Old vs. New

You want to know what I have that is old and I have never seen in the store since I started looking for kitchen stuff when I moved out of my parents? It is my moms ice cream scooper and it has this tab you push in to push the ice cream out..I don't know if I quite described it correctly, if not I'll take a picture and post it up here tomorrow. But I never have seen an ice cream scooper that I like other than the one I have...

I have quite a tendency to use the older ones, except a crock pot. I have my grandmothers and the pot is attached to the metal sides. You cannot clean it in the dish water as the wires are exposed. I do not like an electric skillet either for the same reason. But I enjoy a glass baking dish and a crock pot where the pot is removable.

I use a lot of old things in the kitchen. I have a large muffin tin that was Mom's. She traded that for my two small ones when I had a family to bake for and she and Daddy were empty nesters... about 25 years ago. I also use an old hand operated egg beater and a biscuit cutter that I got when I was first married 42 years ago. Those old things work just fine. :)

I havent seen glass muffin tins either I use the old one and old tin pie tin. bake in glass wear

ooohhh. i to love my older things to cook with. i have some things from mom like old platters and dishes, but i mostly have things from my late hubbies mom fro i dont know how far back. i truely cherish them and use the baking pans a lot and the old pyrex dishes to bake sometimes. even tho i dont use the glass as much since i had a mishap a few yrs ago with one exploding on me while cooling on the stove

New things come along that are supposed to help in improving our lives. some things can not be improved upon and be worthy. I have old bakeware and some of the newer concepts. Some recipes just seem to do better with the older cookware. Sometimes i am happier just to use what I used in the past.

I still use my non-stick metal baking pan whenever I make muffins. I have never tried silicon mats or muffin trays since I use an electric oven. It's more like a huge oven toaster and sometimes the thing doesn't work. I recall during Christmas my brother tried making baked custard but it never cooked. So, my mom and the maid was amazed when I made muffins a few weeks ago and they were yummy. I might make another batch tomorrow since I want to try out this pumpkin bread recipe I have. With regard to pots and pans, I find that the new ones wear out more easily than what we were used to. I know that during my mother's time she rarely bought new pans. Now, I find that I have to replace my fry pan every two years because the teflon has already worn off. These are not inexpensive pans, mind you. And I did see that these pans are on sale. I guess a lot of people are going back to the heavy stock pans and fry pans we are all so used to. I am thinking on investing on a heavy metal skillet (one that is not teflon coated) when I have extra cash to replace my fry pans.

I am a keeper of old things especially kitchen utensils. I started to bake cakes 30 years ago and most of my old baking tins are still in my keeping. I have collected numerous sizes of baking tins from aluminum to stainless steel baking tins. But I can say the best baking tins are those made from aluminum. They are not only light but the cakes turned out beautifully baked.

I made corn muffins today and used the silicon ones, but not the kind that come in batches. I use the individual ones. I do not put them on a baking sheet. I like that you can turn them inside out to clean them. I use silicon for about everything -- collapsible strainer, spatulas, pot holders, ice trays, etc. I am totally into modern things except for glassware and those old apple peelers that you crank by hand. A friend commented today that he never saw anyone with such high tech cooking stuff as I have. I am simply fanatical about it.

The silicone pan I have only does 6 muffins. Though for kicks I tried the recipe on the pkg of these pans my Aunt picked up from the thrift shop. I don't care for the recipe and I"m not sure I'm too crazy about the pan either. Though I only used it once I'll try to make blueberry muffins in them another time perhaps. Never thought about why they don't make pyrex muffin tins, I suppose they are difficult to shape the glass in such a form like that and it be durable? I too prefer glass baking dishes too. They are easier to clean to me and of course don't rust like metal ones do... only proiblem they break.

I love my silicon baking things, although I don't bake very often. I find the individual little cake cases the best, and they do save having to buy paper cases as they just peel off. My big problem is that they dogs like to steal the silicon moulds out of the washing up pile if they are left out, and they chew them to shreds! I prefer old casserole dishes, and most of the heavier stuff I have was picked up second hand. It just seems more substantial somehow, and it lasts longer as a result.

Pyrex muffin tins. No, never saw any either. I do have a few old pan of Pyrex that my grandmother gave me. Old, Old, Old. You can't buy any like it any more. Even the Pyrex isn't the same. But Pyrex muffin tins. THat is a hoot. I have heard of so many things they came up with to bake in.

I happen to like my silicone muffin pans. I don't mind putting a baking sheet under it, and I love how easy they are to clean. They are also nice to use in the microwave for simple dishes like 'Stuffed Meatloaf Cups' or 'Mini Omelets'. I used to use the metal, non-stick kind, but it seems that the non-stick surface wears out too fast. For other favorite items, I have my grandmothers bean pot, which she got as a wedding gift in the 1920's. It's grean for beans and casseroles, too. Then there are a couple of antique pyrex baking dishes that I use all the time. Easy to clean, and I like how they keep food warmer than metal pans. Not all siliconeware is the same. Some of the cheaper ones have a burning rubber smell while cooking in them, and I would bet that the ones at the thrift store are those.

Upon moving in with my boyfriend five years ago I donated all my things to a family whose house burned down, so moving in with him, there are all updated items here. I so miss my old appliances as I so love the power and strength they had. I could whip, chop and mix in an instant and now these new models take double the run times for me to get my items done. Oh I believe technology is upgrading the outer parts of appliance to appeal to consumers and some how they are lacking in quality. I do hope the lady who took my things knows what great items she received, and actually she may not understand the quality of them but I know she is forever grateful.

Well, a lot of times I too am one of the people who prefers the old standby when it comes to the type of Baking pans, etc. I will use or what my husband will use in the kitchen as well. Sometimes the New ones they bring out actually are more expensive and not as easy to use, and just not as friendly either. As for pyrex, that would be nice if you could find muffin pans as they last forever for sure.

I bought some of silicone pans a few years back, and I still have yet to use them. They are way back in the back of one of my cabinets. I think I am just scared to try them. I should probably just put them in a garage sale. I am happy with my old baking pans and dishes. I also love my old box grater, and my potato ricer. My mom used a potato ricer to mash her potatoes and I do the same.

I guess some times the "old" things we're more familiar with & can handle better, even with our eyes closed? Haha~!New stuff we need to familiarize ourselves with again. One thing's for sure, I love my old clothes. Well washed & worn & very nice to wear, hahaha~!

After years of using stainless steel and non stick fry pans, I have come to love the old fashion caste iron pans. If you maintain them they are less trouble then steel and no more trouble than non stick.

Out of those three options, glass would be the best material to use. It releases no gases or chemicals when heated and is the healthiest material to use with food in all sorts of cooking, even drinking. I guess that it is not cost effective to mould it into muffin trays due to glass being harder to make and pyrex being very heavy!

I just bet your muffins are delicious whether its the old or new way you bake it. Thanks for sharing.