When I originally got married in 1966, I had no Hope Chest, the only New Household Items I had were a few Wedding Gifts. Most of my Kitchen items were hand-me-downs from my Mom, Grandma or from Garage Sales. Being just a young House Wife I wanted New Modern things, not things given to me by Mom & Grandma that were old and used. I took them but as soon as I could afford to replace them with New I did! Who wanted Flour Sack Muslin Dish Towels that Grandma had embroidered the days of the week on...not ME! Who wanted pillowcases and top sheets with hand Crocheted Trim...not ME. Did I want hand Crocheted Doilies? no I wanted the New Plastic ones. How about the Free Jewel Tea dishes Grandma had...nope I wanted Mela-mac. Mom gave me her old Wood Rolling Pin, but I dreamed of a Tupperware Plastic one. Old was a Four Letter Word to ME...give ME the New & Improved. As the years past most of the Old Items given to ME were replaced and New Shiny ones took their place. The 70's brought Plastic...Utensil handles no longer were painted wood but now Plastic. Canisters, dishes, tumblers, handles on silverware, Christmas Ornaments, Toys, measuring cups, pitchers, Milk cartons, small appliances, TVs & Radios...you name it it was now Plastic! Was the Plastic strong and durable like the Old Time Bakelite or Lucite. No, most of the time it was flimsy and broke easily. Well now that I am a "Few' years older I have come to the conclusion that the Old Stuff was better...and I kick myself to think I got rid of so much. But being the Treasure Hunter I am, I have found some really good items for my Kitchen. A lot of my Kitchen Stuff are items from the 1950's. Items I have acquired in my travels of Thrift Stores, Garage and Estate Sales..here is a Blast from the 1950's past!
This is an Old Fire-King Bowl with a handle and spout. I love this when I am making pancakes. Mix and pour just the right amount.
These are Vintage 1945-1950's McCoy pottery bowls. Perfect for mixing small batches or for serving. These are in Mint condition.
For making Pie Dough and baking the Pie, I use Brown Stoneware/Yellow ware Bowl and Pie Plate. An aluminium measuring cup, a metal alloy spelter Flour Scoop and of course a Wooden Rolling Pin. These are all dated from the Mid-Century.
Crackers are kept fresh in a 1960's Tin Storage Cracker Box and of course a Pyrex mixing bowl and Hagar Pink and Gray bowl from the late 50's.
The yellow handles on the knives are Butterscotch Bakelite, Pink Aluminium measuring spoons and shaker glass. Remember when Country Geese and Ducks were popular in the 1970's, that's my Cookie Jar. I cut my Cookies and Biscuits from a tin can that I have used since I married AJ in 1977. Don't you just love the Retro Green Plastic Cheese Slicer dated 1967.
Now our Coffee Cups are Vintage also. These are 1950's Fire-King. Coffee tastes so much better out of these!
My casseroles and serving Bowls are also Vintage Pyrex and Fire-King. I do have a set of Blue Cornflower Corning Ware 1966, that I just can not live without also.My spoon rest is made of Pewter, Made in Japan and the Kitty Toothpick Holder is Made in Japan, Lefton.
I just acquired some Flatware from my Mom's Estate. It is stamped Japan also. I just love the patterns. Well this is just a bit of some of the Old Lovely Items I have in my kitchen. As far as Plastic Things. I have gotten rid of as much plastic as I can in this house. I even "hate" plastic grocery bags and ask for paper if they have them. I really Love the Old Stuff I have, especially AJ!!!!!
Has anyone noticed the Crows have Come to Town. They are so noisy
in the mornings. I think thy may be looking for Pecans in the trees?
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