My stove/oven is broke

**Marigold2** · 08-19-2010, 10:07 AM

So at first I panicked. How will I cook? The washing machine was first, then the dishwasher and now the stove all within 5 months.
I have learned that NOT having a stove is not so bad.
I can grill, nuke and crockpot.
I have a LOT less dishes.
It's every man/women for themselves now.
I usually stop off at Subway and have a foot long veggie with cilpoltie (sic) sauce and I am done for the night. Or I have a big salad with veggies from my garden.
Today I will make a roast in the crockpot with veggies.
There are things I do miss. Hubby is missing my baking so soon he will have to buy me a new one.
After all I spent my money on the Radiesse to get the wrinkles out.
After all what is more important me looking good or him having cake?
I am taking the French womens tude and putting my best face foward.

**aTailOf2Kitties** · 08-19-2010, 10:18 AM

I can't remember when the last time I used the oven was

There are only 2 of us so I can usually get by with the toaster oven and microwave....they're way easier to clean anyway, LOL

**lvpets2002** · 08-19-2010, 11:51 AM

Same here.. I have not used my oven since when.. Grillen & Nuken for me or most of my suppers are take home from eating out since there is only me the (adult).. My Cats have not started cooking yet.. Give them time..

Originally Posted by aTailOf2Kitties

I can't remember when the last time I used the oven was

There are only 2 of us so I can usually get by with the toaster oven and microwave....they're way easier to clean anyway, LOL

**Bonny** · 08-19-2010, 12:22 PM

It was been so HOT & HUMID here that bacon, lettece, & tomato sandwiches is all we eat.

Have to use the stove burners though to fry the bacon.

**lvpets2002** · 08-19-2010, 01:04 PM

Hey I have Nuked Bacon before & its not that bad.. Have you tried that Bonny?? I will aggree for sure of the HEAT..

Originally Posted by Bonny

It was been so HOT & HUMID here that bacon, lettece, & tomato sandwiches is all we eat.

Have to use the stove burners though to fry the bacon.

**RICHARD** · 08-19-2010, 02:38 PM

I fire up the crock pot at around 9 p.m. and wake up to some awfully good smells wafting thru the house.

I also have a little grill that I use out on the patio.

It's amazing what you an cook out there....

Hope you get your stove fixed soon!

**Bonny** · 08-19-2010, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by lvpets2002

Hey I have Nuked Bacon before & its not that bad.. Have you tried that Bonny?? I will aggree for sure of the HEAT..

I have Nuked Bacon but it just doesn't get as crispy. I even use to have a special tray for bacon in the Nuker. Hubby usually fries the bacon while I pick, clean, cut the tomatos & get the lettce ready & toast. Now I am getting hungry for a sandwich.

**Medusa** · 08-19-2010, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by Bonny

It was been so HOT & HUMID here that bacon, lettece, & tomato sandwiches is all we eat.

Have to use the stove burners though to fry the bacon.

I nuke the bacon. It's faster and way less grease.

**Medusa** · 08-19-2010, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by Marigold2

After all what is more important me looking good or him having cake?
I am taking the French womens tude and putting my best face foward.

I like your style, Monica.

**Asiel** · 08-20-2010, 10:49 AM

I think hubby prefers to look at my wrinkles (which in his eyes are non existant) and have something to eat on the table. I would never skint on his favourite meals, he does so much for us all.
As for the French women I think I'll pass on them as they choose to douse themselves in perfume rather than bathe...ugh..

**pomtzu** · 08-20-2010, 11:06 AM

I can do without my oven in the summer, since I hate to put a lot of extra heat in the house, but I can't imagine being without the top burners. I would be getting a new range real quick if mine went out. Microwaves are fine for frozen dinners which I eat occasionally, and reheating already cooked foods, but not much else - IMO.

**Cataholic** · 08-20-2010, 11:33 AM

I realize that ovens must produce SOME heat in the summer time and contribute to an influx of warmer air when one is running the A/C, but don't your ovens have insulation around them? I can't say I have ever noticed the 'problem'..LOL.

**pomtzu** · 08-20-2010, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Cataholic

I realize that ovens must produce SOME heat in the summer time and contribute to an influx of warmer air when one is running the A/C, but don't your ovens have insulation around them? I can't say I have ever noticed the 'problem'..LOL.

Sure they have insulation, but they still radiate heat into the kitchen that I don't need. Besides that, you still have to open that door for periodic checks on progress, and to take out the food when done. I hate getting blasted in the face with hot air.
Come Fall and cooler weather, is when I like to bake all kinds of goodies, and make a lot of different roasts, turkey, lamb, etc. A microwave just doesn't cut it for all of that.