> Sorry yours is worse.
>>
>
> Why did you throw out the spaghetti? Were you mad it it because you
> burned your finger?
>
> Jill

I asked that a week ago, but only heard crickets.

On 10/15/2016 11:05 PM, Taxed and Spent wrote:

>>>
>>> I burned my left index finger, top only, by spilling the spaghetti
>>> water on it. Did NOT have any cloth in my hand, so the water ran
>>> off right away, and I was already standing at the sink, so used the
>>> recommended treatment of cold water on it for more than 5 minutes.
>>>
>>> Spaghetti went down the disposal right away, so I missed dinner,
>>> but my finger is not nearly as bad as it could have been.
>>> Sorry yours is worse.
>>>
>>
>> Why did you throw out the spaghetti? Were you mad it it because you
>> burned your finger?
>>
>> Jill
>
> I asked that a week ago, but only heard crickets.

I wondered about that when I first read it. Only sensible explanation
is the pot was dropped when the hand was burnt.

On 10/15/2016 11:59 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 10/15/2016 11:05 PM, Taxed and Spent wrote:
>
>>>>
>>>> I burned my left index finger, top only, by spilling the spaghetti
>>>> water on it. Did NOT have any cloth in my hand, so the water ran
>>>> off right away, and I was already standing at the sink, so used the
>>>> recommended treatment of cold water on it for more than 5 minutes.
>>>>
>>>> Spaghetti went down the disposal right away, so I missed dinner,
>>>> but my finger is not nearly as bad as it could have been.
>>>> Sorry yours is worse.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Why did you throw out the spaghetti? Were you mad it it because you
>>> burned your finger?
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> I asked that a week ago, but only heard crickets.
>
> I wondered about that when I first read it. Only sensible explanation
> is the pot was dropped when the hand was burnt.
>
Interesting supposition. The OP did say they were already standing at
the sink and ran cold water on the burn. I wouldn't have thrown the
spaghetti away unless it somehow wound up in the sink and was already
slinking down into the garbage disposal.

Jill

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>Jill wrote:
>>Taxed and Bent wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I burned my left index finger, top only, by spilling the spaghetti
>>>> water on it. Did NOT have any cloth in my hand, so the water ran
>>>> off right away, and I was already standing at the sink, so used the
>>>> recommended treatment of cold water on it for more than 5 minutes
>>>> and then shoved it up my lying ass.
>>>>
>>>> Spaghetti went down the disposal right away, so I missed dinner.
>>>
>>> Why did you throw out the spaghetti? Were you mad it it because you
>>> burned your finger?
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> I asked that a week ago, but only heard crickets.
>
>I wondered about that when I first read it. Only sensible explanation
>is the pot was dropped when the hand was burnt.

Not receiving an explanation is far more indicative that the event
never occured... I'd bet my bippee if that large pot of boiling pasta
was dropped we'd have certainly heard about that rather than about the
widdle singed finger.

On Sat, 15 Oct 2016 20:28:56 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>On 10/15/2016 8:04 PM, Je?us wrote:
>> On Sat, 15 Oct 2016 19:51:53 -0400, jmcquown >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone who cooks anything has gotten burned or cut at some point.
>>
>> Yep. I managed to slice the side/tip of my finger less than a week
>> ago... was quite annoying having to keep a band aid on it until it
>> healed up enough. Had quite a few burns too in my day, mostly from
>> using a wood combustion stove
>>
>>> Sheldon is just being... Sheldon.
>>
>> Indeed...
>>
>We used to tease my father because he always seemed to manage to cut
>himself with a knife on Sunday. He was a pretty good cook, navy bean
>soup being his specialty. One memorable Sunday while slicing vegetables
>for the soup he nearly sliced the knuckle of his thumb off. Mom drove
>him to the hospital; it required stitches. After that, we kids were
>like, don't let Dad in the kitchen on Sunday. Heheh.
>
>That said, everyone who cooks gets the occasional kitchen cut or burn.

Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. I really should get a
decent pair of oven mitts, I often have close calls just using a tea
towel.

On 2016-10-16 4:18 PM, Je�us wrote:
> On Sat, 15 Oct 2016 20:28:56 -0400, jmcquown >

>> That said, everyone who cooks gets the occasional kitchen cut or burn.
>
> Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. I really should get a
> decent pair of oven mitts, I often have close calls just using a tea
> towel.

I hate oven mitts and will never use them. I find them too awkward and
lacking in protection. I prefer to use hot pads and before those that
are long enough that they cane be doubled over for added protection.
>

On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:23:17 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 2016-10-16 4:18 PM, Je?us wrote:
>> On Sat, 15 Oct 2016 20:28:56 -0400, jmcquown >
>
>>> That said, everyone who cooks gets the occasional kitchen cut or burn.
>>
>> Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. I really should get a
>> decent pair of oven mitts, I often have close calls just using a tea
>> towel.
>
>I hate oven mitts and will never use them. I find them too awkward and
>lacking in protection.

I also find them awkward, which is why I haven't got a pair yet... but
I do need to get some mitts or *something*. I've been pushing my luck
a lot by using a tea towel (and often a damp one at that).

>I prefer to use hot pads and before those that
>are long enough that they cane be doubled over for added protection.

They might be what I need here.

On 2016-10-16 5:27 PM, Je�us wrote:
> On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:23:17 -0400, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
>
>>> Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. I really should get a
>>> decent pair of oven mitts, I often have close calls just using a tea
>>> towel.
>>
>> I hate oven mitts and will never use them. I find them too awkward and
>> lacking in protection.
>
> I also find them awkward, which is why I haven't got a pair yet... but
> I do need to get some mitts or *something*. I've been pushing my luck
> a lot by using a tea towel (and often a damp one at that).

Yeah. Tea towels don't really cut it. They may be okay for a cookie
sheet coming out of a 350 F oven, but when you throw a hot cast iron
frying pan into a 450 oven to finish a steak, a flimsy fabric cloth is
not going to work. Using a wet on is insanity.

I still have not forgiven the student who gave my wife a hand knitted
hot bad made of Phentex. I made the mistake of using a decorative "hot
pad" as a hot pad. The damned thing melted on contact and I don't know
if my burn was from the hot pan or the melted Phentex.

>
>> I prefer to use hot pads and before those that
>> are long enough that they cane be doubled over for added protection.
>
> They might be what I need here.

Good hot pads are hard to find. Most of them are decorative and too small.

In article >, says...
>
> On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:23:17 -0400, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
>
> >On 2016-10-16 4:18 PM, Je?us wrote:
> >> On Sat, 15 Oct 2016 20:28:56 -0400, jmcquown >
> >
> >>> That said, everyone who cooks gets the occasional kitchen cut or burn.
> >>
> >> Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. I really should get a
> >> decent pair of oven mitts, I often have close calls just using a tea
> >> towel.
> >
> >I hate oven mitts and will never use them. I find them too awkward and
> >lacking in protection.
>
> I also find them awkward, which is why I haven't got a pair yet... but
> I do need to get some mitts or *something*. I've been pushing my luck
> a lot by using a tea towel (and often a damp one at that).
>
> >I prefer to use hot pads and before those that
> >are long enough that they cane be doubled over for added protection.
>
> They might be what I need here.

I use these, Lakeland HD oven glove, machine washable, lasts for
years.

http://tinyurl.com/gkqg6x7

Janet UK

On 10/17/2016 6:07 AM, Janet wrote:
> In article >, says...
>>
>> On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:23:17 -0400, Dave Smith
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> On 2016-10-16 4:18 PM, Je?us wrote:
>>>> On Sat, 15 Oct 2016 20:28:56 -0400, jmcquown >
>>>
>>>>> That said, everyone who cooks gets the occasional kitchen cut or burn.
>>>>
>>>> Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. I really should get a
>>>> decent pair of oven mitts, I often have close calls just using a tea
>>>> towel.
>>>
>>> I hate oven mitts and will never use them. I find them too awkward and
>>> lacking in protection.
>>
>> I also find them awkward, which is why I haven't got a pair yet... but
>> I do need to get some mitts or *something*. I've been pushing my luck
>> a lot by using a tea towel (and often a damp one at that).
>>
>>> I prefer to use hot pads and before those that
>>> are long enough that they cane be doubled over for added protection.
>>
>> They might be what I need here.
>
> I use these, Lakeland HD oven glove, machine washable, lasts for
> years.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/gkqg6x7
>
> Janet UK
>

bad link

On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 8:08:02 AM UTC-5, Janet wrote:
>
> I use these, Lakeland HD oven glove, machine washable, lasts for
> years.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/gkqg6x7
>
> Janet UK
>
>
HTTP 404 not found.
>
>
I've got a set of oven mitts that come up all the way
to the elbow. A bit long but are good for large roasting
pans coming out of the oven and they're made out of silvery
cloth that ironing board covers are made with. A couple of
year ago I made three hot pads out of the same material but
the outsides are made with the same material my kitchen
curtains are.

On 2016-10-17, Janet > wrote:

> http://tinyurl.com/gkqg6x7

I get a 404 page.

nb

On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:42:17 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 2016-10-16 5:27 PM, Je?us wrote:
>> On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:23:17 -0400, Dave Smith
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>> Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. I really should get a
>>>> decent pair of oven mitts, I often have close calls just using a tea
>>>> towel.
>>>
>>> I hate oven mitts and will never use them. I find them too awkward and
>>> lacking in protection.
>>
>> I also find them awkward, which is why I haven't got a pair yet... but
>> I do need to get some mitts or *something*. I've been pushing my luck
>> a lot by using a tea towel (and often a damp one at that).
>
>Yeah. Tea towels don't really cut it. They may be okay for a cookie
>sheet coming out of a 350 F oven, but when you throw a hot cast iron
>frying pan into a 450 oven to finish a steak, a flimsy fabric cloth is
>not going to work. Using a wet on is insanity.
>
>I still have not forgiven the student who gave my wife a hand knitted
>hot bad made of Phentex. I made the mistake of using a decorative "hot
>pad" as a hot pad. The damned thing melted on contact and I don't know
>if my burn was from the hot pan or the melted Phentex.
>
>>
>>> I prefer to use hot pads and before those that
>>> are long enough that they cane be doubled over for added protection.
>>
>> They might be what I need here.
>
>Good hot pads are hard to find. Most of them are decorative and too small.

ATK tested them recently and said the Oxo Good Grips were the best in
all ways. It beat out the ones they had previously recommended. One
point was the wrist was better guarded.

On 2016-10-17 9:48 AM, wrote:
> On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:42:17 -0400, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
>
>> On 2016-10-16 5:27 PM, Je?us wrote:
>>> On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:23:17 -0400, Dave Smith
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. I really should get a
>>>>> decent pair of oven mitts, I often have close calls just using a tea
>>>>> towel.
>>>>
>>>> I hate oven mitts and will never use them. I find them too awkward and
>>>> lacking in protection.
>>>
>>> I also find them awkward, which is why I haven't got a pair yet... but
>>> I do need to get some mitts or *something*. I've been pushing my luck
>>> a lot by using a tea towel (and often a damp one at that).
>>
>> Yeah. Tea towels don't really cut it. They may be okay for a cookie
>> sheet coming out of a 350 F oven, but when you throw a hot cast iron
>> frying pan into a 450 oven to finish a steak, a flimsy fabric cloth is
>> not going to work. Using a wet on is insanity.
>>
>> I still have not forgiven the student who gave my wife a hand knitted
>> hot bad made of Phentex. I made the mistake of using a decorative "hot
>> pad" as a hot pad. The damned thing melted on contact and I don't know
>> if my burn was from the hot pan or the melted Phentex.
>>
>>>
>>>> I prefer to use hot pads and before those that
>>>> are long enough that they cane be doubled over for added protection.
>>>
>>> They might be what I need here.
>>
>> Good hot pads are hard to find. Most of them are decorative and too small.
>
> ATK tested them recently and said the Oxo Good Grips were the best in
> all ways. It beat out the ones they had previously recommended. One
> point was the wrist was better guarded.
>

Thanks. I will keep an eye out for them.... the pads not the gloves.

On 2016-10-17, > wrote:

> ATK tested them recently and said the Oxo Good Grips were the best in
> all ways.

Ol' Chris must be getting kick-backs fer pushing Oxo stuff. I think
it's mostly junk.

nb

On 10/17/2016 6:14 AM, wrote:
> On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 8:08:02 AM UTC-5, Janet wrote:
>>
>> I use these, Lakeland HD oven glove, machine washable, lasts for
>> years.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/gkqg6x7
>>
>> Janet UK
>>
>>
> HTTP 404 not found.
>>
>>
> I've got a set of oven mitts that come up all the way
> to the elbow. A bit long but are good for large roasting
> pans coming out of the oven and they're made out of silvery
> cloth that ironing board covers are made with. A couple of
> year ago I made three hot pads out of the same material but
> the outsides are made with the same material my kitchen
> curtains are.
>


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00209QLM0?tag=tlbox04-20

On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 9:08:58 AM UTC-5, notbob wrote:
>
> On 2016-10-17, > wrote:
>
> > ATK tested them recently and said the Oxo Good Grips were the best in
> > all ways.
>
> Ol' Chris must be getting kick-backs fer pushing Oxo stuff. I think
> it's mostly junk.
>
> nb
>
>
Oh, I don't know. I've got a few items from Oxo that are
very good. But that clear measuring cup that you can look
INSIDE and see the measurements certainly doesn't like the
microwave.

On 17 Oct 2016 14:08:54 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2016-10-17, > wrote:
>
>> ATK tested them recently and said the Oxo Good Grips were the best in
>> all ways.
>
>Ol' Chris must be getting kick-backs fer pushing Oxo stuff. I think
>it's mostly junk.
>
>nb

Most any restaurant supply emporium will have professional hot pads, I
prefer heavy terrycloth (machine washable):
http://www.centralrestaurant.com/Pan...c168p4625.html

On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 10:28:48 AM UTC-5, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
> Most any restaurant supply emporium will have professional hot pads, I
> prefer heavy terrycloth (machine washable):
> http://www.centralrestaurant.com/Pan...c168p4625.html
>
>
Those don't look thick at all.

In article >,
says...
>
> On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 8:08:02 AM UTC-5, Janet wrote:
> >
> > I use these, Lakeland HD oven glove, machine washable, lasts for
> > years.
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/gkqg6x7
> >
> > Janet UK
> >
> >
> HTTP 404 not found.

try

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/5751/Heavy...ble-Oven-Glove

Janet UK

In article >,
says...
>
> On 10/17/2016 6:07 AM, Janet wrote:
> > In article >, says...
> >>
> >> On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:23:17 -0400, Dave Smith
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >>> On 2016-10-16 4:18 PM, Je?us wrote:
> >>>> On Sat, 15 Oct 2016 20:28:56 -0400, jmcquown >
> >>>
> >>>>> That said, everyone who cooks gets the occasional kitchen cut or burn.
> >>>>
> >>>> Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. I really should get a
> >>>> decent pair of oven mitts, I often have close calls just using a tea
> >>>> towel.
> >>>
> >>> I hate oven mitts and will never use them. I find them too awkward and
> >>> lacking in protection.
> >>
> >> I also find them awkward, which is why I haven't got a pair yet... but
> >> I do need to get some mitts or *something*. I've been pushing my luck
> >> a lot by using a tea towel (and often a damp one at that).
> >>
> >>> I prefer to use hot pads and before those that
> >>> are long enough that they cane be doubled over for added protection.
> >>
> >> They might be what I need here.
> >
> > I use these, Lakeland HD oven glove, machine washable, lasts for
> > years.
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/gkqg6x7
> >
> > Janet UK
> >
>
> bad link

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/5751/Heavy...ble-Oven-Glove

Janet UK

On 2016-10-17, Janet > wrote:

> http://www.lakeland.co.uk/5751/Heavy...ble-Oven-Glove

They want 10 Euros fer a single hot pad!? Fer that price, it better
come with a free BJ.

nb

On 10/17/2016 9:23 AM, Janet wrote:
> In article >,
> says...
>>
>> On 10/17/2016 6:07 AM, Janet wrote:
>>> In article >, says...
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:23:17 -0400, Dave Smith
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 2016-10-16 4:18 PM, Je?us wrote:
>>>>>> On Sat, 15 Oct 2016 20:28:56 -0400, jmcquown >
>>>>>
>>>>>>> That said, everyone who cooks gets the occasional kitchen cut or burn.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. I really should get a
>>>>>> decent pair of oven mitts, I often have close calls just using a tea
>>>>>> towel.
>>>>>
>>>>> I hate oven mitts and will never use them. I find them too awkward and
>>>>> lacking in protection.
>>>>
>>>> I also find them awkward, which is why I haven't got a pair yet... but
>>>> I do need to get some mitts or *something*. I've been pushing my luck
>>>> a lot by using a tea towel (and often a damp one at that).
>>>>
>>>>> I prefer to use hot pads and before those that
>>>>> are long enough that they cane be doubled over for added protection.
>>>>
>>>> They might be what I need here.
>>>
>>> I use these, Lakeland HD oven glove, machine washable, lasts for
>>> years.
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/gkqg6x7
>>>
>>> Janet UK
>>>
>>
>> bad link
>
> http://www.lakeland.co.uk/5751/Heavy...ble-Oven-Glove
>
> Janet UK
>

I have seen those in period British TV shows. What is the advantage to
a single device, rather than two separate mitts, gloves, whatever?

On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 11:22:58 AM UTC-5, Janet wrote:
>
> In article >,
> says...
> >
> > On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 8:08:02 AM UTC-5, Janet wrote:
> > >
> > > I use these, Lakeland HD oven glove, machine washable, lasts for
> > > years.
> > >
> > > http://tinyurl.com/gkqg6x7
> > >
> > > Janet UK
> > >
> > >
> > HTTP 404 not found.
>
> try
>
> http://www.lakeland.co.uk/5751/Heavy...ble-Oven-Glove
>
> Janet UK
>
>
Ahhhhh, much better! I've seen those but have never used
that type.

On 10/17/2016 10:27 AM, Taxed and Spent wrote:
> On 10/17/2016 9:23 AM, Janet wrote:
>> In article >,
>> says...
>>>
>>> On 10/17/2016 6:07 AM, Janet wrote:
>>>> In article >, says...
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:23:17 -0400, Dave Smith
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 2016-10-16 4:18 PM, Je?us wrote:
>>>>>>> On Sat, 15 Oct 2016 20:28:56 -0400, jmcquown >
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> That said, everyone who cooks gets the occasional kitchen cut or
>>>>>>>> burn.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. I really should get a
>>>>>>> decent pair of oven mitts, I often have close calls just using a tea
>>>>>>> towel.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I hate oven mitts and will never use them. I find them too awkward
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> lacking in protection.
>>>>>
>>>>> I also find them awkward, which is why I haven't got a pair yet... but
>>>>> I do need to get some mitts or *something*. I've been pushing my luck
>>>>> a lot by using a tea towel (and often a damp one at that).
>>>>>
>>>>>> I prefer to use hot pads and before those that
>>>>>> are long enough that they cane be doubled over for added protection.
>>>>>
>>>>> They might be what I need here.
>>>>
>>>> I use these, Lakeland HD oven glove, machine washable, lasts for
>>>> years.
>>>>
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/gkqg6x7
>>>>
>>>> Janet UK
>>>>
>>>
>>> bad link
>>
>> http://www.lakeland.co.uk/5751/Heavy...ble-Oven-Glove
>>
>> Janet UK
>>
>
> I have seen those in period British TV shows. What is the advantage to
> a single device, rather than two separate mitts, gloves, whatever?

Well you can't mislay one end!

On Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 4:41:41 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2016-10-16 5:27 PM, Je�us wrote:
> > On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:23:17 -0400, Dave Smith
> > > wrote:
> >
> >>> Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. I really should get a
> >>> decent pair of oven mitts, I often have close calls just using a tea
> >>> towel.
> >>
> >> I hate oven mitts and will never use them. I find them too awkward and
> >> lacking in protection.
> >
> > I also find them awkward, which is why I haven't got a pair yet... but
> > I do need to get some mitts or *something*. I've been pushing my luck
> > a lot by using a tea towel (and often a damp one at that).
>
> Yeah. Tea towels don't really cut it. They may be okay for a cookie
> sheet coming out of a 350 F oven, but when you throw a hot cast iron
> frying pan into a 450 oven to finish a steak, a flimsy fabric cloth is
> not going to work. Using a wet on is insanity.
>
> I still have not forgiven the student who gave my wife a hand knitted
> hot bad made of Phentex. I made the mistake of using a decorative "hot
> pad" as a hot pad. The damned thing melted on contact and I don't know
> if my burn was from the hot pan or the melted Phentex.
>
> >
> >> I prefer to use hot pads and before those that
> >> are long enough that they cane be doubled over for added protection.
> >
> > They might be what I need here.
>
> Good hot pads are hard to find. Most of them are decorative and too small.

And most Made in China!!

I'd love to get a good Made In USA pair of high quality oven mitts! Anyone know of any? Thanks.

John Kuthe...

On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 11:27:58 AM UTC-5, Taxed and Spent wrote:
> On 10/17/2016 9:23 AM, Janet wrote:
> >
> > http://www.lakeland.co.uk/5751/Heavy...ble-Oven-Glove
> >
> > Janet UK
> >
>
> I have seen those in period British TV shows. What is the advantage to
> a single device, rather than two separate mitts, gloves, whatever?
>
>
I would think you would not have to search for the other mitt if
you use oven mitts. Also, not having to hunt for a pot holder if
you set it down or use it for a hot pad. Plus, the type in that
link would protect the forearms from burns.

On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 11:51:29 AM UTC-5, John Kuthe wrote:
>
> And most Made in China!!
>
> I'd love to get a good Made In USA pair of high quality oven mitts! Anyone know of any? Thanks.
>
> John Kuthe...
>
>
Probably all oven mitts are made in China. About the only
way you'd guarantee getting a pair made in the USA is having
a seamstress make them for you. If you sew you can make your
own.

In article >,
says...
>
> On 10/17/2016 9:23 AM, Janet wrote:
> > In article >,
> > says...
> >>
> >> On 10/17/2016 6:07 AM, Janet wrote:
> >>> In article >, says...
> >>>>
> >>>> On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:23:17 -0400, Dave Smith
> >>>> > wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> On 2016-10-16 4:18 PM, Je?us wrote:
> >>>>>> On Sat, 15 Oct 2016 20:28:56 -0400, jmcquown >
> >>>>>
> >>>>>>> That said, everyone who cooks gets the occasional kitchen cut or burn.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. I really should get a
> >>>>>> decent pair of oven mitts, I often have close calls just using a tea
> >>>>>> towel.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I hate oven mitts and will never use them. I find them too awkward and
> >>>>> lacking in protection.
> >>>>
> >>>> I also find them awkward, which is why I haven't got a pair yet... but
> >>>> I do need to get some mitts or *something*. I've been pushing my luck
> >>>> a lot by using a tea towel (and often a damp one at that).
> >>>>
> >>>>> I prefer to use hot pads and before those that
> >>>>> are long enough that they cane be doubled over for added protection.
> >>>>
> >>>> They might be what I need here.
> >>>
> >>> I use these, Lakeland HD oven glove, machine washable, lasts for
> >>> years.
> >>>
> >>> http://tinyurl.com/gkqg6x7
> >>>
> >>> Janet UK
> >>>
> >>
> >> bad link
> >
> > http://www.lakeland.co.uk/5751/Heavy...ble-Oven-Glove
> >
> > Janet UK
> >
>
> I have seen those in period British TV shows. What is the advantage to
> a single device, rather than two separate mitts, gloves, whatever?

Only one thing to pick up/hang up/keep track of; they never get
separated, you can hang them over the door rail of the cooker or the bar
of a range.

Janet UK

In article >,
says...
>
> On 2016-10-17, Janet > wrote:
>
> > http://www.lakeland.co.uk/5751/Heavy...ble-Oven-Glove
>
> They want 10 Euros fer a single hot pad!? Fer that price, it better
> come with a free BJ.

It's not expensive, not single and not a hot pad. No doubt you could
use it for wanking in.

Janet UK

On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 12:54:56 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 11:51:29 AM UTC-5, John Kuthe wrote:
> >
> > And most Made in China!!
> >
> > I'd love to get a good Made In USA pair of high quality oven mitts! Anyone know of any? Thanks.
> >
> > John Kuthe...
> >
> >
> Probably all oven mitts are made in China. About the only
> way you'd guarantee getting a pair made in the USA is having
> a seamstress make them for you. If you sew you can make your
> own.

Ah, but where are the materials manufactured?

Cindy Hamilton

On 2016-10-17, Janet > wrote:

> It's not expensive......

Yeah, $11.42USD fer a oversized hot pad is not really overpriced. As
if.....

I can buy a comforter fer $15.

> not single.....

So, why do they list it: "QUANTITY 1"?

> and not a hot pad,,,,,

Then, why should we care?

> No doubt you could use it for wanking in.

Assuming I'd ever pay fer such an overpriced piece of junk.

Actually, a paper pie plate or a half a paper towel is more than
adequate fer wanking. Costs mere fractions of a penny.

BTW, used --but perfectly good-- hot pads can be bought fer about
$.50-$1 ea at any local thrift store.

nb

On 10/17/2016 11:43 AM, wrote:
> On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 10:28:48 AM UTC-5, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>
>> Most any restaurant supply emporium will have professional hot pads, I
>> prefer heavy terrycloth (machine washable):
>> http://www.centralrestaurant.com/Pan...c168p4625.html
>>
>>
> Those don't look thick at all.
>
Nope, in fact it looks like a wash cloth. It wouldn't be thick enough,
if (for example) he was pulling a hot cast iron pan out of a 400+F
degree oven. Not a problem for him since he doesn't use cast iron.

Jill

On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 1:08:01 PM UTC-5, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 12:54:56 PM UTC-4, wrote:
>
> > On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 11:51:29 AM UTC-5, John Kuthe wrote:
> > >
> > > And most Made in China!!
> > >
> > > I'd love to get a good Made In USA pair of high quality oven mitts! Anyone know of any? Thanks.
> > >
> > > John Kuthe...
> > >
> > >
> > Probably all oven mitts are made in China. About the only
> > way you'd guarantee getting a pair made in the USA is having
> > a seamstress make them for you. If you sew you can make your
> > own.
>
> Ah, but where are the materials manufactured?
>
> Cindy Hamilto
>
>
Most likely China; the same place his dishtowels and
dishcloths are made.

A couple of weeks ago I bought 2 yards of very nice
fabric to make a bathroom window valance. Yep, the
material was from China and it wasn't cheap material,
either.

On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 1:34:13 PM UTC-5, Jill McQuown wrote:
>
> On 10/17/2016 11:43 AM, wrote:
>
> > On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 10:28:48 AM UTC-5, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> >>
> >> Most any restaurant supply emporium will have professional hot pads, I
> >> prefer heavy terrycloth (machine washable):
> >> http://www.centralrestaurant.com/Pan...c168p4625.html
> >>
> >>
> > Those don't look thick at all.
> >
> Nope, in fact it looks like a wash cloth. It wouldn't be thick enough,
> if (for example) he was pulling a hot cast iron pan out of a 400+F
> degree oven. Not a problem for him since he doesn't use cast iron.
>
> Jill
>
>
I haven't made this type myself but I do know of some sewers
who make hot pads and pot holders out of old woolen blankets.
They sandwich the material between whatever cloth and color
that matches their kitchen scheme. Finish it off with matching
binding and a loop to hang the potholder. I use the padded
silver cloth that ironing board covers are made of.

On Mon, 17 Oct 2016 11:28:26 -0400, Brooklyn1
> wrote:

>On 17 Oct 2016 14:08:54 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>>On 2016-10-17, > wrote:
>>
>>> ATK tested them recently and said the Oxo Good Grips were the best in
>>> all ways.
>>
>>Ol' Chris must be getting kick-backs fer pushing Oxo stuff. I think
>>it's mostly junk.
>>
>>nb
>
>Most any restaurant supply emporium will have professional hot pads, I
>prefer heavy terrycloth (machine washable):
>http://www.centralrestaurant.com/Pan...c168p4625.html

The hot pads and mitts at the regular stores are too thin. I agree
that the place to shop for the good stuff is at a restaurant supply
store. My Cash and Carry has mitts in three lengths. You needn't
burn a wrist or forearm because you can get mitts to cover to your
elbows if you wish.
Janet US

On 10/17/2016 1:45 PM, Janet B wrote:
> On Mon, 17 Oct 2016 11:28:26 -0400, Brooklyn1
> > wrote:
>
>> On 17 Oct 2016 14:08:54 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>>
>>> On 2016-10-17, > wrote:
>>>
>>>> ATK tested them recently and said the Oxo Good Grips were the best in
>>>> all ways.
>>>
>>> Ol' Chris must be getting kick-backs fer pushing Oxo stuff. I think
>>> it's mostly junk.
>>>
>>> nb
>>
>> Most any restaurant supply emporium will have professional hot pads, I
>> prefer heavy terrycloth (machine washable):
>> http://www.centralrestaurant.com/Pan...c168p4625.html
>
> The hot pads and mitts at the regular stores are too thin. I agree
> that the place to shop for the good stuff is at a restaurant supply
> store. My Cash and Carry has mitts in three lengths. You needn't
> burn a wrist or forearm because you can get mitts to cover to your
> elbows if you wish.
> Janet US
>
A friend found that welder's gloves were ideal and cheaper than the
fancy varieties sold as oven gloves.

On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:42:17 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 2016-10-16 5:27 PM, Je?us wrote:
>> On Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:23:17 -0400, Dave Smith
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>> Yep, it happens to all of us at some point. I really should get a
>>>> decent pair of oven mitts, I often have close calls just using a tea
>>>> towel.
>>>
>>> I hate oven mitts and will never use them. I find them too awkward and
>>> lacking in protection.
>>
>> I also find them awkward, which is why I haven't got a pair yet... but
>> I do need to get some mitts or *something*. I've been pushing my luck
>> a lot by using a tea towel (and often a damp one at that).
>
>Yeah. Tea towels don't really cut it. They may be okay for a cookie
>sheet coming out of a 350 F oven, but when you throw a hot cast iron
>frying pan into a 450 oven to finish a steak, a flimsy fabric cloth is
>not going to work. Using a wet on is insanity.

Heh The thinking in my mind goes something like:
"Not worth getting a fresh tea towel out for just that, I should be
okay this one time with a damp TT"... which usually (but not always)
works out well

>I still have not forgiven the student who gave my wife a hand knitted
>hot bad made of Phentex. I made the mistake of using a decorative "hot
>pad" as a hot pad.

Oh, a 'decorative' hot pad... that sounds like a good idea

>The damned thing melted on contact and I don't know
>if my burn was from the hot pan or the melted Phentex.
>
>>
>>> I prefer to use hot pads and before those that
>>> are long enough that they cane be doubled over for added protection.
>>
>> They might be what I need here.
>
>Good hot pads are hard to find. Most of them are decorative and too small.

I shall investigate.