Vince brought in a tote the other day that had silverware and a huge variety of other stuff in it. Almost every box or container I unpack has a treasure that I’ve halfway been looking for. This morning I told him I’d work on that tote of silverware til I found my grapefruit spoons and then I was done unpacking for the day . . only because he had already declared today and tomorrow to be days of rest . . except we’re going to cook and eat at home. This morning when I went to fix breakfast, he asked if I needed help. Vince! Offered to help cook. I think having to fix his own meals for a while did him some good!
I use my grapefruit spoons all the time but rarely for grapefruit! When I was making twice baked potatoes last week, I missed them so much because that’s what I use to scrape the potato out of the shell but they weren’t here yet. I did find the grapefruit spoons so I stopped unpacking but I will empty that tote before the day is over and get it out of the house.
Almost all the silverware from Texas is in the dishwasher. Since we had several sets when we had two houses in Kentucky and since I had bought a set for the apartment in Nevada, MO, we’ll always have a bunch of mismatched silverware. If we are having company and I care that it matches, which I probably never will, I have plenty of each set but also, with just the two of us, there are lots of times that all the forks or spoons are dirty and the dishwasher still isn’t full so I’m very happy to have plenty of silverware, even if it doesn’t all match.
I love the Rada knives and if it were up to me, I’d get rid of everything except Rada. My knives had all been thrown in a drawer . . potato peeler, paring knives all mixed with the butcher knives. I’m happy to have them all separated again.
Now I can cross stitch til time to cook dinner!
Carolyn Sullivan says
I have some similar knives, I think they are cuisinart though maybe not. Like you we have accumulated a lot of different sets.
dianne says
all those knives in a drawer with no sleeves on any of them would scare the bejeezus out of me (an uncle reached into his knife drawer and sliced his fingers on unprotected blades, requiring many, many stitches – after that, i cut up empty cereal boxes and, using tape, made sleeves for our drawer knives) … you are an In The Moment and Always Aware person, but is everyone who might reach into that drawer?
stitching with silk thread is so, so smooth – and pretty … not enough pennies in the jar, though, for me to use it often
Judy Laquidara says
The handles are all at the front of the drawer with the blades toward the back. There are all kinds of hazards if people aren’t paying attention. There’s nothing else in the drawer but sharp knives so no one should be digging in the drawer and should be watching what they’re doing, hopefully.
Carol says
Extra silverware always comes in handy. When we used to go camping we had a lot of mismatched pieces. If you lose one it doesn’t matter. I know you said you are eating at home this weekend but want to suggest a restaurant when you do go out. On Facebook check out Taste of Italy on Chapel Road South of Carthage. All the food is prepared fresh. It’s closed on Mondays. There is a luncheon menu and a dinner and weekend menu. The chef is from Albania. It is located at the Precious Moments Chapel but has a separate entrance easy to get into. The food is delicious.
Judy Laquidara says
Have already been there and was not impressed.
Carol says
Sorry you didn’t care for it. I find it tastier and fresher than the food chain restaurants available in Joplin. Really enjoy home cooking the best.
Judy Laquidara says
We don’t do the food chains very often. I’m with you on the home cooking.
Linda in NE says
I love my Rada knives too. The Lutheran Ladies Aid sells them here as a fundraiser. I always look for them at the local craft/vendor fair.
Sandy says
Can’t remember how or when I got my Rada knives, but I’ve had them for years and use them all the time.
sheryl says
I love Rada knives too. I have steak knives and a tomato knife from Rada. I’d love to add a few more of the steak knives but they’re so old that they’ve been discontinued. Maybe it’s not such a bad thing if they don’t match! 😉
Wanda Brewer says
Judy,you can now get the knives with a black handle so much nicer on the hands. I don’t like the feel of the metal handles. the also have a new peeler has a large handle.
Judy Laquidara says
I don’t like the black handles. I like the metal handles. It’s weird how we all like different things.
Bon says
I have several Rada knives and they are my favorites. Great knives and not that expensive.
Judy Laquidara says
There’s a Mennonite store in Butler, MO (not too far south of KC) and they have a great selection of Rada knives. I love going there and seeing what I don’t have!
montanaclarks says
Where did you find the drawer dividers that appear to be adjustable to drawer size? I keep the knives I use the most on a magnetic strip mounted on the back splash.
Judy Laquidara says
I’ve had them forever but this seems to be the same one. https://amzn.to/3dVnoLa