Danestress Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 My MIL was really happy to give me a pan that she swears was her absolute favorite. It's just a small 8 x 8 square, flat, griddle type pan. I actually was wanting a griddle, but what I would like is a much bigger one that I could cook pancakes and eggs on for my family. I am just not sure what makes a small griddle type pan like this desirable. It does have a long handle - so perhaps griddle is not the right word. I am pretty committed to not keeping items in my kitchen that I do not actually use. My MIL won't know or care if I give it away or stick it in the attic, but the fact that she loved it makes me think it has some awesome use I have not recognized .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyS Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Two thoughts: 1. Is there any chance that individuals in your household will sometimes want to cook a single serving (say a single grilled cheese); if so, would it be more convenient to have the small pan. 2. There is nothing to say you can't keep it for a while, see if it gets used, then toss it if not. If you do toss it, I wouldn't throw it in the attic. Just get rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Hey, grilled cheese is a good point! We only have one grilled cheese eater, but I agree that this would be the perfect pan for a grilled sandwich. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Why don't you ask her why it was a favorite? She may have many uses she could pass along. I agree that sandwiches (grilled cheese and paninis) are what comes to mind. Maybe bacon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I would ask her what she used it for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I'm pretty ignorant about seasoning but is this one of those items that is "better with age" due to seasoning? Ugh I hate those items haha Nightmare to clean for me. The thing with good seasoning is you don't really have to wash it. It should be a lot less of a nightmare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 No - it's not cast iron. I actually would love a good, well seasoned old cast iron pan! I will ask her what she used it for. I think grilled cheese or other things for a lone eater is probably the correct answer. When I saw "grilled cheese," I thought that is probably it, and that I rarely eat grilled cheese. So of course all day I have been craving a grilled pepper jack and summer tomato sandwich! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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