My daily search:

Dear Diary:

I went to the cutlery and more site
http://www.cutleryandmore.com/details.asp?SKU=10498
where I buy a few items from time to time, looking at the Rosle stainless
steel spinner. I love the Rosle can opener and the Rosle fine tongs and
ladle. I'm sorry I didn't have these Rosle items in my kitchen many years
ago.

I looked at the ss salad spinner, as a result of jt's post here, and when I
called cutlery and more, they did not know whether the spinning basket was
ss or plastic (it looks to be plastic to me, and I only want ss).

I looked at the reviews (and posted a question) at Amazon about the item,
and one person said that they had emailed Rosle with no answer, so I
probably won't waste my time with doiing the same.

There are a few alternatives,
http://www.shopwiki.com/search/Polde...+Salad+Spinner
namely an oxo for about half the price, but as I would prefer Rosle if it
were a ss basket, I won't be buying any at all.

The search is on!
Dee Dee

On Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:53:40 -0400, "Dee Randall" > wrote:

>.... they did not know whether the spinning basket was
>ss or plastic (it looks to be plastic to me, and I only want ss).

The added weight is probably why no one makes such a product. For comparison,
the plastic spinner bowls of my two different sized spinners weigh from 80 to
100 grams. A light guage, somewhat smaller SS bowl weighs 300 grams.

Haven't you mentioned that you have difficulty with some manual tasks?

If so, you might have great difficulty spinning a stainless steel basket at any
useful speed.

-- Larry

"pltrgyst" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:53:40 -0400, "Dee Randall" >
> wrote:
>
>>.... they did not know whether the spinning basket was
>>ss or plastic (it looks to be plastic to me, and I only want ss).
>
> The added weight is probably why no one makes such a product. For
> comparison,
> the plastic spinner bowls of my two different sized spinners weigh from 80
> to
> 100 grams. A light guage, somewhat smaller SS bowl weighs 300 grams.
>
> Haven't you mentioned that you have difficulty with some manual tasks?
>
> If so, you might have great difficulty spinning a stainless steel basket
> at any
> useful speed.
>
> -- Larry



Yes, I do have trouble; I reap the rewards quickly.
As of now - and hopefully a while longer -- DH is at my command, but one
always leaps into doing things for oneself out of habit.

Thanks for the information on the grams. Very convincing to me.
Dee Dee

On Thu 09 Oct 2008 10:53:40a, Dee Randall told us...

> My daily search:
>
> Dear Diary:
>
> I went to the cutlery and more site
> http://www.cutleryandmore.com/details.asp?SKU=10498
> where I buy a few items from time to time, looking at the Rosle
> stainless
> steel spinner. I love the Rosle can opener and the Rosle fine tongs and
> ladle. I'm sorry I didn't have these Rosle items in my kitchen many
> years ago.
>
> I looked at the ss salad spinner, as a result of jt's post here, and
> when I called cutlery and more, they did not know whether the spinning
> basket was ss or plastic (it looks to be plastic to me, and I only want
> ss).
>
> I looked at the reviews (and posted a question) at Amazon about the
> item, and one person said that they had emailed Rosle with no answer, so
> I probably won't waste my time with doiing the same.
>
> There are a few alternatives,
> http://www.shopwiki.com/search/Polde...+Salad+Spinner
> namely an oxo for about half the price, but as I would prefer Rosle if
> it were a ss basket, I won't be buying any at all.
>
> The search is on!
> Dee Dee

Another option, at virtually no cost, is to put the washed salad greens in
a clean pillowcase and fling it around your head. :-)))

I'm perfectly content with my 35+ year old, all plastic Copco salad spinner
with a crank handle. All parts of it go into the dishwasher and it retains
absolutely no water.

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In article 0>,
Wayne Boatwright > wrote:

> Another option, at virtually no cost, is to put the washed salad greens in
> a clean pillowcase and fling it around your head. :-)))

I like it, and my son (almost 10) would love it. But only use it
outside. And not in the winter.

jt

On Thu 09 Oct 2008 05:39:41p, jt august told us...

> In article 0>,
> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>
>> Another option, at virtually no cost, is to put the washed salad greens
>> in a clean pillowcase and fling it around your head. :-)))
>
> I like it, and my son (almost 10) would love it. But only use it
> outside. And not in the winter.
>
> jt
>

<g>

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"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message


> Another option, at virtually no cost, is to put the washed salad greens in
> a clean pillowcase and fling it around your head. :-)))
>
>

Laughing .....

I purchased this a few months ago - it even has a drawstring to accomodate
the slinging/flinging ;-))

http://www.silvermk.com/product_detail.cfm?id=23

It was one of those spur-of-the-moment purchases while browsing thru a
kitchen store.

Ah, ah! looking at it in my hands now -- I know what I'll use it for!!!!!

This afternoon I made a loaf of bread in a long rectangular pan. I wrapped
it in a towel and it is sitting on the bread board. Now, I'm going to race
into the kitchen and bundle that loaf into this bag and pull the drawstring.

Thanks, oh, thanks. It's good to talk about these things. Flinging
indeed -- You're a genius :-))

Dee Dee

On Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:10:44 GMT, Wayne Boatwright >
wrote:

>Another option, at virtually no cost, is to put the washed salad greens in
>a clean pillowcase and fling it around your head. :-)))

A fine mesh laundry bag would probably work too. And if you stand in the middle
of your garden, the extracted water would be put to good use. (No charge for
this idea... 8 )

>I'm perfectly content with my 35+ year old, all plastic Copco salad spinner....

Jeez, that made me go looking to see just how old Copco was, and their corporate
history states: "Copco was founded in 1960 as a porcelain-enameled, cast iron
cookware company."

I've never seen a piece of Copco cast iron, but there are some on eBay under
completed auctions. I love these Web excursions... Thanks, Wayne. 8

-- Larry

On Thu 09 Oct 2008 08:48:19p, Dee Randall told us...

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
>
>
>> Another option, at virtually no cost, is to put the washed salad greens
>> in a clean pillowcase and fling it around your head. :-)))
>>
>>
>
> Laughing .....
>
> I purchased this a few months ago - it even has a drawstring to
> accomodate the slinging/flinging ;-))
>
> http://www.silvermk.com/product_detail.cfm?id=23

Dee, I didn't even know they made these things. I think I'll buy one!

> It was one of those spur-of-the-moment purchases while browsing thru a
> kitchen store.
>
> Ah, ah! looking at it in my hands now -- I know what I'll use it
> for!!!!!
>
> This afternoon I made a loaf of bread in a long rectangular pan. I
> wrapped it in a towel and it is sitting on the bread board. Now, I'm
> going to race into the kitchen and bundle that loaf into this bag and
> pull the drawstring.

Great idea! Or, um, is it possible that the characteristics of this bag
might leach out too much moisture from the loaf of bread. I wonder?

> Thanks, oh, thanks. It's good to talk about these things. Flinging
> indeed -- You're a genius :-))

hehehe... You're welcome. We all need a good laugh now and again.

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On Thu 09 Oct 2008 09:25:19p, pltrgyst told us...

> On Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:10:44 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> > wrote:
>
>>Another option, at virtually no cost, is to put the washed salad greens
>>in a clean pillowcase and fling it around your head. :-)))
>
> A fine mesh laundry bag would probably work too. And if you stand in the
> middle of your garden, the extracted water would be put to good use. (No
> charge for this idea... 8 )

Hey, that's actually a great idea! I certainly would sling either one in
the middle of my kitchen. :-)

>>I'm perfectly content with my 35+ year old, all plastic Copco salad
>>spinner....
>
> Jeez, that made me go looking to see just how old Copco was, and their
> corporate history states: "Copco was founded in 1960 as a
> porcelain-enameled, cast iron cookware company."

I bought a Copco dutch oven back in the late 1960s before I began
collecting Le Creuset. It cooks every bit as well.

> I've never seen a piece of Copco cast iron, but there are some on eBay
> under completed auctions. I love these Web excursions... Thanks, Wayne.
> 8

It's fun to find stuff! :-)

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> I bought a Copco dutch oven back in the late 1960s before I began
> collecting Le Creuset. It cooks every bit as well.



>> Jeez, that made me go looking to see just how old Copco was, and their
>> corporate history states: "Copco was founded in 1960 as a
>> porcelain-enameled, cast iron cookware company."

>
>> I've never seen a piece of Copco cast iron, but there are some on eBay
>> under completed auctions. I love these Web excursions... Thanks, Wayne.
>> 8
>
> --



Larry and Wayne, just to clarify my idea of what contemporary Copco is:

Batali's pans are made (or designed?) by Copco. Whatever they are, I them
a lot.


I've bought Batali pans which are Copco - described thusly.

a.. Strong cast iron construction
a.. The durable porcelain enamel finish on the interior and exterior
requires no seasoning and cleans easily.
a..
The last one I bought was a risotto pot which says Copco.
http://www.amazon.com/Mario-Batali-4...ombo_pack_i_11

I bought this one which says: Copco, also.

http://www.amazon.com/Mario-Batali-6...ombo_pack_i_13

Here's another which says: Copco:
http://www.fortunoff.com/catalog/pro...oryId=851 418

Dee Dee

pltrgyst wrote:
> On Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:10:44 GMT, Wayne Boatwright >
> wrote:
>
>> Another option, at virtually no cost, is to put the washed salad greens in
>> a clean pillowcase and fling it around your head. :-)))
>
> A fine mesh laundry bag would probably work too. And if you stand in the middle
> of your garden, the extracted water would be put to good use. (No charge for
> this idea... 8 )
>
>
I just fold in the sides of a linen towel, then fold in half and gather
the ends - and whirl it around (outside, of course). Takes up much less
room than another gadget.

"S Viemeister" > wrote in message
...
> pltrgyst wrote:
>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:10:44 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
>> >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Another option, at virtually no cost, is to put the washed salad greens
>>> in a clean pillowcase and fling it around your head. :-)))
>>
>> A fine mesh laundry bag would probably work too. And if you stand in the
>> middle
>> of your garden, the extracted water would be put to good use. (No charge
>> for
>> this idea... 8 )
>>
> I just fold in the sides of a linen towel, then fold in half and gather
> the ends - and whirl it around (outside, of course). Takes up much less
> room than another gadget.


Yep, that's what I did before I got the gadget out of the drawer.
Dee Dee

On Thu 09 Oct 2008 10:35:24p, Dee Randall told us...

>> I bought a Copco dutch oven back in the late 1960s before I began
>> collecting Le Creuset. It cooks every bit as well.
>
>
>
>>> Jeez, that made me go looking to see just how old Copco was, and their
>>> corporate history states: "Copco was founded in 1960 as a
>>> porcelain-enameled, cast iron cookware company."
>
>>
>>> I've never seen a piece of Copco cast iron, but there are some on eBay
>>> under completed auctions. I love these Web excursions... Thanks,
>>> Wayne.
>>> 8
>>
>> --
>
>
>
> Larry and Wayne, just to clarify my idea of what contemporary Copco is:
>
> Batali's pans are made (or designed?) by Copco. Whatever they are, I
> them a lot.
>
>
> I've bought Batali pans which are Copco - described thusly.
>
> a.. Strong cast iron construction
> a.. The durable porcelain enamel finish on the interior and exterior
> requires no seasoning and cleans easily.
> a..
> The last one I bought was a risotto pot which says Copco.
> http://www.amazon.com/Mario-Batali-4...rsimmon/dp/B00
> 1AQS1HW/ref=combo_pack_i_11
>
> I bought this one which says: Copco, also.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Mario-Batali-6...-Chianti/dp/B0
> 01AQS1JK/ref=combo_pack_i_13
>
> Here's another which says: Copco:
> http://www.fortunoff.com/catalog/pro...45&currentCate
> goryId=851418
>
> Dee Dee

Really nice pieces, Dee!!!


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Dee Randall wrote:
> "S Viemeister" > wrote in message
> ...
>> pltrgyst wrote:
>>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:10:44 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
>>> >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Another option, at virtually no cost, is to put the washed salad greens
>>>> in a clean pillowcase and fling it around your head. :-)))
>>> A fine mesh laundry bag would probably work too. And if you stand in the
>>> middle
>>> of your garden, the extracted water would be put to good use. (No charge
>>> for
>>> this idea... 8 )
>>>
>> I just fold in the sides of a linen towel, then fold in half and gather
>> the ends - and whirl it around (outside, of course). Takes up much less
>> room than another gadget.
>
>
> Yep, that's what I did before I got the gadget out of the drawer.
>

Of course, if I had a bigger kitchen, I'd want the gadget!

>>> I bought a Copco dutch oven back in the late 1960s before I began
>>> collecting Le Creuset. It cooks every bit as well.
>>
>> Batali's pans are made (or designed?) by Copco. Whatever they are, I
>> them a lot.I've bought Batali pans which are Copco - described thusly.

Interesting. Wayne and Dee, the Copco cast iron I see on eBay invariably says it
was made in Denmark for Copco. Is there any indication of Danish origin on your
pieces?

I always thought Copco was actually a Danish company. The first Copco items I
bought were plastic spoons and bowls which were always advertised on displays as
being examples of Danish design.

The Copco Web site doesn't mention its Danish heritage at all, and they now seem
to be owned by Wilton Products, which is in turn owned by GTCR, Golder Rauner,
LLC. "Copco is the premier designer and marketer of tea kettles and quality
kitchenware, including designs by Mario Batali and Rick Bayless."
(http://www.wilton.com/about/corporate.cfm)

Other than that mention of Batali and Bayless, and their tea kettles, they don't
mention any cookware products.

-- Larry

pltrgyst wrote:
>
> I always thought Copco was actually a Danish company. The first Copco items I
> bought were plastic spoons and bowls which were always advertised on displays as
> being examples of Danish design.
>
> The Copco Web site doesn't mention its Danish heritage at all, and they now seem
> to be owned by Wilton Products, which is in turn owned by GTCR, Golder Rauner,
> LLC. "Copco is the premier designer and marketer of tea kettles and quality
> kitchenware, including designs by Mario Batali and Rick Bayless."
> (http://www.wilton.com/about/corporate.cfm)
>
> Other than that mention of Batali and Bayless, and their tea kettles, they don't
> mention any cookware products.
>
>
Some info at -
http://www.designaddict.com/design_i...roducer_id/38/

On Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:53:42 -0400, S Viemeister >
wrote:

>Some info at -
>http://www.designaddict.com/design_i...roducer_id/38/

Ah, very interesting, thanks. That looks like an old Copco Web page that
designaddict copied.

"Europeans (especially danish) will be surprised that Copco, made by
N.A.Christiansen on the danish island Morso is marked "U.S.". It is indeed a
U.S. company founded by one of the most brilliant minds in the housewares
industry: Samuel Farber. Michael Lax designed this full line of cookware. The
coloured enamel was popular in N. America. In Europe matt black enamel that
looks like raw iron was popular. Rights to market the cookware are now owned by
AGA . Originals are marked Copco Denmark."

The Farber connection is a surprise...

Anyone have a piece of Copco enameled cast iron they'd like to sell? 8


-- Larry

On Fri 10 Oct 2008 07:22:39a, pltrgyst told us...

>>>> I bought a Copco dutch oven back in the late 1960s before I began
>>>> collecting Le Creuset. It cooks every bit as well.
>>>
>>> Batali's pans are made (or designed?) by Copco. Whatever they are, I
>>> them a lot.I've bought Batali pans which are Copco - described thusly.
>
> Interesting. Wayne and Dee, the Copco cast iron I see on eBay invariably
> says it was made in Denmark for Copco. Is there any indication of Danish
> origin on your pieces?
>
> I always thought Copco was actually a Danish company. The first Copco
> items I bought were plastic spoons and bowls which were always
> advertised on displays as being examples of Danish design.
>
> The Copco Web site doesn't mention its Danish heritage at all, and they
> now seem to be owned by Wilton Products, which is in turn owned by GTCR,
> Golder Rauner, LLC. "Copco is the premier designer and marketer of tea
> kettles and quality kitchenware, including designs by Mario Batali and
> Rick Bayless." (http://www.wilton.com/about/corporate.cfm)
>
> Other than that mention of Batali and Bayless, and their tea kettles,
> they don't mention any cookware products.
>
> -- Larry

Mine is clearly marked on the bottom, Copco - Denmark. The design is also
clearly Danish.

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On Fri 10 Oct 2008 11:32:26a, pltrgyst told us...

> On Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:53:42 -0400, S Viemeister
> > wrote:
>
>>Some info at -
>>http://www.designaddict.com/design_i...on/producer_sh
>>ow_one/producer_id/38/
>
> Ah, very interesting, thanks. That looks like an old Copco Web page that
> designaddict copied.
>
> "Europeans (especially danish) will be surprised that Copco, made by
> N.A.Christiansen on the danish island Morso is marked "U.S.". It is
> indeed a U.S. company founded by one of the most brilliant minds in the
> housewares industry: Samuel Farber. Michael Lax designed this full line
> of cookware. The coloured enamel was popular in N. America. In Europe
> matt black enamel that looks like raw iron was popular. Rights to market
> the cookware are now owned by AGA . Originals are marked Copco Denmark."
>
> The Farber connection is a surprise...
>
> Anyone have a piece of Copco enameled cast iron they'd like to sell?
> 8

Nope, my dutch oven is the only Copco piece I have. I aim to keep it. :-)

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"Dee Randall" > wrote in message
...
> My daily search:
>
> Dear Diary:
>
> I went to the cutlery and more site
> http://www.cutleryandmore.com/details.asp?SKU=10498
> where I buy a few items from time to time, looking at the Rosle stainless
> steel spinner. I love the Rosle can opener and the Rosle fine tongs and
> ladle. I'm sorry I didn't have these Rosle items in my kitchen many years
> ago.
>
> I looked at the ss salad spinner, as a result of jt's post here, and when
> I called cutlery and more, they did not know whether the spinning basket
> was ss or plastic (it looks to be plastic to me, and I only want ss).
>
> I looked at the reviews (and posted a question) at Amazon about the item,
> and one person said that they had emailed Rosle with no answer, so I
> probably won't waste my time with doiing the same.
>
> There are a few alternatives,
> http://www.shopwiki.com/search/Polde...+Salad+Spinner
> namely an oxo for about half the price, but as I would prefer Rosle if it
> were a ss basket, I won't be buying any at all.
>
> The search is on!
> Dee Dee
>
>
We've used the small[for baby spinach, herbs, etc] and the large[romaine,
etc] oxo spinners for years and have had no problems of any kind. I can't
imagine why you would want ss in the home. It doesn't dry as well.

Blob