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Do you have any unexpected kitchen decor items?

house_cat — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 22:58:42 GMT

Do you have any kitchen decor items that are unusual? By that I mean, anything that is not classically a kitchen item? I'd like to change up my decor and I enjoy using things that are unexpected. I'd love your ideas.

Thank you.

Re: Do you have any unexpected kitchen decor items?

Zhills — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 23:18:23 GMT

I have a small rack of egg coddlers.

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house_cat — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 23:21:32 GMT

@Zhills

They're very pretty, but what are egg coddlers?

Re: Do you have any unexpected kitchen decor items?

Zhills — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 23:46:53 GMT

Coddled Eggs

Coddling is a gentle steaming method that yields a tender egg. The eggs are cooked individually in coddling cups-ceramic cups with screw-on lids.

Perfect Coddled Egg
Just when we thought there were no new ways to cook an egg, along came these adorable little vessels that yield soft-boiled meals in a cup.

INGREDIENTS

½ teaspoon unsalted butter
4 teaspoons heavy cream, divided
1 tablespoon finely chopped cooked ham
1 teaspoon thinly sliced chives
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 large egg

RECIPE PREPARATION

Set coddler inside a medium saucepan and fill with water to come three-quarters up the side of the coddler. Remove coddler and bring water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Meanwhile, butter coddler. Pour in half of cream and add half of ham and chives; season with salt and pepper. Add egg, then top with remaining cream, ham, and chives. Season with salt and pepper and seal closed.

Place coddler in water and cook egg until whites are set but yolk is still runny, about 8 minutes.

Serve with toast!

I don't use them, (I have in the past) I just look at them! Make me smile!

Re: Do you have any unexpected kitchen decor items?

house_cat — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 23:47:07 GMT

Yum :-)

Thank you, @Zhills - I learned something new.

Re: Do you have any unexpected kitchen decor items?

Zhills — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 23:52:28 GMT

I also have 3 vintage ceramic jello molds.

Similar to this one!

Re: Do you have any unexpected kitchen decor items?

lolakimono — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 23:57:01 GMT

@house_cat

From Pinterest-

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lolakimono — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 23:58:03 GMT

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lolakimono — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 00:03:04 GMT

Re: Do you have any unexpected kitchen decor items?

house_cat — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 00:24:01 GMT

@lolakimono

I have a very small kitchen, but I really like the rolling pin idea. I have to think about where I could place it.

I also have three vintage percolators that belonged to my great aunt and then my mom. They've been on a shelf, but I'm getting tired of it. I'd like to present them in a different way, while keeping their integrity - I don't want to repurpose them because I actually use them from time to time.

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OKPrincess — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 00:32:14 GMT

@lolakimono wrote:

I have Fiesta dishes. Perfect fit!

Re: Do you have any unexpected kitchen decor items?

lolakimono — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 00:34:05 GMT

@house_cat

I think I would keep one intact and repurpose the other two, maybe something like this?

And one for your kitty-

Re: Do you have any unexpected kitchen decor items?

house_cat — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 00:38:15 GMT

@lolakimono

How sweet that would look hanging from a tree outside my kitchen window! The lamp is cute, too, but may not be practical... I'll have to put some thought into that.

Re: Do you have any unexpected kitchen decor items?

proudlyfromNJ — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 01:51:43 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
I have a small rack of egg coddlers.

@Zhills. I have an egg coddler just like yours only a different design. Makes a great egg!

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LoveMyBaby — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 02:22:47 GMT

Oh my gosh @Zhills, I've never heard of these things. Thanks for the lesson and pic. They're unique and pretty.

@house_cat -Interesting topic

Re: Do you have any unexpected kitchen decor items?

Katcat1 — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 02:30:49 GMT

@house_cat You could buy an old milk bottle carrier and you could use for growing herbs. Small clay pots would fit in the slots which are usually up to 8. When I was a kid my father delivered milk. Another thing you can do is go to a store like the Container Store and buy a tall glass container and purchase a spout and pour your regular dish soap in it. It will also look nice on your sink instead of a plastic bottle.

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Free2be — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 03:13:49 GMT

I saw this on Pinterest and realized I own an almost identical box that was stashed in the garage. I brought it in, cleaned it up, turned it on its side and use it for different coffee beans and a small glass container holding a SS coffee scoop and a couple other things I use for keeping coffe gear in good shape, the bean grinder sits on top with another beans container. My box looks more rustic with old darker stain and some numbers in a faded red stain on the end. This one in the photo appears to be an old drawer -- such a good idea for decor and practical use.

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ID2 — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 10:26:50 GMT

@lolakimono wrote:

This looks like my collection of beautiful aprons. I hang mine also. They make me happy.

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Nataliesgramma — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 10:53:15 GMT

I have a display area above my kitchen cabinets that I have my soup tureens and crocks.....

I have LampMan that helps me in my kitchen.

Sequins — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 11:16:41 GMT