Sometimes I guess you don't know how old or how properly your kitchen appliances work until you get a newer model. This happened to us recently. I'm sure I shared in one post a time or two about our needing a newer refrigerator. Our older one was small and had us on our toes in the event that it would go out on us and spoil everything.
Our stove on the other was a little on the vintage/antique side but it actually worked good or so I thought. I just assumed that when the kitchen got warm when I cooked that it was just because maybe the kitchen is on the small side. The main issue I had was with the burner grates all being one small size. So any big pan or pot I would cook on the stove top would sit unevenly.
Hubs found a really great buy on Craigslist for a newer set and we immediately jumped the gun. Normally, I like to think through purchases like these but it was such a steal that we really didn't want to let it go. We actually had been inactively looking on Craigslist for months but just didn't find one we liked or at the right price. We called the people selling the set and met up that day, with cash in hand, loaded them up (took two trips) and made our way home. The only problem was that these were disgusting! It took my mother-n-law and I darn near four hours to clean them up.
I'm actually quite happy with our purchases! The oven and refrigerator is an upgrade for us. I'm also pleasantly surprised at how precise the oven cooks! I'm not used to that at all. It's also nice to go to the grocery store and actually have some room for food rather than shoving it all in.
On the flip side, it's been over a week since we put them in and while we are donating the stove, someone wanted our refrigerator (beers - just about all it's good for) for a garage. Now we are patiently awaiting a pick up of this appliance so now I have two refrigerators sitting in my kitchen!
Our stove on the other was a little on the vintage/antique side but it actually worked good or so I thought. I just assumed that when the kitchen got warm when I cooked that it was just because maybe the kitchen is on the small side. The main issue I had was with the burner grates all being one small size. So any big pan or pot I would cook on the stove top would sit unevenly.
Hubs found a really great buy on Craigslist for a newer set and we immediately jumped the gun. Normally, I like to think through purchases like these but it was such a steal that we really didn't want to let it go. We actually had been inactively looking on Craigslist for months but just didn't find one we liked or at the right price. We called the people selling the set and met up that day, with cash in hand, loaded them up (took two trips) and made our way home. The only problem was that these were disgusting! It took my mother-n-law and I darn near four hours to clean them up.
I'm actually quite happy with our purchases! The oven and refrigerator is an upgrade for us. I'm also pleasantly surprised at how precise the oven cooks! I'm not used to that at all. It's also nice to go to the grocery store and actually have some room for food rather than shoving it all in.
On the flip side, it's been over a week since we put them in and while we are donating the stove, someone wanted our refrigerator (beers - just about all it's good for) for a garage. Now we are patiently awaiting a pick up of this appliance so now I have two refrigerators sitting in my kitchen!
2 SPREAD YOUR COMMENT LOVE:
Hello, I am a new follower stoppin by from the Hoppin Weekend hop, spreading my comment love. I had a very hard time when I got to your blog. I was scrolling down and had to stop myself, because my tummy started to grumble, the food you are displaying looks sooo yummy and I haven't eaten lunch yet, lol. So, I'm going to wait to look at those until after I've eaten. Honestly, I haven't read this post either, just the word kitchen after seeing that stuff is making my mouth water. I'm a big foodie, eating in my family is like an event. I'm also getting into cooking and always looking for recipes to try, so I'll be here often I have a feeling.
Anyway, I'm following. My name is Sarah and I would love for you to stop by my blog and follow back. Thanks:)
http://skylarinc.blogspot.com/
Thanks for sharing, Newest follower from the hop. Hope to see you around..
Post a Comment
Show me some comment love!