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Thread Number: 73747
/ Tag: Small Appliances
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Post# 974091 12/16/2017 at 18:16 (2,320 days old) by vintage1963  (Ohio) |
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Today I received these items from a friend of mine whose parents house had been sold. In the house were many,many years worth of things that needed to be dealt with. Some things were donated to charity and some were kept by family. The house sold within two weeks of listing so time was of the essence. Had I been able to help clean out the house I would have had my pick of whatever I wanted. In any case, what I got I am very pleased with. There is a small percolator which perks beautifully, warming trays that are pristine and work, a martini mixer, Hall serving bowls, and a Farberware electric skillet, also in great shape and which works.
I hope the pictures are enjoyable! | ||
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Post# 974104 , Reply# 1 12/16/2017 at 18:51 (2,320 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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That's quite a haul. Congratulations. | ||
| Post# 974115 , Reply# 2 12/16/2017 at 20:29 (2,320 days old) by IowaBear (Cedar Rapids, IA) | ||
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Post# 974120 , Reply# 3 12/16/2017 at 21:10 (2,320 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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| Post# 974133 , Reply# 4 12/16/2017 at 22:24 (2,320 days old) by fan-of-fans (Florida) | ||
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I think my grandmother had a warming tray similar to those, though the pattern was different. I don't recall it having a control knob like those, but Thermotray sounds familiar to what it was. | ||
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Post# 974175 , Reply# 6 12/17/2017 at 05:28 (2,319 days old) by vintage1963 (Ohio) |
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Hi Jim,
I wasn't sure how hot the trays would get but to my surprise they got fairly hot on the high setting, hot enough that it is somewhat uncomfortable to touch but of course not so hot as to cause a burn. I suppose now I will need to find a reason to use them. Christmas is coming up. I could use them to keep our dinner hot! | ||
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Post# 974176 , Reply# 7 12/17/2017 at 05:33 (2,319 days old) by vintage1963 (Ohio) |
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Post# 974179 , Reply# 8 12/17/2017 at 06:02 (2,319 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI ) |
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Post# 974181 , Reply# 9 12/17/2017 at 06:10 (2,319 days old) by vintage1963 (Ohio) |
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Post# 974182 , Reply# 10 12/17/2017 at 06:19 (2,319 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Dry Gin Martini
2-1/2 ounces gin 1/2 ounce dry vermouth Dash of orange bitters, optional 2 pimiento-stuffed olives (or a twist of lemon peel if using orange bitters) Fill martini shaker with ice cubes. Add gin, vermouth and orange bitters (if using). Stir or shake gently for 20-30 seconds. Strain drink into martini glass. Add olives or lemon twist. There are many minor variations and everyone has their favorite brands. Mine are Bombay Sapphire gin; Dolin dry vermouth; Regan's bitters (although I frequently omit the bitters). Martinis can also be made with vodka rather than gin. Variations: > A 'Perfect' Martini uses equal parts sweet and dry Vermouth > A 'Wet' Martini uses equal parts gin and dry vermouth rather than the usual 3:1 ratio > A 'Dirty' Martini adds just a splash of the brine/juice from the jar of olives > A 'Very Dry' Martini: Swirl some vermouth around in the glass, then pour it out before adding the chilled gin. This post was last edited 12/17/2017 at 06:38 | ||
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Post# 974186 , Reply# 11 12/17/2017 at 07:01 (2,319 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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How to make a martini | ||
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Post# 974199 , Reply# 12 12/17/2017 at 08:14 (2,319 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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The fry pan | ||
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Post# 974201 , Reply# 13 12/17/2017 at 08:27 (2,319 days old) by vintage1963 (Ohio) |
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Post# 974203 , Reply# 14 12/17/2017 at 08:30 (2,319 days old) by vintage1963 (Ohio) |
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Lawrence, the electric skillet reminds me of a spaceship the way it is supported by that ring. It seems very "Atomic Age" even though I am certain this was made made in the 1960s or later. It seems too modern to be 1950s, but I know I could be wrong on that. I'll need to do my research to see when it was manufactured.
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Post# 974218 , Reply# 15 12/17/2017 at 09:41 (2,319 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Spot on, Launderess. Young Patrick knows his way around an very dry martini!
Aside: I love the work of cinematographer Harry Stradling. His sense of texture and color is never less than stunning. You can almost reach out and touch it. His work graces many well-known classics. The Picture of Dorian Gray, A Streetcar Named Desire, A Summer Place, and My Fair Lady come to mind. | ||
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Post# 974660 , Reply# 16 12/19/2017 at 19:43 (2,317 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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Nice gifts I like the Hall China set. My sister's mother-in-law had a large collection of Hall "Autumn Leaf" pattern. I would have liked a couple pieces of it after she passed away, but they sold the full collection (minus a couple pieces they wanted) for a pretty penny. | ||
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Post# 974829 , Reply# 17 12/21/2017 at 04:40 (2,315 days old) by vintage1963 (Ohio) |
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| Post# 975274 , Reply# 18 12/24/2017 at 03:06 (2,312 days old) by sweetpea68 (Heber Springs, ar) | ||
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Post# 975320 , Reply# 19 12/24/2017 at 14:22 (2,312 days old) by vintage1963 (Ohio) |
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