Old Kitchen Stuff is Hot, Says Saveur Magazine
Finally. I'm in. Rather, my kitchen is.
According to the most recent issue of Saveur Magazine, used kitchen utensils are hot right now. They made Saveur's Top 100 list for 2007. People like to use the same spoons or bowls Mom or Grandma used, say the foodies at Saveur.
I knew that. Chances are, so did you. We like the cracks and the scratches and the mars and the imperfections. We can relate to them.
I have always wanted old stuff in my kitchen. Since I was a teenager, I've collected odds and ends from my grandmothers' kitchens. Grandma Annie's mixing bowls. Grandma Laura's big bread bowl. Old flour sifters and egg beaters. I went through a stage when I loved all that old red-and-green handled stuff. More recently, I've collected old crocks. They serve a purpose in my kitchen as cache pots for nuts or garlic or tea bags.
I think we find comfort and continuity in old things. Maybe a bit of luck, too. If I were making Laura's famous raisin-graham bread or Annie's Lady Baltimore cake, you can bet I'd do it in those old vessels. Just in case.
Besides, old things give a kitchen character. Believe me, my kitchen has plenty of character. Clutter, too.
What's old in your kitchen?
According to the most recent issue of Saveur Magazine, used kitchen utensils are hot right now. They made Saveur's Top 100 list for 2007. People like to use the same spoons or bowls Mom or Grandma used, say the foodies at Saveur.
I knew that. Chances are, so did you. We like the cracks and the scratches and the mars and the imperfections. We can relate to them.
I have always wanted old stuff in my kitchen. Since I was a teenager, I've collected odds and ends from my grandmothers' kitchens. Grandma Annie's mixing bowls. Grandma Laura's big bread bowl. Old flour sifters and egg beaters. I went through a stage when I loved all that old red-and-green handled stuff. More recently, I've collected old crocks. They serve a purpose in my kitchen as cache pots for nuts or garlic or tea bags.
I think we find comfort and continuity in old things. Maybe a bit of luck, too. If I were making Laura's famous raisin-graham bread or Annie's Lady Baltimore cake, you can bet I'd do it in those old vessels. Just in case.
Besides, old things give a kitchen character. Believe me, my kitchen has plenty of character. Clutter, too.
What's old in your kitchen?
Comments
I also feel the old stuff connects me back to all those cooks from the past!
We need those connections.
Food really is about connecting, isn't it?
Blogs are just another way to connect, aren't they, Tanna.
So glad we've connected!.
One of these days, I'll organize them better. . .
Sounds like you like to scour "Junk shops," Terry. I had these blue butter crocks — one is in the photo — and I found a small one recently at an antiques store in an old church. I paid what I thought was a lot for it — but I enjoy it, so I guess it's worth it. Those "unurban" places are treasure troves.
I actually have very little from my family. Just things no one else wanted. That made me want them all the more.
But, hey, it's in now.
According to the savants and trendsetters at Saveur.
Did you get the magazine in the mail? I've been trying to find the list online for the last 3 days.
When we moved to France I had to get rid of most of my kitchenware so I don't have any of my mom's or grandma's cooking utensils, bowls, etc. I did keep tablecloths and quilts and books though.
I love getting Saveur. I savor Saveur.
I love these lists, too! Yours included