tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post1276121994645851221..comments2024-03-28T21:58:56.757+01:00Comments on From My Mental Library: Guest Post by my Mum: Favourite Kitchen OldiesLibrarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-2007821063850738352016-12-15T06:56:36.245+01:002016-12-15T06:56:36.245+01:00You've sometimes shown us things from your kit...You've sometimes shown us things from your kitchen which I always found very interesting. Like us, you enjoy using things with a story to them.<br />As for the wooden lid, it goes to show that almost everything was made the way it was made for a good reason!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-50903240803314523972016-12-14T20:43:37.196+01:002016-12-14T20:43:37.196+01:00I have several things in my kitchen that belonged ...I have several things in my kitchen that belonged to my grandmother and to her sister (who died before her). Among other things my kitchen scales, which I also use. I had a bit of a revelation when I read about the wooden lid of that container protecting the salt from getting damp. I have a similar container but for flour. Not the same pattern or shape, but the same idea - and with wooden lid. (I've kept various things in it over the years, but not flour.)DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-55054920121560146192016-12-14T12:09:36.344+01:002016-12-14T12:09:36.344+01:00Thank you all for your kind comments. I am sure, n...Thank you all for your kind comments. I am sure, nearly every household has such "treasures" and memories. I also had some old pots, but since I've got a super modern induction stove, they did not work any more. :-(<br />Meikes Mumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-21050821604522140232016-12-13T07:40:13.158+01:002016-12-13T07:40:13.158+01:00Yes, I thought the same when my Mum came up with t...Yes, I thought the same when my Mum came up with the idea for this post!<br />Your Dad is so accomplished in the kitchen, I am sure his skillets, knives and other utensils could tell us many, many stories!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-33263415493024209222016-12-13T07:39:11.259+01:002016-12-13T07:39:11.259+01:00I knew my readers would like this post. My rolling...I knew my readers would like this post. My rolling pin is a relatively old wooden one, too; I am sure my Mum gave it to me when I moved out from my parents' at the age of 21.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-19134046128677575632016-12-13T00:44:44.406+01:002016-12-13T00:44:44.406+01:00This was a great idea for a post! I love all that ...This was a great idea for a post! I love all that your Mum showed us and the stories behind the objects. And I remember your Dad's spud salad, I wrote the recipe down but I still haven't made it, this is typical of me, I'm afraid!<br />I really need to photograph my Dad's iron skillets, black with age and his knives that he sharpens himself, very sharp, I promise you! Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-32742181495826934272016-12-12T20:38:08.799+01:002016-12-12T20:38:08.799+01:00It is nice to hear the story of favourite utensils...It is nice to hear the story of favourite utensils and kitchen things. I have some too. Those old fashioned rolling pins are the very best sort, I agree. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-45969605254193177592016-12-12T17:51:09.515+01:002016-12-12T17:51:09.515+01:00Thank you! I think holding on to a few items gener...Thank you! I think holding on to a few items generations before us have used keeps us grounded in a way.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-70943418685343752332016-12-12T17:50:20.461+01:002016-12-12T17:50:20.461+01:00Kristi, I am sure my Mum will reply to your commen...Kristi, I am sure my Mum will reply to your comment as well.<br />I knew you were going to like this post, as I know how much you treasure the traditions and things passed through the generations of your family.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-92002932869249726132016-12-12T17:49:29.569+01:002016-12-12T17:49:29.569+01:00Thank you! Cast iron pots are great for cooking......Thank you! Cast iron pots are great for cooking... but so heavy, I don't like handling them when it is time to do the washing up :-)Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-42183663258973607462016-12-12T16:47:26.733+01:002016-12-12T16:47:26.733+01:00Great post, family heirlooms helping us cook today...Great post, family heirlooms helping us cook today.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-31520554545087139112016-12-12T14:56:28.994+01:002016-12-12T14:56:28.994+01:00I feel so happy seeing these photos of your Mom...I feel so happy seeing these photos of your Mom's treasures from the past, still treasures today. My grandmother's rolling pin was very similar to the one pictured. I have a knife of my mother's and a chopper of my grandmother's...I also loved seeing the little Christmas decorations in the first photo with the 1/2 liter pitcher. I have passed some silverware of my grandmother's, platters from my aunt and best tablecloths of my Mom's to my daughters. They are more for entertaining which I don't really do anymore. Thank you, Meike's Mom!Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-42467479546957844962016-12-12T13:28:05.926+01:002016-12-12T13:28:05.926+01:00My grandmother's cast iron pots are my favorit...My grandmother's cast iron pots are my favorites for cooking, i also wouldn't give them up for anything. Such a lovely post!messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.com