The Queen and I
Thank you all for your kind words! This has been quite an undertaking. We have been planning a minor re-do for the kitchen for quite some time now. Some new countertops, new sink and fixtures, a little paint, and new flooring will go a long way. The CI is the jewel of the kitchen. You just can't help but beam when you walk in there. We still have a ways to go, so it will be awhile before I post some new pics.
For all of you that think that I will be turning out delicious pies, cakes, and turkeys....keep your fingers crossed! I only hope that my cooking woes were the result of the bad seal and thermostat on the Whirlpool and not my lack of culinary talent! LOL
Mike: The charcoal is really what I would consider black (heck, but what do I know?). We have a black Bosch dishwasher that looks terrific with it. Supposedly, in the household where the range came from, there was a matching dishwasher and refrigerator. Sadly, they were either sold or disposed of before the stove was purchased.
Fred: As far as keeping her clean...you know what they say, "EZ Off makes oven cleaning easier." (let's hope the advertisers were right or I'll be scrubbing with the Comet myself - OY)
Ben: She is still looking for her "King". Now that I think about it, someone I know has a sweet vintage stainless Frigidaire in their possesesion......;-)
Jon: The Jet-O-Matic is superb! I have one made for Amway and the one in the pic is a Saladmaster. They are both manufactured my M.H. Graham Corp., but are slightly different. One lights up when finished, the other one goes out when finished. I change them out with the Coffeemasters for my daily brew. I like 'em 'cause they're idiot-proof! You plug it in and it "takes off". What I have noticed, however, is I have to add more coffee to get a stronger brew. If I make six cups, I put eight cups worth of ground coffee in the basket. Perfect coffee every time!
