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Thrift store finds.

centralcacyclist

16 years ago

I check a thrift store close to me occasionally for kitchen bits and cookbooks. Most of the time I leave empty handed but last week I picked up a rabbit-type cork puller for 4.99 and "The Four Season Seasons Spa Cuisine," cookbook, circa 1986 by Seppi Renggli. It wasn't one I was familiar with but looks like a great source for tasty, low calorie, nutritious, and creative fare. I haven't tried anything yet but am looking forward to it. All the nutritional information is given for each recipe.

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lowspark
16 years ago
I love a bargain! And I love used books too. I bought some cookbooks at a library used book sale a few weeks ago. They are sitting, patiently, waiting for me to peruse them.
caliloo
16 years ago
Love the Rabbit cork puller - and that is a BARGAIN! Enjoy the cookbook to and share any dynamite recipes you make.

CONGRATS!

Alexa
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holy cow! I love stories like this, because I love doing the same thing. I think its awesome when I find things for a fraction of the cost most people pay. Thanks for the story!
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Thanks everyone!I had no idea....I just really liked how they looked! This store is full of nice vintage lamps.I wonder what other treasures are there? Forgot to add, I'm the one that also bought that oak barrel table and chair set. They are being reupholstered now and I'll post pics when they are done. Along with my vintage Castiglioni Arco Lamp that I inherited from my mom (that she named George for reasons unknown to me), my basement is turning into quite the swanky pad. Haha! Here is a link that might be useful: Oak Barrel thread This post was edited by geokid on Wed, Nov 28, 12 at 22:36
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nice piece jasdip... we don't have freecycle either :( i will def, try the chicken marbella this week, always looking for a great new recipe... made two last week from cooking light grilling magazine that we all enjoyed: teriyaki shrimp and scallop kababs, i used filet steak instead of scallops. we love scallops but i had the filets in the freezer so i used them. and i made Spicy grilled chicken over Sweet peppers, came out fantastic. this week i am going to make "grilled salmon with east-west spice rub and orange soy glaze", so we shall see how that comes out. i also got this cookbook from thrift store in the winter for $.50..... all their paperbacks are $.50 and hardcover $1.00
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dgkritch
16 years ago
I love perusing the thrift stores for kitchen stuff.
I picked up a box (2, I think) Reynold's Stuffing bags. I had never seen them before! Never needed a bag for my stuffing.....it just goes in the turkey or chicken!
But, for $2, they might come in handy (jelly bag? fermenting fruits for wine?). I don't know yet.

I also found a Wilton 9 x 13 x 2 pan in like new condition for $4! Wahoo! Never can have too many of those.

It's like a treasure hunt for me.

Deanna
annie1992
16 years ago
I also love the thift stores, and you did get a real bargain on that cork puller, I paid a lot more than that for Elery's for Christmas.

Love used books too, or any books. Dad used to say that even when I was a kid he could give me $2 and drop me off at a used book store and I'd be occupied for hours.

Annie
seagrass_gw Cape Cod
16 years ago
I've been culling my cookbooks - giving boxes of them to my town library for their booksales.

Then, of course, I find myself in a charity shop and buy another cookbook.

My best bargain this week wasn't cooking related, though. I got a 6 shelf shoe rack for hubby's shoes in our closet for a buck. It was already assembled but looked brand new.

seagrass
cooperbailey
16 years ago
I have a small le creuset saucepan in perfect condition I bought at Goodwill for $3. I also bought all my cast iron skillets, chicken fryer, dutch oven and cast iron griddle pans there.All are vintage and are now in wonderful shape and have enhanced my cooking and my enjoyment of cooking.My husband thinks I have too many cast iron skillets. I have almost all of the sizes so that is not too many! I have found Griswold and Wagner there.
I bought a food dehydrator from GW. It was still in the box and had the instruction booklet. It was old but unused.and works well.
I have also found some pampered chef things still in the box there for cheap.
I have a thing for antique/vintage muffin tins and have picked up several for a song. I loooove thrift shopping!
Marigene
16 years ago
Thrift stores are the best for finding vintage dishes, old crystal, linens and silver. It is amazing what you can find there for pennies. I would rather shop there than retail!

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