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Slightly OT - Funny kitchen comment

14 years ago

I know this is OT, but I bet it has happened to others here :)

Came home from the grocery store last night and pulled out a stoneware bowl to put the fresh lemons in. Set it on the counter. DH walks by and asks "Are those to use or are they a kitchen decoration??"

We are currently trying to choose paint color, backsplash and accessory colors and the poor man doesn't know if I am decorating or if he can eat things......LOL.

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mythreesonsnc
14 years ago
Classic!
melle_sacto is hot and dry in CA Zone 9/
14 years ago
LOL! My curiosity is getting the better of me: were they decor or food (or both, as my fruit usually is...)?
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I have had a KA for years and just love it. However, I am one of those folks who like the workout by kneading by hand. I can really feel the dough and see what stage it is at by doing so. Yes, I am also one of those fools who won't make pie crust in the food processor or mixer (even though I have tried it and it is much faster). I do it by hand. I like to get a feel for the dough and not have it be overdone. So, that being said, the Cuisinart 5.5 just was reviewed in Cooks Magazine in their Holiday issue. They liked it over the KA Pro 600. That was their favorite (Cuisinart 5.5). They did state the KA has recently redesigned their dough hook and it kneads een better and flatter. Best of luck. You probably can't go wrong with either. What a sweet boyfriend! Sounds like he is a keeper!
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katiee511
Original Author
14 years ago
melle sacto - haha. Good question. They are food. I wasn't trying to work yellow into my decor, but they do look nice and cheery!! My fruit usually does end up in bowls on the counter so I guess, for a very short time, they are part of the decor too :)
megradek
14 years ago
HA! at least your DH 'gets' that there could be another possibility for them :) it would never occur to mine that it would be to add some color.

I imagine a tall pitcher of fresh squeezed lemonade...or some yummy lemon greek chicken!
katiee511
Original Author
14 years ago
ohhh mairin, I only bought them to put in my water but those ideas sound better!! Yeah, DH is being very cautious around the kitchen as I struggle with my finishing touches :)
neesie
14 years ago
How sweet, at least he asks!
tigger
14 years ago
Yep, my first thought also was that at least he asked rather than simply assuming and taking one or something :) I'm CONSTANTLY saying to my husband "well, you should have asked...!!!!"
katiee511
Original Author
14 years ago
nessie - yes, he is sweet :) AND puts up with all my moods and emotions from this *bleep* kitchen project!

traci!!! I have been thinking about you! How's the progress? Did you keep the hood? How does it look? WHen will you have the floors done? LOL..... haven't seen one of your posts lately, did I miss anything?

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