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TJinMT
True Blue Farmgirl
211 Posts
TJ
Billings
MT
USA
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 Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 11:56:51 AM
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The thread on cast-iron cookware (and subsequent mention of CI trivets) made me wonder about this...
What do you guys use for trivets on your suppertable? Homemade or "boughten"? I've used everything from knitted pads from surplus yarn, to neatly folded dishtowels, to cedarwood circles, to ceramic trivets I was given as a gift. I'm looking for cast-iron trivets but haven't found any thus far (not looked hard enough I'm sure). What about ya'll??
~TJ of Green Willow Place
www.MyWesternHome.wordpress.com
"I wanna write my blog, and live my life, beneath these Western Skies..." (with apologies to Chris LeDoux! smile!) |
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 3:38:33 PM
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Am I a bad person to admit that it would be ANYTHING I can grab at the moment?? I have a set of nice, handmade wooden trivets that I got as a wedding present back in the 70's and I have several ceramic ones, but for some reason I just grab the nearest hotpad, dish towel or folded washcloth I can. I've even been known to grab a magazine if it's handy. I guess I should be ashamed. :-)
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
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MamaCrunch
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Nasvhille
TN
USA
161 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2010 : 1:14:40 PM
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I hoping to start a cast iron trivit collection after I'm satisfies with my CI cookware stash. Right now I use two potholders that are too stiff to actually use for lifting pots. I also have a mystery metal shield that my grandmother bought for me at an antique shop. It's in the narrow side so I only use it for smaller dishes since it's hard to balance larger items.
I've been know to use cooling racks and the burners on my stove, too.
If I were to use a CI trivet, do I need to put something underneath it?
Farmgirl #2161
Just tryin' to homestead in the middle of a suburban neighborhood!
Blog~ http://thelittleboygreen.com <<I've been slackin' on the updates! |
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Marcia30
True Blue Farmgirl
159 Posts
Marcia
Mt. Carmel
IL
USA
159 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2010 : 2:32:04 PM
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i have a CI trivet that i use that says GOD BLESS MY MORTGAGED HOME! I think it is cute. I keep it by my stove. I also have a pampered chef silicone trivet it is wonderful.
I am loving my country life all the time!!!!
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Dec 08 2010 : 6:19:35 PM
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my favorite is one of my mother's. She had a set of 3. They are either rattan or wicker. Circular, and wrapped round and round, with a wrap of green or red reed here and there. I remember them since 1953. She probably had them longer. It just reminds me of home everytime I use it which is often.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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vintagejenta
True Blue Farmgirl
83 Posts
Sarah
Walden
NY
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2011 : 6:22:43 PM
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I've got some rounds of cork from IKEA that I like. They are big enough to fit most pots and don't really get hot to the touch. I also have some flat ceramic ones I made in high school art class. :)
If you want cast iron ones Kmart and Target sometimes have them, but I think the best place to look is at thrift stores!
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mywunderfullife
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Amanda
Douglas
WY
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2011 : 12:26:28 PM
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I am a "grab whatever is handy" gal. Usually this is just a folded dishtowel. I think that I have about 2 potholders so I am usually using them to hang on to whatever I am taking to the table. But now I may start looking into finding some nice trivets to have handy.
"don't outsmart your common sense and never let your praying knees get lazy"
Farmgirl #2424!! |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2011 : 12:30:25 PM
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I use my Shaker cooling wracks--I have about 5 different sizes. Works beautifully and they're pretty by themselves.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2011 : 5:01:56 PM
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We use potholders at the regular supper table - I have some old embroidery covered trivets I bust out if there is company, not often that happens:)
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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newheart
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Margie
Owings Mills
Maryland
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2011 : 05:56:26 AM
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I have about 6 TEAPOT iron trivets that I use all the time and I love them. Some times I will use a pot holder in a pinch, but prefer my iron Teapots..
There is a time for every season....
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
1406 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2011 : 06:01:47 AM
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I have a trivet made out of wood someone bought me in Costa Rica. I have no idea what kind of wood it is but it's so pretty. However, if I don't have that handy I grab a dish towel!
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting them in a fruit salad!
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coffeemom
True Blue Farmgirl
160 Posts
Melody
Carlinville
IL
USA
160 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2011 : 12:04:43 PM
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KellyWall
True Blue Farmgirl
336 Posts
Kelly
Apison
Tn
USA
336 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2011 : 4:13:13 PM
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Potholders :(
I do have a collection of cast iron trivets that are old hanging on the wall though!
Kelly #238
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