Last week, during my lunch break at work, I browsed in one of our local op-shops and found some treasures.
When I saw this heavy enameled cast iron pot with a $20 sticker on it I grabbed it and felt like the woman in the Ikea advert. "Start the car! Start the car!"
They retail at more than $200 so I was mightily pleased with my bargain. I absolutely love cooking in my large round blue "Chasseur" pot that was a cast off from my daughter, so now I own this gorgeous green oval one as well. It's large enough to fit our huge home grown chickens in it. Happy!
I checked out the ladies socks drawer and found these thick "Kathmandu" socks for $1 a pair that will be perfect with rubber boots in winter.
I love these clothes hangers and I buy them whenever I see them. These were super cheap and are perfect for hanging t-shirts and knits without getting the pointy shoulders look.
A couple of new tea towels with lovely designs. One has roosters which will be perfect for my chook crazy niece who has recently bought a house.
This entire haul of goodies was $3. Happy!
I'm thinking of home made feta cheese with spinach and garlic for the filling, with a spicy tomato sauce.
Do you make your own ravioli? Have you any tips or recipes to share?
That pot is such a great find. I used to have good op shop luck when I worked in Tanunda, the store near the pubs was always good to me.
ReplyDeleteI'd also love to see what kind of ravioli you do, I have a similar tray in my cupboard and I've never gotten around to using it!
I love op shops!
ReplyDeleteWow Sally, that cast iron pot looks great. I must keep an eye out for one up here as well. You scored well last week. Those socks should come in handy in winter. It is still Tshirt weather here.
ReplyDeleteThat pot will be excellent for cooking sourdough loaves in!
ReplyDeleteAs proved this morning Joolz. I wish I'd taken a photo of the perfect loaf. :)
DeleteCongrats on your treasure trove. Enjoy the pasta making and if you have time please let us know how you went. Guida
ReplyDeleteLovely thrifting. I've been researching ravoili making on just recently. I want to make big batches and freeze them especially for the kids on busy nights.
ReplyDeleteZena that's what I want to do too. I love having prepped or cooked meals in the freezer for those nights when there's no time to cook.
DeleteWhat a stroke of luck finding the enamelled cast iron pot, and at such a great price too.
ReplyDeleteOur traditional way of making ravioli is with a ricotta filling. Mash ricotta, finely chopped parsley, eggs, some grated parmesan, salt, pepper. Stuff and freeze or cook. Serve with a tomato or bolognese sauce (my children preferred them minus the sauce, just grated cheese on top).
Yvonne, I've got some quark curd I made last week, so I'm going to give your recipe a twirl tomorrow. Managed to borrow a pasta machine today, so I think I'll be dreaming of ravioli all night. ;) Thanks for your recipe.
Deletewhat a bargain! congrats on your great finds!
ReplyDeletei love covered coat hangers but i make my own lace ones
thanx for sharing
Well done you
ReplyDeleteBrilliant buy with that pot, I love the colour
ReplyDelete.. my favourite shade of green.
I've just got rid of a ravioli maker like that one, it had been at the back of the cupboard for years never used. I make ravioli by cutting out circles with a biscuit cutter and either have them circular for big ones or fold in half for smaller ones.
Our favourite filling is ricotta and spinach with a few chilli flakes and pine nuts.
After today's effort Sue, I'm agreeing that it will be easier to ditch the ravioli tray. lol
DeleteI have seen hand rolled pasta being made on some of the foodie programs on TV. They make it look so easy .... they use very long rolling pins and have massive marble or wooden benches to roll on. There seem to be plenty of tutorials online; all contradicting each other, no doubt... :) When I make ravioli I try to get as much air out of the pockets as possible, when sealing the edges, to prevent them puffing up and tearing as they are cooked. As I have only made them by hand, I am not sure how it works with the tray system you found; I'm sure you will work it out. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteJane
oh looking great! I love the big pot! I have a beautiful big blue one, still packed in the shed thinking our kitchen might almost be done by winter when I use it most, so I didnt bother unpacking it yet. ha! Might be time to go and get it.
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