Not sure, again (Page 3): Ya got it, my mther had one.

Ugly Hedgehog - Photography Forum

Home Active Topics Newest Pictures Search Login Register ☰

General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk)

Not sure, again

Page <<first <prev 3 of 3

Feb 15, 2022 11:55:07 #

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

JimRPhoto wrote:

Because of multiple disks, I’d say it’s a milk frothier. Heat the skim milk but not boil it, fill this half way max, and with quick-up and down strokes it will froth the milk for caffe latte or cappuccino.

Ya got it, my mther had one.

Feb 15, 2022 12:42:57 #

ad8rr Loc: Jackson, Michigan

It is a butter churn, and makes a small batch of butter without the need for electricity. Cold, heavy cream is poured in and the plunger operated until the cream breaks into curds and whey. The liquid is strained off, placed in a bowl on the countertop and allowed to ferment into buttermilk. The curds are placed in a bowl and worked with a wooden spoon or paddle to get additional whey out of them, then placed in a butter mold. My food processor does the same thing much faster, but that little glass churn works very well. Also, they came in many sizes. They make plastic ones today without the plunger and plates that you just "shake" until the cream separates. Doesn't work as well. Hope that helps!

Feb 15, 2022 13:33:58 #

Amielee Loc: Eastern Washington State

French Press Coffee Maker. Had one several years ago and threw it out. Did not like the coffee it made then and they are not recommended now.

Feb 15, 2022 14:14:54 #

edrobinsonjr Loc: Boise, Idaho

47greyfox wrote:

I'd use to mix salad vinegar and oil dressings....

We have a more recent device like that and it is used to make oil and vinegar dressings.

Ed

Feb 15, 2022 16:27:13 #

SteveFranz Loc: Durham, NC

My guess is that it would be intended as a salad dressing mixer. The alternating holes would help emulsify the oil & vinegar.

Feb 15, 2022 16:40:26 #

John7199 Loc: Eastern Mass.

We had one when I was a kid. We used it to make chocolate milk. A kind of mixer.

Feb 15, 2022 18:23:45 #

Equus Loc: Puget Sound

Most likely it is a butter churn

Feb 15, 2022 20:23:31 #

Cyberkinesis70 Loc: Northern Colorado

RainierView wrote:

We appreciate the help in the past identifying other items we have collected. Another item we've had in our vintage kitchen collection for many decades, looks like some sort of gadget for maybe whipping something up, but not sure exactly what it was used for. Has anyone ever used one, or know what this was for?

The last photo is of the Bakers Rack (in our antique and bar room) my wife set up where its displayed.

I believe it to be some kind of vegetable chopper or salad maker. Maybe your best bet would be to contact Ron Popeil for that. He may have invented it. If not he may have made something better.

Feb 15, 2022 20:25:15 #