When Kitchens Attack

[Joe Pieweed]

Hey RQakaTura:

Yikes! Take it easy, relax, and I am greatful it wasn't worse.

Joe

[Ms V]

Tura, never thought of it before but I guess 'nicked' hands are the mark of a cook. I too deflected a glass lid AFTER it had bounced off a counter, split and was on the way to the floor. Its funny how we always catch it after the break. I keep thinking the nerve will regenerate feeling, but it still feels slightly 'numb' where I cut it, and it has been over 10 years so I guess thats it...V

[fschimmel]

Phoebe,

Just like my Chambers stove, I did a lot of research on this before pulling the trigger. Don't go with an outfit like BOOS, too expensive. I'm sure there are places near you. I was able to order a thirteen foot length with a hole cut for an under mount sink and two two-foot extensions, one for each side custom built from a place I found in Chicago that has been in business for ever.

A Butcher Block Factory Outlet
(312) 243-3414
555 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60616

They took delivery of the thirteen foot long custom order from a place in Michigan that makes hard rock maple butcher block. Then they cut the hole for the sink and added the two two-foot side extensions. The countertop slid right into place onto the existing cabinets that I spent a good part of last summer, stripping and repainting. I had to rout the opening for the under mount sink to round it off myself, because the guy I ordered the frorgot that I had specified an under mount sink instead of a drop in.

The place they ordered from is in Petosky, Michigan, I believe they will only deal with a local distributor. They have a website though. Here it is.

[url="http://www.mapleblock.com/"]http://www.mapleblock.com/[/url]

The guy that did mine was a pleasure to deal with. I hope you can find someone in NC that can do the work for you.

Good luck

I see that our tripple are being bid up. I will have to see what I am willing to pay this time.

Frank
Western Springs, IL
Owner of a Chambers 90C form Iowa

[berlyn]

Robbiquest,
My blind uncle [img]cool.gif[/img] could have sewed my finger up better!! Seriously, my uncle is blind and he could have done much better!!

Knives-- got lots of scars from them too, but not while cutting, washing again!! Never could imagine cooking without them!!

Glasses, they are still in the cabinet; a nice new set and my vintage ones. Only when company is over or special occasions do we "break" them out.

[phoebe9435]

Hey Frank,

Thanks for the info!

I am thinking that triple pots are more of a prize than something I would use every day. I think I would really get use from a single pot, then a double pot. And I just don't love the idea of food CWTGO or simmering for long periods in aluminum. I want the freedom to use acid foods too - something you don't want in aluminum. Todd mentioned to me that there are steel twell pots available (for nigh $200.00) and suggesting that I wait and see - something else on the horizon was the inference. I now wonder (after reading the post about siverstoning) if the twell pots are a candidate. That might be a great option.

The neat thing about finding these at thrift or antique stores is that they have no value to most people.- unless you happen to have a chambers!

It is early in the game for us - these things will certainly come to us - just look at the great tips and support we get on this site! All for one and one for all.

[lowracer]

<font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">[ March 09, 2006 11:48 PM: Message edited by: lowracer ]</font>

[fschimmel]

Phoebe,

thanks for the boost. I lost yesterday, trying to purchase those tripples for you. I'm interested in the complete set that is still out there. Someone named dramcatcher swooped in and beat me to your tripples. As for stainless T-well pots, I think there is a topic in here somewhere, where they discuss the merits of aluminum as a heat conducter in regards to its use as a t-well pot vs stainless. Somehow it just works better with the originally designed materials, although I prefer stainless to aluminum for ease of cleaning(not worried about alzheimers). Silverstone does sound like an interesting option. I am going to have to be patient. Chambers will teach patience.

Frank
Owner of a Chambers 90C from Iowa

[phoebe9435]

Dear Frank - I was just kidding and lol when I wrote that you could get those pots for me! It's just that you are so "ON" I figured you would know when something happened on ebay.

I really am going to put that same fan in my wall. I am so pleased with that idea - just right timing too! I also want those cupboards - and those nice fat drawers - they could hold a lot of pots and pans I bet!!! Can't happen too soon. I am loosing sleep over this kitchen stuff. - But it sure is fun too.

[berlyn]

Phoebe,
Remember you only need 1 triple pot to make Irish Oatmeal!!

FYI-- I have a complete set of triples and have only used them for that purpose. I use the single the most, like 4 times a week!!

[phoebe9435]

Thanks Berlyn,
I don't know about the Irish stuff, but my daughter and I really make steel cut oats (bulk organic from the natural food store) a regular thing. I know they just get creamier the slower I cook them. Can't you cook those in the single pot? Are you just giving less bottom to the brner surface with the triple?