“Kitchen Confidence 101”

By Sandra Reames
Carefree Catering
 Branson, MO
417-335-5556
carefreecatering@suddenlink.net

Home shows 

We went to Springfield’s Home show last week end. Home shows seem to be all over the area, but we decided it should be the best. 

At our age (My husband and I) we have been to many many home shows and maybe we are hard to impress, and we weren't impressed. 

I kept looking for something really new, what I really got a kick out of : was that Kolar had a huge old fashioned kitchen sink. Your great grandmother used it 100 yrs ago, even before running water.  But it was being shown as a new item.  It was really great that it came in white porcelain.  Don't get me wrong I like white ceramic or porcelain sinks, but they are not new!

There were some cute items in there booth, but more for looks than for use. 

When I go to a home show and walk for miles I want to see something new and here is the kicker, affordable. 

The newest, old item that we saw there was a tornado shelter for inside the home and there were many booths selling them.  They looked like steel closets.  After Joplin last year I am sure that they  and us need good sellers.  Affordable, no.  Necessity, yes! 

Many booths were selling installation of in ground dog fences.

Affordable, no.  Needed maybe!  We looked at these last year, they were cheaper than putting up a fence, but they didn't keep other peoples pets and strays out.  We found that was also necessary where we live to keep others out. 

So on we hiked looking and looking for that little dream item that we could add to our home. 

There was many tile, carpet and other flooring companies there, but  still nothing brand new in idea. 

Some really good looking appliances were there and probably the most entertaining.  A bright red old fashioned refrigerator and stove.  Looking like a real retro red coke machine with chrome trim.  They were great looking sitting there side by side.  I am sure that someone bought them, but when I spend that much for a refrigerator, it needs an ice-maker.  IF I pay that much for a stove, I want it self cleaning.  Call me spoiled I guess.  It may look old, but it needs to work like a space ship, just push a button.  Up, Up, and away!  Yes I am spoiled!

Beam me up Spock!

You can listen to Sandra and Scott MC Caulley on the radio every Tuesday Morning on KOMC AM 1220 at 10:06.  We hope that you will listen and call in to help others and to share your experiences, good and bad!

Sandra is the owner of Carefree Catering; she is a professional caterer in the Branson Area Her phone number is 417-335-5655.  She and Hometown radio have teamed up to present to you the show

 “Kitchen Confidence 101” The Ask the Expert Series on KOMC AM.  The articles and show are to help you find confidence in the kitchen where you can provided good tasting and  "better for you" meals to your family and friends even if you are an accomplished cook or a beginner, we all share those moments when we need help!  

Any comments or information can be e-mailed to Sandra at carefreecatering@suddenlink.net

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KC 1-31-12 Part 1 Part 1

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