Changes in the kitchen

There were several changes in the kitchen this spring. No, nothing really big but some changes, nonetheless.

First, the over-the-stove microwave began making strange noises. Then, occasionally it seemed like the food didn't get warm. Hmm. Put it back in and try again. Warm food. Well, that only lasted for a while and we bought a new microwave. It seems like they last us about eight years.


Then the oven thermostat control malfunctioned. When the oven was turned on, it automatically showed 350. That was the same. However, it was not a problem to push that up arrow and increase the temperature but the down arrow had stopped working and there was no way to set a temperature lower than 350. If the temperature setting was too high, the only solution was to turn off the oven and start over. Think that the control panel can be fixed? No. Think that control panels for that model are still available? No. Time for a new stove!

So, a new stove with a flat surface was installed. Those glass tops require FLAT bottom pans and I've overheated a pan or two in the past. All but a couple of my pots and pans are hand-me-downs... including some from my grandma which were well used when I got them in the early 70s. A new set of pans was ordered from Amazon - stainless steel, aluminum core. It isn't one of those fancy brand names but it does have the aluminum base and sides and the stainless is 18/10. I got a 10 piece set and plus a big, deep 11" saucepan (still on its way).

The microwave, pots and pans, and new stove! It feels like a mini-remodel!

The new pots and pans were the impetus to clean out some kitchen cabinets.  Now there are a couple of boxes of kitchen stuff to take to a friend's garage sale next weekend.  Perhaps I should check out a couple more cupboards and the basement before that garage sale!