THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)

[andiesenji]

For those who have small children, isn't this a cute idea. 

I bet you clever sewing ladies could run something like this up without a problem.

[dede]

For those who have small children, isn't this a cute idea. 

I bet you clever sewing ladies could run something like this up without a problem.

That is cute, we all know how kids love little places to hide like that. Like throwing a sheet over a table, it keeps them occupied for hours
The best cubby I had for my kids was a washing machine box, it lasted them months before it was destroyed

[obbie]

cute little tent.  Our kids use sheets over their bunk beds..

[astarra]

Gorgeous! 

[Halex]

Just ordered thesse, oops
Delivery estimate: Aug. 28, 2012 - Sept. 18, 2012
1    "Pressure Perfect: Two Hour Taste in Twenty Minutes Using Your Pressure Cooker"
Sass, Lorna J.; Hardcover; $17.81
In Stock
   Sold by: Amazon.com
1    "Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes"
Smith, Vickie; Paperback; $14.23
In Stock
   Sold by: Amazon.com
1    "Good Food to Share (Williams-Sonoma): Recipes for Entertaining with Family & Friends"
Gillingham-Ryan, Sara Kate; Hardcover; $19.77


 

[Delightful Den]

Bought DW a new Ipad yesterday. I got her the 32gb cell phone access one. I will probably inherit the old one.  I always seem to end up with her technology hand me downs.

[maddy]

Couldn't resist these cupcake stands



http://www.larkmade.com.au/products/party/cake-sands-platters/utterly-scrumptious-cupcake-pedestals-set-of-6.html

[Yvette]

Very cute Maddy

[astarra]

They are gorgeous Maddy! 
May I ask who eats all those incredible cupcakes you make?? They are almost too pretty to eat! 

[gertbysea]

That is what I want to know too. Those tea pots are so cute.

Gert

[obbie]

Gorgeous Maddy...

[maddy]

May I ask who eats all those incredible cupcakes you make??

The cookies and cream cupcakes always get devoured by the kids, or anything chocolate for that matter, but some of the experimental ones get left behind.
Hubby doesn't really eat them either, so If they are still fresh, I give them away, or the chookies get fed like queens 
Some times I think they just get tired of them 

[ElleG]

Just ordered thesse, oops
Delivery estimate: Aug. 28, 2012 - Sept. 18, 2012
1    "Pressure Perfect: Two Hour Taste in Twenty Minutes Using Your Pressure Cooker"
Sass, Lorna J.; Hardcover; $17.81
In Stock
   Sold by: Amazon.com
1    "Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes"
Smith, Vickie; Paperback; $14.23
In Stock
   Sold by: Amazon.com
1    "Good Food to Share (Williams-Sonoma): Recipes for Entertaining with Family & Friends"
Gillingham-Ryan, Sara Kate; Hardcover; $19.77


 

Halex, can I ask if postage is very expensive from Amazon? I have looked at the first two books, but have been hesitant due to postage costs.

I have ordered the black pizza maker from KWD - very excited I have wanted one for years. I bought it with the $50 off sale, just realised I didn't allow for pizzas in my weekly menu plan!

[andiesenji]

Kim, they are truly beautiful!  Are they much work to keep in pristine condition?

Maddy apparenty easy to maintain but as ive never had them before i dont know just that the french believe they are the best to cook with.. Copper in general as it cooks evening and gives a finish on food above other items.. Will have to get back to you on that though once ive had them for a while and used them 😊

Copper does need some upkeep. It can't go in the dishwasher.  There are excellent cleaners for the copper but I usually just use half a lemon dipped in salt and unless something is really burnt on, that works nicely to shine it up nicely.  The bottom does have to be kept clean or will not heat evenly - which is the major advantage of using copper - the even heating. 

I've got an induction burner (Max Burton) with the "interface" disc that allows me to use my Pyrex, Corning and copper cookware on it.  There are some aftermarket  interface discs that are inexpensive.  One of my friends just puts a round cast iron griddle on the burner and it works okay. 

[mcmich]

Andie, interesting that you mentioned using corning ware on the stove top. I have just googled it. apparently you can use pre 1990's corning ware on the stove top. They changed the formula of corning ware then to make it lighter. Although it makes no diference to me as I have a glass cook top. Would I need a disc on that to use copper?