Sorry to say, but this site has been so depressing for a few days. I thought I'd ask an average, everyday question....to make us all feel a little more normal today.
I made Eggplant Lasagna, and my BIL and SIL are coming for dinner. They leave for Cali tomorrow to see their beautiful grand daughter.
Sorry, sometimes we just need some REGULAR conversation.......or at least THIS caregiver does.
My red stove top kettle is just for looks, sitting there on the stove top for decoration. It has a wide lid making it easier to clean if I do use it.
So, we both use the electric tea kettle several times daily. Love it, lasts forever!
It lights up blue and turns off when hot. (Just for water, no tea infuser.) About $39 years ago, it was a good investment. It was our second one, and the only reason we replaced it was the filter in the spout broke so it no longer held enough steam inside to turn itself off.
If we had enough room, I would like to have a fancy teapot with matching tea cups, but we don't have room. We no longer have company.
If we use just the basics, my electric tea kettle would be a part of just the basic necessities.
Good morning everyone! Have a better day and treat others with kindness.
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I agree that a coffee maker is a great way to get hot water quickly. I have done that before too.
However. I use a Bunn coffee maker and I always have 10 cups of hot water available. Pour how much water you need and catch the hot water as it comes out. Since I learned this trick my electric kettle is pretty lonely, unless I am cleaning. But, I highly recommend them.
My counter space is small so I've had my kettle stashed in the cupboard but of course then I use it less. But even if you never drink tea an electric kettle is such a great appliance for boiling water, studies show it's faster and more efficient than any other method - it's a great way to shave time off dinner prep if what you are making involves hot water - potatoes, pasta, steamed veg or whatever. Yesterday I used it to scald a handful of peaches because I don't like eating the skin.
Sounds yummy! I love key lime pie, never had key lime cake.
No, I do not own a tea kettle as I very, very rarely drink hot tea.
I will tell you what I feel makes a lousy cup of tea, the keurig pods! Waste of money and they don’t taste good. The coffee pods are great but not the tea.
I like loose tea or tea bags.
Do you own a tea kettle - I mean a device (electric but I'll accept stove top) that does nothing but boil water?
That’s what I do. I sip iced tea all day long. I never drink coke or any other sodas.
That’s always so nice. And smells great.
I don’t use sugar because I don’t like sugar in my tea or coffee. I have been changing up the flavors. Sometimes black tea, sometimes herbal or green tea.
I have been adding mint leaves 🍃 to my tea because I find it refreshing in the summer.
Party foods are always fun! Sometimes, I enjoy going to a restaurant and getting an appetizer and a dessert!
Your kitchen must be just about done now. Sounds like it will be beautiful and efficient!
The electricians came out yesterday and now my dishwasher is out and the new outlet is installed.
I can just level my cabinet and install it today. Then cut the butcherblock countertop and drop in my induction cooktop. Easy peasy.
I ran out to the store awhile ago and ended up buying salad fixings and a rotisserie chicken. It’s too hot to cook a heavy meal.
I wish I was in Tijuana
eating barbecued iguana...
(Mexican Radio by Wall of Voodoo)
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Okay, you’re making us jealous of your scrumptious dinner! I love lobster 🦞! Maine has the best lobster!
Years ago we went to Kennebunkport, Maine and ate at a restaurant there. I think the name was The Breakwater if I remember correctly.