I just love old cooking tools, though I really don’t have any as interesting as that 3-foot rolling pin. Your dad’s version of “What is it?” seems like a fun and creative way to teach children about history. The painting is one I’d definitely like to hang in my kitchen and stare at as I devoured those mashed potatoes. Thanks for another satisfying post, Vicki!
No- but I just loved the idea- my adult kids and significant others had a ball trying to guess what the things were! And I just love a simple interactive! I’m always looking for wonderful exhibits
What a fun game! These objects are pieces of art, each with their own story. Seeing the silk leaf mold used by milliners made me wonder about who used it, where it came from, and its journey to you.
What a great game! I saw a version of this at the Boston Science Museum which was such fun for us all to guess what the items were. I loved reading your story - silk maps! Who knew? And the leaf mold! Love this as well as the recipe!
Vicki you are amazing… and your tablecloth collection is just wonderful ❤️
I liked the photos of old items, from our grandparents from LM. My dad gave us several kitchen items including an original ice cream make turned by hand. I did not know about great grandfather Sprague had the tool to mark his wood projects. The military items were really interesting.
The rolling pin might be for pasta. Good story. Interesting objects, beautifully made and reflecting a lot of skills being lost. Enjoyed your illustration also.
My grandmother had two long rolling pins. One had squares for making ravioli.
A very nice book about Italian or Italian American cooking is The Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken by Laura Schenone. There is a picture of the author proudly holding a very long, inherited rolling pin. A family treasure. You might find her on You Tube, possibly using the same rolling pin.
I think you would enjoy the book. Hard for me to summarize adequately but includes observations about family, music, and more. The author travels to Italy.
I just love old cooking tools, though I really don’t have any as interesting as that 3-foot rolling pin. Your dad’s version of “What is it?” seems like a fun and creative way to teach children about history. The painting is one I’d definitely like to hang in my kitchen and stare at as I devoured those mashed potatoes. Thanks for another satisfying post, Vicki!
Thanks so much, Ruth! Also for sharing.
Yeah, but you have a pretty sweet modern-day rolling pin, Ruth!
I do! And one from the ‘50s as well, though not one that’s almost 3-feet long!
So many of these utensils I have from long gone family members. It makes food taste just a tad more full of love when used. Thank you for sharing!
I'm glad that mine is not the only family that holds on to the past. Thanks, Sally!
Uh, YUM! Ginger and sweet potatoes is genius, Vicki!
Why, thank you!
No- but I just loved the idea- my adult kids and significant others had a ball trying to guess what the things were! And I just love a simple interactive! I’m always looking for wonderful exhibits
Your dad sounds like he is/was great fun.
What a fun game! These objects are pieces of art, each with their own story. Seeing the silk leaf mold used by milliners made me wonder about who used it, where it came from, and its journey to you.
Thanks, Amy. It would be interesting to trace their histories!
What a great game! I saw a version of this at the Boston Science Museum which was such fun for us all to guess what the items were. I loved reading your story - silk maps! Who knew? And the leaf mold! Love this as well as the recipe!
Vicki you are amazing… and your tablecloth collection is just wonderful ❤️
Thanks, Sally! That sounds like a fun exhibit. Did you work on it?
You did it - another fascinating story with photos.
Thank you, Jan!
I liked the photos of old items, from our grandparents from LM. My dad gave us several kitchen items including an original ice cream make turned by hand. I did not know about great grandfather Sprague had the tool to mark his wood projects. The military items were really interesting.
Thanks, Nancy. The ice cream maker sounds cool. We had a copy of a vintage one growing up. It was a lot of work to make that ice cream!
Interesting post. My father had a brass button cleaning guard - I can see him now polishing the buttons of his RAF uniform with Brasso☺️
Thank you, Caroline! And thanks for sharing about your dad.
The rolling pin might be for pasta. Good story. Interesting objects, beautifully made and reflecting a lot of skills being lost. Enjoyed your illustration also.
Thank you, Cristina! Pasta, that's a thought.
My grandmother had two long rolling pins. One had squares for making ravioli.
A very nice book about Italian or Italian American cooking is The Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken by Laura Schenone. There is a picture of the author proudly holding a very long, inherited rolling pin. A family treasure. You might find her on You Tube, possibly using the same rolling pin.
Thanks! I will take a look.
I found her and the ravioli rolling pin. I've never seen one before. So interesting.
I think you would enjoy the book. Hard for me to summarize adequately but includes observations about family, music, and more. The author travels to Italy.
Love your utensils and drawing!
Thanks, Jolene!
I love antique kitchen gadgets! Ginger and sweet potatoes are a great combo.