The new pressure cookers have a safety valve now freddie, and don't explode. So they say, .tas could prove that wrong depending how long ago she had exploding sausages.

My Aunty exploded hers when I was a child. Mum had one, but was too scared to use it most of the time, because of Aunty's experience.

Old pressure cookers had release valves as well.

My mum still has hers from the 60s.

I think sometimes the releases get stuck.

Goodnight all - been to son's for dinner and his wife cooked a delicious meal.  Walked into town and then to their place - went pretty well so I am pleased.

 

I make my custard, sauces and gravy in the microwave.  No chance of burning them, it's quick and they always turn out fine.

Thanks for the cooking disaster post, they gave be a big lol, pleased I am not the only one who have some "minor" mistake in the kitchen lol

 

 

We have decided to build some new front steps, so this afternoon has been spent measuring, googling, phoning timber places etc etc  I know roughly what I want finding the correct bits 'n pics isnt that easy ..... If anyone has any pics of outside steps, pls feel free to post them  ...... Ideas are welcome also

 

 

Good night Tas and Sandy 🙂

 

 

 

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@aps1080 wrote:
Old pressure cookers had release valves as well.

My mum still has hers from the 60s.

I think sometimes the releases get stuck.

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Pressure cookers are amazing kitchen tools. If you haven’t worked with one since your grandmother’s old explosion-prone unit, you may not be aware that they’re not only safer than they’ve ever been before, but they turn out some seriously tasty food.

 

For those of you who are still concerned about safety, the video explains that modern pressure cookers have redundant safety measures and pressure release valves to make sure they don’t explode in your kitchen. Just make sure you get a new one and don’t stick with grandma’s old model.

 

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/10/why-you-need-a-pressure-cooker/

My mum had an old one aps, it def had a release valve on it, I know cause I inherited it when she died

Interesting.

I wouldn't get the use out of it but they are obviously good.

I have that many kitchen things already its not funny.

I never used it, but my step father lived with us and he often used it to cook corned beef.

I de cluttered quite a few kitchen items before I moved here, have very few bits and pieces now

You just reminded me.

Up NT way, my friends make corned beef in a pressure cooker,
Or more like corned buffalo.

Had forgotten that.

I rarely cook it, but if I do I just use the huge boiler I have, seems to turn out ok .....