Interesting that Nunyabiz has posted here as he/she has posted on using OTR microwaves and has pics of one (an LG, I think) over an NXR stove and reports that the combination works pretty well. As for Nunyabiz's question, I'm not sure that the 1941 GE is a gas range. I'm guessing that it probably is a vintage electric range. There is an enthusiast market for the electric ones, too, and the asking prices are startling. Reasons why I would want to replace the old GE, whether gas or electric, start with the odd size and odd burner layout, Often, there were four rather small burners clustered on one side. (Some of these stoves also had a deep well for a stewpot, though). IIRC, some these things had only four 6-inch calrod burners, too. (Maybe that was the Hotpoint version?) Some of them also had push-button temperature settings versus a dial, and some of those only had four setting. (That might have been late 1940s and 50s, though; do not recall if the push buttons started in the early 1940s). Ovens -- well, I want convection and self-cleaning. Modern ovens tend to heat a lot more evenly. But, think of this stove as being like a 1941 Packard car. It is valuable and somebody will want it. I may not be interested in restoring one, let alone putting it to daily use, but there are people who will be passionately interested. If you do not find a buyer, Honey_Badger, please try donating it to something like the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. As for the specific stoves you mentioned: Frigidaire electric stoves have a so-so reputation for reliabiity and durability. Consumer Reports indicates that that similar Frigidaire models do a pretty good job with low heat, high heat and baking but are subpar for broiling and so-so on self-cleaning. LG glass-top radiant stoves get better ratings from CR but there have not been enough sold to get reliability information from the annual membership surveys A few years back, when LG first began marketing appliances here in a big way, it garnered a reputation for lousy service and support. (Probably still building the network for that, but it does give one pause.) GE (and Hotpoint) seem far and away the most reliable electic stoves. (Completely different story on refrigerators, but that is a different division, apparently.) Have you looked at anything in GE's JB65 model line? They seem to be in about the same price range as the Frigidaire you looked at.

I've loved reading this thread - so many great things. I received a wonderful Masala Dabba from my son and DIL with a spoon for each cup and a large capacity. I'm so happy not to have to search for all the spices used together in Indian dishes. You would understand if you saw how my spices are crammed here and there. Oh to have a whole divided drawer like Cathy's. Max gave me the new Suvir Saran cookbook "American Masala". I've just begun to look at it and I'm looking forward to trying some new to me Indian dishes. From my DIL's parents a fun bag of gourmet food items, sun dried tomatoes, jasmine rice in an airtight glass jar, a box of Gnocchi and much more. And a gift that will go on giving - from my DIL"S brother, a bag of frozen homemade Gnocchi and a LESSON on how to make them. His Gnocchi are really wonderful, I'm so excited about learning to do it from him. He has a handmade board from his Grandfather - I hope that's not his secret to success because I can't get a board like that. I'll take my camera when I go to learn from him. Lee

Grammy, those are so cute. I've been thinking about things I can make people for christmas -- Just a "little something" for close friends and relatives. I used to always make a bunch of fudge and caramel, which people like but there's so much "food" around the holidays and so many of us are watching our weight. So far I'm thinking of Potholders, coasers, those potato bags and now the lunch bags! Thanks for posting. Very exciting.

These are conversations that I find truly interesting.....our likes and dislikes. I didn't find anything 'snarkey ' about most of the comments at all. It's just that we all usually refrain from making negative comments about any recipe. And that's probably the best policy when it comes to a recipe thread. (Clearly the best policy, judging by the reactions here.) Admit it! There have been times when you've gagged just a little at a recipe that has been posted! Lol Viva la difference! Thank God for the differences.