Out with the old and in with the new

Posted on August 22, 2011 by thecompletebook

The saga of our oven has come to a happy ending and we have replaced our old unit.

Out with the old...

and in with the new

The first order was supper so I whipped up a favourite of Pete’s of rosemary roasted spuds, crispy onion rings, soy marinaded fillet steak and a mushroom garlic cream sauce with an avo, roma tomato and chive salad (thanks Mommy for making the salad). I was so wrapped up in the moment that I forgot to take a picture – sorry about that – fear not for we will definitely be having it again soonish.

Next had to be something baked and these lovely savoury scones were just the thing. I will post the recipe for you soon. 🙂

Peppadew and Chive Scones

Have a happy week.

56 thoughts on “Out with the old and in with the new”

My Inner Chick on August 22, 2011 at 07:09 said:

—Mandy,
looove the new oven.
My goodness, your hubs must be in heaven
eating all of your delectable delights! 🙂 x

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 09:37 said:
  
  Kim, you are too kind. Haven’t cooked much for him yet – he has been away on business the last 2 weeks. 😦 Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Kristy on August 22, 2011 at 07:22 said:

I love your word – “soonish.” I need to use that word. Love the new stove and can’t wait to see all you do with it!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 09:39 said:
  
  Soonish is a cool word – kind of gives you a little more leeway than just ‘soon’. Enjoy using it! Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Tandy on August 22, 2011 at 07:56 said:

you must be in heaven!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 09:39 said:
  
  Was quite something getting used to the open element at the bottom but so far so good, thanks Tandy. Have a happy week. 🙂 xo
  
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thefooddoctor on August 22, 2011 at 10:19 said:

Yay..congrats on the new oven
I can’t wait for all the amazing recipes you will make

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 10:45 said:
  
  Thanks so much! I have lots of cooking and baking to catch up on. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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rsmacaalay on August 22, 2011 at 10:29 said:

How nice the feeling is when you are cooking with new stove top and oven. The last time I had that feeling was 2 years ago 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 10:46 said:
  
  It really is nice, even though I am still worried about spilling something. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Yvette on August 22, 2011 at 10:46 said:

Look forward to those pics and the upcoming recipe…scones are so versatile, savory or sweet. The oven looks great! x

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 10:49 said:
  
  Thanks Yvette. I thoroughly enjoyed the savoury scones – will be experimenting with different variations soon. Have a happy week. 🙂 xo
  
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oneordinaryday on August 22, 2011 at 13:01 said:

Yea for you! 🙂 Happy baking!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 13:22 said:
  
  Thanks so much! Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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ChgoJohn on August 22, 2011 at 13:08 said:

Congratulations on the new arrival. You certainly chose a delicious means of christening your baby. I would have sent a gift but I didn’t even know you were expecting.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 13:22 said:
  
  LOL, thanks ChgoJohn. It was a very tasty wash to christen it. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Peachie on August 22, 2011 at 13:39 said:

Happy Baking/ cooking on the new unit!!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 14:09 said:
  
  Hi Peachie, thanks very much. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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kitchenbelleicious on August 22, 2011 at 13:57 said:

Oh fun! Congrats! I love getting anything new for my kitchen much less a new oven! The food you made looks and sounds great and I know you are so excited to have it!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 14:11 said:
  
  So fun for you to share in my excitement – thank you! Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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chicaandaluza on August 22, 2011 at 14:15 said:

How many exciting dishes will you be able to “christen” it with?! And what on earth is peppadew…am intrigued!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 14:31 said:
  
  I will just have to keep on christening it over and over again Tanya. 😉 Hope I can come up with some exciting dishes.
  A peppadew is the brand name of sweet piquant peppers (a breed of capsicum baccaum) originally grown in the Limpopo province of South Africa – if you are unable to find these, you can replace them with any other sweet piquant peppers.
  Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on August 22, 2011 at 16:15 said:

That’s so great to have a new appliance to have fun with. Those scones look like they’d hit the spot.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 16:22 said:
  
  It is great fun. The scones recipe coming up next week Monday. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Angie's Recipes on August 22, 2011 at 17:15 said:

New one looks chic….I actually got my new one a couple of months ago…;-)
Love those chive scones.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 17:21 said:
  
  How exciting that you got a new oven Angie. You always create such wonderful meals that a new oven is well deserved. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Linda on August 22, 2011 at 18:03 said:

Congrats on the new oven! Those scones look delish! I’ve never baked with or used peppadew. 😮

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 20:23 said:
  
  Thanks very much Linda. If you don’t enjoy very hot peppers or chillies, peppadews are are wonderful alternative. Have a happy evening, 🙂
  
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ceciliag on August 22, 2011 at 18:12 said:

I love it that you get so carried away that you forget to take the picture..roasted rosemary potatoes are my favourite, Hope you recycled the old oven racks – they are useful you know.. I am not sure what for but they are useful.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 20:24 said:
  
  Hi C. I kept both of the racks from the old oven. 😀 One for roasting veggies and one to use as a cooling rack for biscuits and cookies. 🙂 Have a happy evening. 🙂 xo
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook on August 22, 2011 at 18:16 said:

I love getting upgrade. =) I used to have the same/similar electric stove with the lid! We need to change our old oven too….but I don’t use oven enough that probably it doesn’t make sense to spend that money….=P Enjoy youro new oven! Nice yummy scones. =)

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 20:25 said:
  
  Hi Nami. Yes, it is a huge treat and spoil getting something new for the kitchen – don’t think there will be anything more for a very long while to come though. Have a happy evening. 🙂
  
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Mama Zen on August 22, 2011 at 19:50 said:

Congratulations on the new oven!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 20:40 said:
  
  Hi Mama Zen, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I am thoroughly enjoying the new oven. Have a happy evening. 🙂
  
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Tricia on August 22, 2011 at 21:35 said:

Congrats! I got a new oven/stove this year and have been so happy! Hope you have a happy week of baking and cooking!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 23, 2011 at 09:32 said:
  
  Thanks so much Tricia. It is great having a new toy to play with. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Caroline on August 22, 2011 at 21:48 said:

Yay for new kitchen appliances–always so exciting. Looks great! Sounds like you had a delicious meal too. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 23, 2011 at 09:33 said:
  
  Thanks Caroline. The meal was super duper yummy – definitely not the most healthy option but well worth it. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Kay aka Babygirl on August 23, 2011 at 08:09 said:

I LOVE the new stove.. very modern. And those scones look absolutely delicious. Very nice job

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- thecompletecookbook on August 23, 2011 at 09:34 said:
  
  Thanks os much Kay. The recipe coming up on Monday. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Tes on August 23, 2011 at 15:54 said:

Oh the new oven looks fantastic! You must be enjoying baking even more from now on 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 23, 2011 at 16:06 said:
  
  Thanks Tes. I am having lots of fun – it’s always nice having something new in the kitchen and this is a big spoil. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Kelly on August 23, 2011 at 16:03 said:

What a great new oven – so much fun – and your scones the perfect reward food. Great choice, they look delish.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 23, 2011 at 16:11 said:
  
  Thanks so much Kelly – it has been great fun so far – hopefully I will get more and more adventurous. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Andrea on August 23, 2011 at 17:51 said:

Yeah for the new oven! Nothing nicer than cooking with a new oven! Have fun!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 23, 2011 at 20:34 said:
  
  Hi Andrea, thanks for stopping by. I am having great fun with my new oven. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Amanda on August 24, 2011 at 02:18 said:

Lucky you – a new oven is something I am lusting after. Unfortunately our roof has taken precedence this year, so it is still on the list. I’ll just bet you are full of inspiration with the new oven, too!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 24, 2011 at 07:53 said:
  
  Hi Amanda, it is really a treat having the new oven – I must admit though, had the old one not been faulty, I would still have that! Hope your roof repairs/maintenance get sorted. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Cindy on August 24, 2011 at 11:49 said:

I wish you many years of happiness with it 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 24, 2011 at 14:55 said:
  
  Thanks so much Cindy. Definitely want to do it justice before we have to move one day. Have a happy afternoon. 🙂
  
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thedrivencook on August 25, 2011 at 23:52 said:

Funny we both just made posts on kitchens 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 26, 2011 at 08:50 said:
  
  I also thought that when I was reading your post. Have a happy weekend. 🙂
  
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Bites Of Sweet And Spice on August 26, 2011 at 15:15 said:

Congrats for your new oven! 🙂 I’m having a cup of tea right now and wish I could have one of those savoury scones!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 26, 2011 at 15:34 said:
  
  Thanks so much. I will post the recipe for the scones on Monday. Have a happy weekend. 🙂
  
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Fired Up Cooking SA on August 28, 2011 at 18:46 said:

A new stove! Lucky girl, no wonder you cooked up a storm!! Looking forward to the scone recipe 🙂

PS I’ve been making your banana oat bars – yum!!!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 29, 2011 at 08:54 said:
  
  Thanks Linda. The banana oat bars are a great snack – glad you enjoying them. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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