What to feature in the uploader this weekend? Over one the Facebook page — almost 22,000 FB friends now! — Michelle suggested:
What about a picture share thread with everyone’s quirky vintage small appliances? What they are, how they work, where you discovered them… I have a couple fun ones!
Well, heck to the yeah, I have a couple fun ones myself, and am getting my camera out stat. Note: Small kitchen appliance only in this session– no hair dryers, alarm clocks, vintage stoves, etc. — we’ll do those another time. Above: feralhousewife.com gets props for a hilarious photo shoot. Read on for instructions — let’s see your small kitchen appliances! –>
Uploader closed — But thanks so much for playing everyone — this was a good one! Come back Fridays around noon, and see what we’ll be sharing this next weekend.
Tips to view slide show: Click on first image… it will enlarge and you can also read my captions… move forward or back via arrows below the photo… you can start or stop at any image:
hannah says
*ACK*
I forgot I have an NOS electric carving knife!!!! Darn. Oh well…It was a great weekend everyone, lots of fun pictures and conversation. 🙂
pam kueber says
I’ll leave the uploader on til end of day-ish Monday….
hannah says
Aw Pam. You didn’t have to do that! I just took pics but have to go back to work in a couple. It IS NOS, but just checked and it’s 1986 – so maybe that doesn’t count. The power button IS orange though! 😀
Ruth says
My mother had that exact Sunbeam deep fat fryer. About once a year on a cold rainy day, she would make doughnuts in it. They were the best I ever had.
Anna S. Byrne says
What a great day ! Thank you Pam !!!
I have so enjoyed everyones photos !!!
Michelle says
An electric sink??? Wow there’s two things that you don’t see together very often! lol (jealous!)
Bluejay says
To Jeff with Dominion Oven Broiler: do you use it and do you like it? I have one that I use for reheating left overs and for making toast in. I love it, but it scares the bejesus out of my wife, who won’t go near it. Just looking to see if you like yours. 🙂
Janet in CT says
As well she shouldn’t go near it! I have one similar to Jeff’s but mine doesn’t flip over – it looks more like the Munsey in photo #179. It has a long detachable handle that fits into slots in the door and pulls out. I love it for English muffins and toast, nice and evenly toasted, but it scares me too when used as a broiler. I was doing lamb chops one night and went out on the back porch because of the smoke. They must have been fattier than usual and the drippings caught fire – never had that happen before. The flames had to be almost two feet high! Good thing I was on the porch and didn’t have to go across the kitchen with that flaming drawer. I highly recommend it for toast or English or heating Danish but the broiler is indeed dangerous. Maybe I am using it wrong – Jeff may be able to shed some light on it more than I can!
Bluejay says
Janet, good to know! We don’t eat meat often, but I use it pretty frequently for toasting and reheating leftovers (we donated our microwave about 6 years ago b/c we hardly used it). The Dominion can hold a Lean Cuisine (or other similarly sized meal) perfectly! I love ours, but my wife has put bread in to toast and ended up with charred pieces’ one definitely has to keep an eye on it… 🙂
Michelle says
oh oh oh oh oh
That Rotis-A-View… be still my heart.
Does anyone want a Broil-Quick? 🙂
April says
Justin, if you see this…just wanted to ask if you have used your defroster. I have a 61 Hotpoint fridge (the same color as your washer) and this will be the first time I’ve ever actually defrosted a refrigerator.
Was hoping an item like yours would ease the process.
Amazing stuff everyone!!!!
Justin says
I just got the defroster this past week. Haven’t had a chance to use it. I have a 61 Hotpoint fridge in turquoise as well. Currently don’t use it, I have a 49 Hotpoint fridge in pink that is being used currently. Would like to see a picture of your fridge though.
Michelle says
I used my X4 monitor top as my main fridge for a few years. When it was time to defrost it, I turned it off then put a pan of hot water on the shelf under the ice maker and closed the door for a little while. The ice usually came off in sheets. It’s not all that difficult or time consuming, and chipping at the ice is kind of fun once you get into it – you try and see how big of a piece you can get off at a time.
I was told once that if you dry the iced over area well, and then spray it with non-stick spray, the ice comes off much easier. However, I never tried that so can not recommend it.
April says
Justin, thanks for the reply. We got the fridge with matching stove about a year ago and they both work perfectly. I can email you a pic if you’d like. I saw that Pam mentioned she would do a large appliance post soon, so we can share then as well. I’d love to see all of yours!
Michelle, thanks for the tips! It’s one of those jobs I keep putting off. I remember in one of the old Mad Men shows Betty Draper did it, so it can’t be that bad 🙂
Diane in CO says
Never thought I’d say I was in L-O-V-E with salt ‘n pepper shakers but the Appliance Collection S&P’s are wonderful!!! Such a well-done display! (I have to admit I have the exact same “TV Console” set in mint condition. I love how when you turn the knob, the shakers pop up).
Michelle says
Anna S Banana – is that an egg cooker in the front right of your photo? Would you please post a close up of it?? It looks like a more “modern” version of my little green one. I’d love to see a few more pictures of it. Please! 🙂
Anna S. Bannana says
Will do Michelle ! It’s a little Hankscraft egg cooker. I love yours, especially the little divits that hold the eggs. The hankscraft needs an aluminum insert that holds the egg, of which I do not have, but luckily, I like poached eggs. But I’m still on a constant lookout for the insert. I onece even saw one that looked more like yours, that said “Little Quail Egg Cooker”, it was adorable !
Anna S. Byrne says
Ima Pam… How hot does your wear ever bean pot get ? I was recently making a batch of pintos, and the pot never seemed to get hot…but the plate was very hot…I’m wondering if it is meant to keep the beans warm after cooking, or actually cook the beans ?
Ima Pam says
Hi Anna, I actually don’t use it for cooking beans! I use it to heat milk to 150 degrees for yogurt. Heat, unplug and let cool to 110. Stir a cup of cultured yogurt in, and put a kitchen towel or two over it for insulation. 8-10 hours later, perfect yogurt! But that’s not what you asked, is it? 🙂 I know the milk gets to about 160 degrees in about two hours, but do not know if that’s hot enough to cook beans. And yes, that plate gets very hot!
Anna S. Bannana says
REALLY ?!?!?! That is so cool !!!
I think I’m going to have to try that ! What is your culture…(another yogart) ? And how long does it keep…oooh….Do you make other things with the yogart ?????
Ima Pam says
Yes, just start with any plain store bought yogurt that has active cultures. After that, you can reserve some homemade to start the next batch, if you want. The crock pot is just the right size to make 1/2 gallon at a time, it keeps about two weeks in the fridge. I make fruit smoothies, have it with granola for breakfast, make a marinade for chicken…That little crockpot almost went bye-bye, because I never used it…Now, it’s in use all the time! So easy.