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I tested it out with a bit of water and it did shut off automatically, but without instructions I'll have to try the various water levels, presuming that's what the lid is for, and see which one turns out eggs the way I like them.
I have a stove-top poacher, but up until now didn't own a specialty item that cooks the eggs in their shells and automatically shuts itself off. If this thing works to my satisfaction, I'll probably use it instead of boiling in a saucepan full of water. Another water-saving measure during this drought period, although the 550 watts will probably cost me more in electricity than the penalty rates for a quart's worth of water. It's too bad it doesn't provide a signal when the eggs are done, but in most cases it's only a matter of a few minutes and it does make a click when the it switches itself back to the "OFF" position.
If anyone has experience with one of these units, I'd appreciate your input.
I have a stove-top poacher, but up until now didn't own a specialty item that cooks the eggs in their shells and automatically shuts itself off. If this thing works to my satisfaction, I'll probably use it instead of boiling in a saucepan full of water. Another water-saving measure during this drought period, although the 550 watts will probably cost me more in electricity than the penalty rates for a quart's worth of water. It's too bad it doesn't provide a signal when the eggs are done, but in most cases it's only a matter of a few minutes and it does make a click when the it switches itself back to the "OFF" position.
If anyone has experience with one of these units, I'd appreciate your input.
Yes, please let us know how you like this gadget...
This egg cooker is news to me... My mom didn't believe in kitchen gadgets... you wanted boiled eggs, you boiled them in a pot. End of Story. I happen to be fond of soft eggs, but prefer to cook them in the shells to keep the mess to a minimum.
A quick check over at eBay shows you're missing a piece. It's a divided dish that sits on top of the perforated egg stand.. the early models seem to have a four division glass dish and the later models have a three division aluminum/Teflon dish. My guess is this was the "poaching" insert.
Unfortunately, I did not see an instruction manual over in the Ephemera Archive.
This egg cooker is news to me... My mom didn't believe in kitchen gadgets... you wanted boiled eggs, you boiled them in a pot. End of Story. I happen to be fond of soft eggs, but prefer to cook them in the shells to keep the mess to a minimum.
A quick check over at eBay shows you're missing a piece. It's a divided dish that sits on top of the perforated egg stand.. the early models seem to have a four division glass dish and the later models have a three division aluminum/Teflon dish. My guess is this was the "poaching" insert.
Unfortunately, I did not see an instruction manual over in the Ephemera Archive.
I have one! I use it frequently. It looks like its missing the poacher insert (I broke mine). Anyway try some eggs in it. Use the pointy needle to pierce the bottom of the egg. Add water to the level you want and fire that puppy up. Mine boils dry and then kicks off.
poaching tray
This is what it looks like. Have also seen them
in non-stick coated metal. I grease the tray
with butter when poaching, or you could try a spray.
Keep looking in the glassware sections at thrift stores
for one. They are often mistaken for candy dishes.
I use mine fairly often and use the water measure in
the lid. You can adjust as needed more or less water
for degree of doneness.
This is what it looks like. Have also seen them
in non-stick coated metal. I grease the tray
with butter when poaching, or you could try a spray.
Keep looking in the glassware sections at thrift stores
for one. They are often mistaken for candy dishes.
I use mine fairly often and use the water measure in
the lid. You can adjust as needed more or less water
for degree of doneness.
My grandmother had one of these they are great. To clean the inside use cream of tartar.
For discolored aluminum pots and pans, heat a solution of one tablespoon vinegar per of water or two teaspoons cream of tartar per quart of water in each pan until the discoloration is gone. Utensils made from aluminum, brass, bronze or copper can be soaked in the heated solution as well to eliminate discoloration.
For discolored aluminum pots and pans, heat a solution of one tablespoon vinegar per of water or two teaspoons cream of tartar per quart of water in each pan until the discoloration is gone. Utensils made from aluminum, brass, bronze or copper can be soaked in the heated solution as well to eliminate discoloration.
Where do you get Cream of Tartar?
If it's a drug store item, which one? So many of them are no longer carrying the "old remedies" (Alum, etc.)
If it's a drug store item, which one? So many of them are no longer carrying the "old remedies" (Alum, etc.)
Spice section...
at any good supermarket.
at any good supermarket.
launderess
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Have Seen Countless Vintage Egg Poachers On FleaPay
At thrifts and so forth each time leaving one with a single question; was there some sort of poached egg craze going on from the 1930's through 1950's? *LOL*
I like eggs for breakfast now and then as much as the other person, but to spend money on a gadget just to cook eggs when it could easily be done on the range seems a bit much.
At thrifts and so forth each time leaving one with a single question; was there some sort of poached egg craze going on from the 1930's through 1950's? *LOL*
I like eggs for breakfast now and then as much as the other person, but to spend money on a gadget just to cook eggs when it could easily be done on the range seems a bit much.
maytagbear
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Laundress, dear
(light, affectionate tone) and I suppose you don't have a specialized device (or do not know of one) that takes ordinary sliced bread, heats it and crisps it??
Great score, Ralph!
Love and laughter!!
Lawrence/Maytagbear
(light, affectionate tone) and I suppose you don't have a specialized device (or do not know of one) that takes ordinary sliced bread, heats it and crisps it??
Great score, Ralph!
Love and laughter!!
Lawrence/Maytagbear
For me, the process of cooking amounts to mundane drudgery. Vintage gadgetry or cookware helps to keep me interested.
One of the things I miss most since Dave had his stroke is having dinner prepared for me virtually every night. Indeed, I wasn't allowed to even interfere. After 24 years of that, preparation of all meals was abruptly left up to me, so adding a fun aspect to it really helps.
I'd never buy an egg cooker new, but for a few bucks at a thrift store, sure. The nice bakelite lid called to me, and I'm looking forward to dusting off my egg cups.
Thanks for the poacher information and pix. I was wondering how one was supposed to poach an egg while in its shell! I have my stove-top poacher, so I'll use the Sunbeam for soft and hard cooking and keep an eye out for the insert. It sounds like I was right about the lid being used to measure water amounts for the degree of cooking desired.
Additional thanks for the reminder about cream of tartar. I had forgotten about that method for cleaning.
One of the things I miss most since Dave had his stroke is having dinner prepared for me virtually every night. Indeed, I wasn't allowed to even interfere. After 24 years of that, preparation of all meals was abruptly left up to me, so adding a fun aspect to it really helps.
I'd never buy an egg cooker new, but for a few bucks at a thrift store, sure. The nice bakelite lid called to me, and I'm looking forward to dusting off my egg cups.
Thanks for the poacher information and pix. I was wondering how one was supposed to poach an egg while in its shell! I have my stove-top poacher, so I'll use the Sunbeam for soft and hard cooking and keep an eye out for the insert. It sounds like I was right about the lid being used to measure water amounts for the degree of cooking desired.
Additional thanks for the reminder about cream of tartar. I had forgotten about that method for cleaning.
launderess
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Now Maytagbear You Know I Love You More Than My Luggage
Not the LV of course, was thinking more of the Samsonite variety! *LOL*
Yes, one has two toasters and a toaster oven for that matter, but still always thought an egg poacher rather an odd duck for counter space. Then again as our Holy Father said, who am I to judge?
Somewhere have a book on vintage kitchen electrical appliances and often am gobsmacked at the breath of offerings. Most of which are totally alien to modern households. Some things have stood the test of time such as waffle irons, skillets, and so forth.
Not the LV of course, was thinking more of the Samsonite variety! *LOL*
Yes, one has two toasters and a toaster oven for that matter, but still always thought an egg poacher rather an odd duck for counter space. Then again as our Holy Father said, who am I to judge?
Somewhere have a book on vintage kitchen electrical appliances and often am gobsmacked at the breath of offerings. Most of which are totally alien to modern households. Some things have stood the test of time such as waffle irons, skillets, and so forth.
polkanut
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Ralph,
A couple of years ago at an estate auction I received an Oster egg cooker in a box I was bidding on. I grumbled about it at first when I brought it home, but after trying it (instruction booklet was included) I've really come to love it. It makes poaching and boiling eggs so much simpler. You simply add as much or as little water to the unit as what you want your eggs done. Mine has a 4 section metal Teflon coated poaching tray. I do give each section a light spritz of cooking spray to ensure they don't stick. When filled to the line you desire, your eggs will be cooked to perfection which ever way you prefer. Makes preparing deviled eggs a breeze. Simply pierce the bottom of each shell and place in the holes. You can leave the 8th egg right on the needle.
A couple of years ago at an estate auction I received an Oster egg cooker in a box I was bidding on. I grumbled about it at first when I brought it home, but after trying it (instruction booklet was included) I've really come to love it. It makes poaching and boiling eggs so much simpler. You simply add as much or as little water to the unit as what you want your eggs done. Mine has a 4 section metal Teflon coated poaching tray. I do give each section a light spritz of cooking spray to ensure they don't stick. When filled to the line you desire, your eggs will be cooked to perfection which ever way you prefer. Makes preparing deviled eggs a breeze. Simply pierce the bottom of each shell and place in the holes. You can leave the 8th egg right on the needle.
norgeway
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This one !
Is one gadget I would never use!..You couldnt PAY me to eat an egg...and especially not a deviled or boiled one!!LOL
Is one gadget I would never use!..You couldnt PAY me to eat an egg...and especially not a deviled or boiled one!!LOL
danemodsandy
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Whaddya Know!
I've seen those glass inserts many, many times in thrifts, and always assumed they were an inexpensive divided candy dish.
Now that I know what they are, I'll never see one again, of course!
I've seen those glass inserts many, many times in thrifts, and always assumed they were an inexpensive divided candy dish.
Now that I know what they are, I'll never see one again, of course!
Living better electrically!
I've found a couple of these at estate sales and given them to cooked egg fans, my sister loves hers. Jon (jetcone) uses his several times a week or more, too.
I've found a couple of these at estate sales and given them to cooked egg fans, my sister loves hers. Jon (jetcone) uses his several times a week or more, too.
polkanut
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Greg,
I know I would be lost without mine now. Love it so much! I think I got the entire box of stuff for $1.00. There also was a West Bend percolator in the box date stamped 1957. It also works fine.
I know I would be lost without mine now. Love it so much! I think I got the entire box of stuff for $1.00. There also was a West Bend percolator in the box date stamped 1957. It also works fine.
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We use ours all the time; I don't know how anyone gets by without one of these egg cookers! A hard-boiled egg out of an egg cooker peels very easily. It sort-of changed my life, actually. Every now and then if there's a small crack in the egg, there will be an "egg-splosion" - egg white sort of bleeds out of the egg, and covers everything (it gets cooked and just peels away). Not a huge deal.
Yes, the lid is what you use to measure the water, depending on how you want the eggs cooked. We also found a glass poacher tray at a sale. It gets a healthy shot of PAM, and perfectly poached eggs are delivered, and can be thrown in the dishwasher. It can be a bit tricky getting the eggs out of the poacher attachment, it's quite hot when the cooker turns off, I usually grab the "handle" with a folded up paper towel, and pop the poached eggs out with a spoon.
I took ours apart, when we first got it and gave it a good cleaning and polish. I'll have to try the cream of tartar though, to shine up the inside.
Congrats! If you like eggs, I think you're going to love it!
Side note -- Terry had come up to Minneapolis for a visit, also to help Robert and I prepare for our 2010 wash-in... we decided to serve devlied eggs at the party. So we went to Costco and got what seemed like a bazillion eggs (at least 4 dozen). Terry always got up pretty early, and by the time Robert and I woke up the morning of the wash-in, he had hard boiled damn near every egg we bought in our egg cooker... he sure did love using small appliances. I have such a wonderful memory of mixing the yolks with Terry in our KitchenAid - working to get the "filling" perfectly seasoned, then putting it in a piping bag and filling the eggs. Seriously labor intensive, but well worth it. The deviled eggs did not last very long!
Yes, the lid is what you use to measure the water, depending on how you want the eggs cooked. We also found a glass poacher tray at a sale. It gets a healthy shot of PAM, and perfectly poached eggs are delivered, and can be thrown in the dishwasher. It can be a bit tricky getting the eggs out of the poacher attachment, it's quite hot when the cooker turns off, I usually grab the "handle" with a folded up paper towel, and pop the poached eggs out with a spoon.
I took ours apart, when we first got it and gave it a good cleaning and polish. I'll have to try the cream of tartar though, to shine up the inside.
Congrats! If you like eggs, I think you're going to love it!
Side note -- Terry had come up to Minneapolis for a visit, also to help Robert and I prepare for our 2010 wash-in... we decided to serve devlied eggs at the party. So we went to Costco and got what seemed like a bazillion eggs (at least 4 dozen). Terry always got up pretty early, and by the time Robert and I woke up the morning of the wash-in, he had hard boiled damn near every egg we bought in our egg cooker... he sure did love using small appliances. I have such a wonderful memory of mixing the yolks with Terry in our KitchenAid - working to get the "filling" perfectly seasoned, then putting it in a piping bag and filling the eggs. Seriously labor intensive, but well worth it. The deviled eggs did not last very long!
Thanks to all for the testimonials, and to Fred for that great wash-in story as well.
I'm going to try it with hard boiled first, but for sure will be on the hunt for the poaching insert.
How could anyone -- well, anyone who likes eggs -- not be thrilled to have them cooked to perfection, automatically?
I'm going to try it with hard boiled first, but for sure will be on the hunt for the poaching insert.
How could anyone -- well, anyone who likes eggs -- not be thrilled to have them cooked to perfection, automatically?
The deviled eggs did not last very long!
Because they were just DELICIOUS! I helped myself to 2 or 3 (or 4 or 5....).
Fred, you and Terry (Robert, Greg, everyone) did a fantastic job with the deviled eggs... and ALL the food that day!
Wonderful memories and a wonderfully amazing time at my first Wash-In!
Kevin
P.S... sorry for the thread detour Ralph!
Because they were just DELICIOUS! I helped myself to 2 or 3 (or 4 or 5....).
Fred, you and Terry (Robert, Greg, everyone) did a fantastic job with the deviled eggs... and ALL the food that day!
Wonderful memories and a wonderfully amazing time at my first Wash-In!
Kevin
P.S... sorry for the thread detour Ralph!
Egg-cellent
I'm with Fred, I love my Sunbeam. I notice this one will cook 7, which seems much more reasonable than the older models like mine that will only hold 5 (seriously, why not 6?). Perfect when you have that craving for egg-salad. -Cory
(Can that pic really be from 2010?!)
I'm with Fred, I love my Sunbeam. I notice this one will cook 7, which seems much more reasonable than the older models like mine that will only hold 5 (seriously, why not 6?). Perfect when you have that craving for egg-salad. -Cory
(Can that pic really be from 2010?!)
Can that pic really be from 2010?!
Yes Cory it is and I'm the one that took it!
To get somewhat back on track... Ralph your Sunbeam egg cooker is pretty dang cool! I don't eat that many eggs, but I could imagine it being a VERY handy unitasker!
Awesome find Ralph, CONGRATS!
Kevin
Yes Cory it is and I'm the one that took it!
To get somewhat back on track... Ralph your Sunbeam egg cooker is pretty dang cool! I don't eat that many eggs, but I could imagine it being a VERY handy unitasker!
Awesome find Ralph, CONGRATS!
Kevin
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