Housesitting: Some vintage and not so vintage appliances (picture thread)

[andyelectrolux]

Hey all

I'm housesitting this week for my former Miele rep. She inherited a house that was built in the 70's for her aunt. Evidently, when the house was built, the aunt specified the best of everything for the appliances and other fixtures. Most of it's still original.

With her permission, I asked to post some pictures of these appliances on the forum. Since the photos constitute a mixture of vintage and new and a cooking demo, and I'm to lazy to do three seperate threads, I'm just gonna post everything here.

Enjoy!

p.s. My photography skills leave much to be desired. Go easy on me

 

[andyelectrolux]

First we begin with the range....

I've never cooked on a vintage stove before. The burners on this baby get HOT and do it fast! Mind you, I'm used to a GE induction from the 80's which I would rate mediocre at best.

This is called a Frigidaire Twin 30 Custom Deluxe. Anyone know anything about these?

 

[andyelectrolux]

For dinner tonight.....

Turkey Meatballs served over whole wheat pasta.

Ingredients

1 lb turkey
.25 lb extra lean ground beef
Finely chopped onion, parsley and garlic. I don't know what the exact measurements are, I just do the amount shown in the picture.
About 1-1.5 cups Italian flavored breadcrumbs
Two egg whites, beaten
About two TBSP spaghetti sauce. I like Newman's Own marinara.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Whoops

Left out the salt and pepper. Again, I don't know how much. If I had to guess I'd say a tsp of salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Next

Mix everything together except the meat and the breadcrumbs.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Then

Add the meat, and knead until everything is well mixed together. Add in the breadcrumbs gradually, to ensure they are evenly distributed.

Roll into balls, and saute over medium-high heat in olive oil until they are browned on the outside.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Bake at 400 degrees...

For about another 10 minutes.

 

[andyelectrolux]

On the Frigidaire...

The 400 degrees was a lot different than the 400 degrees on my GE at home, it got hot too fast so I turned it down a bit.

Once the meatballs are done, serve over whole wheat pasta, cover with marinara sauce, a cheese of your liking (I used gruyere) and broil for a few minutes.

Dinner is served.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Crabmeat Quiche

I also cooked a quiche for breakfast the next morning. This is a great recipe for breakfast. It's reasonably healthy, and packed with protein.

Crust

Two cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup skim milk

Mix the ingredients together, and form a ball with the dough.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Roll out the dough...

on a floured surface.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Mix together...

6 eggs
1 cup lowfat ricotta cheese
1 and 1/4 cup shredded smoked Gouda
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 package frozen spinach

Put the dough in a deep dish pie pan, and cover the bottom with crabmeat. Yes, I know it's imitation. If you can afford the real stuff..go for it! Pour in the egg mixture.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Normally...

I have to cook my quiche for an hour at 400 at home. It took 45 min in the Frigidaire.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Time to do dishes!!!

Originally in place was a Kitchenaid KDS-20. It wouldn't drain right. The owner of the house (being that she works for Miele) had this Excella put in.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Middle rack..

lots of room

 

[andyelectrolux]

Cutlery tray

I LOVE this. It makes putting the utensils away so much easier, and because it separates them so well, they really get clean.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Cheese cycle...

Certain models of Miele dishwashers come with a ton of cycles. For this load, I used "Cheese" with the extended soak option, due to the grater that was caked with the smoked Gouda I used in the quiche.

The display screen shows what cycles are selected, and if you look in the upper middle, you can see that the cycle time will take 2 hours and 19 min. If you don't have that long, there's an express cycle thats only about 21 min.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Miele dishwasher tabs...

Work wonderful...

 

[andyelectrolux]

How'd they turn out?

Spotless. Absolutely spotless.

Keep in mind I have a modern Kenmore at home that's practically worthless. If I'd done this load in it, the cheese grater would have come out with the cheese still on it, plus some of the spinach from the bowl.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Middle

Sparkling glasses...

 

[andyelectrolux]

Cutlery tray..

beautiful

 

[andyelectrolux]

Garbage disposal...

I never knew Speed Queen made garbage disposals. I can't get a picture of the whole label due to the way it's installed, but this gives you an idea....

 

[neptuneguy27]

I love it! I cannot wait to get my Miele Dishwasher next year. I too have become rather disenchanted with my Kenmore. Cleaning power is starting to really lack and drying has become abysmal. I might have to give the Miele tabs a try.

The quiche looked really good too.

Chris

 

[andyelectrolux]

After the dishes...

Comes the vacuuming. This is a mid 70's Nutone system. Still works like a champ. I usually use the Miele though, because this system didn't have the powerhead with it. But it does come with the shag rug tool!

 

[toggleswitch2]

Old classic stoves with mechanical thermostats are like women; they got hotter (faster) as they get old............

 

[andyelectrolux]

Power unit...

Who ever installed this messed up. It should have been exhausted to the outside, or at least with a muffler. It is LOUD. I can't stand to go near it when its on.

 

[andyelectrolux]

And that's it...

Thanks for reading!

 

[maytagbear]

Thank you!

Thank you, Andy, for posting.

Who is that wonderful colour-keyed kitty? S/he looks like a perfect match for the carpeting.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[petek]

Great stuff Andy. But you missed the harvest gold trash compactor!!!!

 

[andyelectrolux]

The trash compactor!

Thanks for reminding me Pete. I knew I'd forgot something.

 

[andyelectrolux]

Maytagbear

That's Smudge. He's one of the two cats I'm taking care of. He's friendly and loves people, but the female cat Cinderella, is VERY shy and hides under the bed all the time.