Sadly
my trusted “hob to oven” frying pan is no more – I've worn it
out and it has to be replaced forthwith, immediately, if not sooner!
I
went shopping with my Sister to IKEA – hadn't been
for ages – what a result. It's one of those stores that should
carry a warning – you know what I'm saying, “I have to have it –
I can't possibly survive without it” when in truth it will gather
dust, buried at the back of a cupboard and then be committed to the
happy hunting ground for unwanted kitchenalia in the sky.
It
didn't occur to me that I might find my replacement frying pan –
meandering hither and thither I found the answer to all my dreams,
the Oumbarlig frying pan - product number 502-92-96
measuring 28cms - cost - £14.95. Non stick of course and the added
bonus - it is suitable for use on an induction hob too. To say I
was delighted is an understatement. I bought my worn out pan for £25
several years ago and I thought it was a good investment then despite
the fact that it wasn't suitable for an induction hob. Credit where
it's due that pan has been brilliant. If you want to invest then you
need to check out your favourite search engine and shop around. You
can pay anything from £14.95 to noughts – personally I'm not sure
the noughts are justified – nor is a fancy, dancing range just
because it has been endorsed by a fancy, dancing chef!
I've no idea whether the IKEA replacement pan will
stand the test of time but I'll give it my best shot and so far so
good.
By the way I kept the lid from my old pan which fits the new one
perfectly. You can buy a splatter screen at a more than reasonable
price of £3 if you need a cover.
I've learnt that my first stop in future will be IKEA
– I may not find what I'm looking for but one thing is for sure it
will be worth the visit.
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