Kitchen Thoughts and Annoyances

Paperbackwriter

It is The Law (or should be) that no-one should use the phrase "reach out" unless they are a member of the Four Tops.

Agree

The Four Tops can repeat it as often as they like.

I had no idea what a pie maker is so Googled it and discovered it is like a toastie maker only obviously with pastry and filling. The blurb says it is good for pies because you don’t need to precook the bottom of the pie and it will be brown and crispy. This is a gadget I can manage without!

Ha I don't eat meat. I don't cook pies. I don't like gadgets they look untidy and as I shy away from cooking( hate it) I don't have the need

Do you get four and twenty blackbirds to bake in a pie with the Blackbird gadget and a recipe on how to make pastry and cook it?

Did not know that pie makers existed.Sound like a real palaver.
I bet the servants and cooks in Upstairs Downstairs and Downton did not have them!

As for the cringeworthy Reaching Out. It is so phoney that is should be banned.

A few years ago l even found my Solicitor using it in correspondence to me about my case.

Reach out and touch somebody's hand . Make this world a better place. Tacy song Supreme.

I also hate Heads Up, Smashed it and So. The last one is used by people who think they have something interesting to say and you are a bit thick.

Rant over.

Have a nice day. Ho Ho.

It is The Law (or should be) that no-one should use the phrase "reach out" unless they are a member of the Four Tops.

Hum - Like people who 'share' rather than just telling me!

Don't worry - my arms are too short for reaching out..... am forever looking for taller people in supermarkets who can reach up to the top shelf for me!
Just a thought - if you have a TK Maxx nearby, they usually have a lot of Kitchen devices.
Never heard of a pie maker - am having some weird visions of a robot with pastry.

Oh yes … have a lovely one in the shape of a blackbird!

Bought a spiralizer when we were in SW as they kept banging on about eating vegetables that way. bought it it is now gathering dust on top of the cupboard never opened.
mandolins are lethal would never have one in my kitchen!
to be honest if I cannot do it with a spoon and a bowl I don't do it!

Beeping phone - PIE maker

We don't need a piece maker - we live near the Brockleby's factory and they deliver.

Erm ... what's a pie maker? Anyone ...

Thank you everyone! Many giggles.

All those new expressions make me cringe...reaching out,
On a journey,
Find myself...
Well if you don't know where you are you shouldn't be left out alone.
And finally starting every sentence with a prolonged loud sigh and the word so...

I'm getting old

I'm a gadget person. Love my pie maker!

My favourite "gadget" a plastic thingy which opens ring pull cans ie sardine tins. Impossible for my old fingers

I hate "reaching out to", just like I hate "going forward" and a lot of other modern day phrases.

Love it, that those wee family treasures are still in use, thanks.

What does 'reaching out to' actually mean?
I can 'reach out' to grab the baby before he falls downstairs, or to help my arthritic dog into the car, but if I want someone to help me - I ask, I don't reach out to them.

I don't like phrases like 'reached out to', but I quite like having a hug.
Sadly I don't make pies any more, but I did buy a Ginster's pasty yesterday.

I have a blackbird pie funnel, but it only gets used for family-sized pies, not the diddy ones made in the pie maker.

I haven't used the pie maker for a while, and this thread has reminded me that it's a useful thing, so I'll have a think about fillings and batch cook at the weekend 🤔

Agree with reaching out, ditto opening up.
I can’t bear the learning curves either!
Never make pies so don’t need the funnel thingy or pie maker , but I was given a totally redundant cherry stoner.

"reached out to"? Well, thanks but no thanks!

People who want to "reach out" have obviously never heard the saying "familiarity breeds contempt."

And it does.

I use a black bird for large family pie to release air. I have Salter pie maker it comes with pastry cutter it’s brilliant. I bought it online it never fails good results every time be it home made or shop bought pastry.

I use my Mum's blackbird in pies. It’s not a pie without it. .

Can’t help with a pie maker or indeed chicken shears. Don’t use either.

Reaching out? Well if it’s a toddler wanting to give me a hug that’s wonderful, otherwise no, a hundred times no. If you want something just ask! If anyone wants to open up in my kitchen they’ll be handed a tin opener or the key to open the window.