MY MOM GAVE ME AN OLD ALUMINUM PAn?

Question

when she died. I remember her making popcorn for us when we were kids, always with this pan, and popping corn for popcorn balls at Christmas time. I treasure that pan, though it's probably worth almost nothing.

Is there something given to you with very little value, but you cherish it because of the memories?

Answer 1

My mom died when I was a new mom myself--out of everything I took this old metal strainer--the holes are so big macaroni slides thru them--but I remember her making spaghetti--the sauce would simmer all day - then she'd cook the noodles and drain them in this big strainer. It hangs in my kitchen -- and I make spaghetti (the sauce doesn't simmer all day--its out of a jar) but the noodles get drained thru the same strainer. It's probably silly--but every time I use it I remember Mom.

Answer 2

It's hard for me to say because I keep everything. I am a pack rat and everything has some value to me. I guess it's because I grew up very poor and I love it when someone needs something and I have it. I keep the stupidest things, checkbooks that only have deposit slips so I can use it for note pads, take out containers to use later, envelopes I get in mail to use for cd sleeves, styrofoam containers meat is packed in,condiments from fast food places,small boxes to use at Christmas. I even reuse my gift bags and tissue paper. I have used food coloring for my ink cartridges. And, this is completely off the subject! I just realized it but I have already typed it, so I am going to post it. No need to waste it.

Answer 3

Yes I know what you mean,my grandma has been dead for 25 years the last Christmas she gave me a mash potato masher she said she would of gotten me more but she couldn't afford it,well we knew that,she didn't have to say it.We were all poor,I gave her a box of chocolate cherries her favorite and some crepe paper she made flowers with.Big purple flowers,I still have the potato masher,I still use it sometimes.My mom died 4 years ago this Sept.She gave me a radio,not my style,its a stand up kind of reproduction thing but I wouldn't part with it for the world.The daises from her funeral lasted until this year,yes small things sometimes are the best gifts of all.

Answer 4

If we were given something came from our parents, we must treasure it and we must be proud of it.
That something is of little value but it was one of the instruments of bonding moments with our parents.. that in the later life, especially when we have our own children, will somehow bring smile to our lips and reminisce our childhood days... those old good days!
My mother, usually gives me good reading materials from Canada. She knows how i love reading. I kept those books and magazines and still good as new. Now, my daughter is sometimes using them or has an interest in reading them.
They served also as my collection. Even greeting cards sent to me by my parents, and my siblings, too. I kept them and still have them. Some friends and relatives even asked me: "you still have them?"...Well, it's simply like this, i always value what my family had given me.

Answer 5

My son gave me a 4 way screwdriver for Christmas. His school had thing for the kids to pick out their parents a present for a surprise. I treasure it, altho, its not worth anything, it was the thought behind it. He was in pre school. I went on about it being just what I needed and was looking for for many years. It made him feel very proud. Made me feel proud also.

Answer 6

in the journey that your not using a non stick pan , including a wok then ist a stable concept to season, its form like a organic non stick some say its locks in flavour and makes issues flavor greater useful. every time you employ the pan, wipe it do not wash it then positioned lower back on the warmth and upload somewhat oil this would detect the service until that's nicley lined repeat ever time you employ it wish this helps

Answer 7

Yes. One mothers day my son who was about 15, walked down to the dollar store & bought me a paper towel holder cause he didn't have much money. One day it accidentaly fell and broke but was still able to hold towel on. It was so ugly but I told him it's the very one I wanted. I keep it tucked away & I'll never part with it.

Answer 8

My grandma's apron.
She always used to be cooking on Christmas day and be wearing it.
It's worth nothing, but it's everything to me.
It smells like her perfume and it reminds me of all those wonderful Christmas memories.
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Answer 9

MY MOM GAVE ME MY GRANDMOTHERS BUDNT PAN SHE MADE MANY WONDERFULL HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK POUND CAKES IN IT AND NOW SHE IS GONE NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO MAKE THEM (O BUT ME) IT WAS THE LAST THING SHE SHOWED ME BEFORE SHE TOOK HER LAST FEW ROUNDS OF KEMO AND RADIATION... AND IT WAS THE LAST THING SHE WAS ABLE TO KEEP DOWN AT THE END... NONE OF HER DAUGHTERS OR GRANDDAUGER HAVE THE SECRET... IT IS A GREAT REMINDER AND NOW I WILL TEACH THE RECIPIE TO MY SON WHEN HE IS BIGGER;