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Catalog Number |
2025.50.07 |
Object Name |
Pedestal |
Date |
1954 |
Features |
Plastic foot for waffle iron. Small black sphere with crease / rim around circumference in center. One side has hole with screw thread to attach to bottom of iron: does not spin on. |
Object Story |
A marriage gift to Rena and Don Swain, parents of donor, Maureen Swain. From donor: "It was given as a wedding present to my Mom and Dad when they were married in 1954. Both my parents were raised in small rural communities where electricity had just recently been introduced and this gift stood out as a real luxury item among the more practical, albeit lovely gifts, they received. As a child growing up waffles were served for Sunday breakfast. They were such a treat with melted butter and maple syrup that pooled in each small square. My siblings and I were so excited when Mom got the waffle iron out. They were made on rare occasions because making waffles was a messy endeavour and cleanup was a challenge as you had to get the residue from between each of the indentations. Batter would also often ooze over the side when the iron was closed. Mom used Bisquick to make her batter. The temperature had to be just right and you had to ladle just the right amount in the centre of each side of the iron to avoid batter squeezing out the sides. We rarely, if ever, ate the first waffles as they were a test batch and were usually burnt. After adjustments were made, the waffles would come perfectly golden brown from the iron. We were taught to never lift the lid of the iron until you saw steam coming out. It was only when you saw the steam that you knew they were done. If you took even a quick peek and lifted the lid, the temperature would be affected and the waffles ruined. They would be tough instead of light and crispy." |
People |
Swain, Don Swain, Maureen Swain, Rena |
Subjects |
Waffle Iron Kitchen |