When we moved in the only thing it needed (besides a new septic tank, water heater, and puppy) was a new oven. I was thrilled by this because it meant I'd have the opportunity to choose which oven I'd want! Of course, my dream has always been to have a double oven, so that's what I asked my husband for us to budget for...
I was excited when Cody said, "yes" without hesitation--in fact, he eagerly took me to get one! We were both looking forward to some delicious baking! (The oven that came with the house was 20 years old, so it cooked everything unevenly--things stayed gooey in the middle and burnt on the bottom)...
It worked out perfectly because the appliance store had a huge Memorial Day sale! I ordered white to go with my country kitchen, and I waited eagerly for my oven to arrive...
When it finally arrived I couldn't wait to try it out! I immediately got to work on a pot pie and some banana bread, and both came out delicious!
I chose to make a pot pie because it'd be something different than my staple recipes. And I chose the banana bread to have a control. I figured that since I make banana bread on a regular basis we could see how well the oven works in comparison to previous ones.
I'm excited to say that everything turned out fantastic! My husband said that it was the best banana bread I've ever made! And that is a HUGE compliment because my banana bread is one of his favorites!
Fast forward a few weeks and I still love using my new oven! The cook top is excellent too! It's a flat range, so it's easier to keep clean (another feature I've always wanted). Both large burners are in the front, and one of them is a "dual" burner, which means I can use it as a small one if I want to. The back row has a warming burner, which I have not used yet but I know it will come in handy.
The ovens have a convection setting, rapid preheat function for single rack baking, a "toast" setting, and of course separate controls (temp and cook time) for each oven. I can also change the sound of the timers.
Today I made banana bread and bran muffins! (I was not exaggerating when I said that I make banana bread often).
The muffins were from a box mix. I have no shame in that. Boxed mixes taste good and are quick and easy. Plus, to be honest, I just wanted to make two recipes at once for the sake if it. I suped up my muffins with some toasted coconut Greek yogurt for flavor and moisture.
Everything came out wonderfully! My house smells delightful! My kitchen is clean and bright! Birds are chirping in my backyard! And I'm eating delicious baked goods! This is awesome!!!
... Now it's time to play with my puppy, and then enjoy a good book.
Happy baking!
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