If you've seen any of my other Friday Food Flops, you know that they're not always directly food related, they're just about random stupid stuff I pull, in and around the kitchen, and believe me, there's always plenty of material for these posts…
Remember I told you about the new big stainless steel bowl I ordered? Here it is: a 30 qt. Stainless Steel Extra Large Mixing Bowl
Well, here's a little video to show you how big it really is… video plays after the ad…
So that sucker is going back, and I found something better! I ordered these instead, it's a set of 4 – Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls – 3, 5, 8 and 13 qt. sizes. I know I'll be able to use these sizes a lot!
Also, here's a 20 quart one if you're looking for that.
Do you have any food or kitchen-related flops lately? Please tell me I'm not the only one always doing dumb stuff?!!!
Denise Sandlin Wilson says
Oh WOW! I’ve done the same thing only with my elderberry tincture
Suzy Provine says
I once dumped a pot of broth through the strainer and right down the drain. Forgot to put a bowl under the colander. My husband stood there and watched and all we could do was laugh.
Heather TenKley says
Ha I have two bowls like that, but we use them commercially because we own a foodtruck and feed many people. I was just telling my husband I need a bigger one!
Janice says
Cracking up! Showed my husband who also thought it was hilarious. I would never want to give it the storage space, at least not in my house.
IC says
I would keep it! You can make a giant timpano for the next big family get together!
I have a pepper grinder that’s taller than my 3 year old. (It didn’t look that big in the picture online!) We use it all the time and guests get a big kick out of it too.
Renee says
My daughter & I laughed & laughed! LOVE the humongobowl!! Keep it, keep it! We could let our Great Pyr pull us (ALL of us…) around! 🙂 Thanks for reminding me no one is perfect! (I just let some kefir go bad!)
Jeanmarie says
That bowl looks awesome!
Bethany Nash says
Granola making bowl! Yay!
I also LOVE the idea of using it to mix cleaning supplies. KEEP IT! 😀
Anne says
John says– USE it for a boat. he has an extra sail and oar.
Cate wants to use it parachute.
Carl thinks it might help with our lard problem.
🙂
Lenetta says
I have used my enormous bowl several times, but mostly with preschool activities. :>) I have occasionally used it for big batches in the kitchen, though! I agree, it would probably make a great sled, but since SS will conduct cold so well, make sure the rider has a well bundled behind! :>)
susan b says
Keep it! It is great for mixing big salads or letting big doughs rise. I have one and I too keep it on top of the fridge. I have my smaller stacking set of glass bowls easily available and put all my steel bowls inside this one, because I don’t use them that often. I like the idea of using it to chill drinks.
Jen Mc says
I hope you don’t mind I had a good laugh….. love it!
pak says
Keep it! I love my big stainless bowl. I acquired mine from my mother’s kitchen after she passed away. She actually had two! Besides having sentimental love attached to it, I do use it quite often. I use it to mix popcorn smothered in butter and salt, toss the green salad with olive oil, mix up the cabbage for sauerkraut, mix a huge batch of laundry detergent. I tend to use it more in the summer and fall when I am preparing fruit and veggies for canning and dehydrating.
pak says
Oh, I forgot to mention – I have a very small kitchen, so I keep it on top of my refrigerator!
Commenter via Facebook says
None of your kids have stolen it to sled with?
Commenter via Facebook says
so fun to play in the kitchen!
Anne says
Making me LAUGH!!!
lets see– 30 quarts is 7.5 gallons. at 8 lb/gallon, filling that bowl with fluid would weigh 60 LBs— SMILING my dear friend
bunkie says
been there and done that with the ‘drippy’ bread! :O)
Julie says
That is a big bowl, but it could be so handy for church suppers. The challenge is finding a spot for it in your home. Down the line when you have grand kids, it could be a handy bathtub, or swimming pool!
sandra lee says
that’s the perfect size for making a big batch of Korean style kimchee. At least that’s what my mom would say. She’s got a couple that size, of course they are plastic b/c that’s how she rolls. :/
Diannna A says
I vote you keep the bowl around too. Looks like there are enough times / reasons it could be useful!
Amanda Yoder says
I would like a refresher on the healthiest cooking pan? We have a Wolfgang Puck set and they’re called stainless steel but not really, and the one frying pan size we use frequently is not holding up well, so I need to spend decent money to replace at least that one for now. Now that I know several stainless steels aren’t actual stainless steel, I don’t know what to get. I know not nonstick and several people are fans of cast iron–but I’m severely allergic to pork (including lard, the best and most common seasoner) and we like eggs a lot and this messes them up. I likewise would like to find safer glass brands for baking and mixing, as I’ve heard much glass now has BPA in it to
KitchenKop says
I haven’t actually looked into this too much, and should probably do a post on it someday, but here’s what I know off the top of my head…
Yes, I know all SS are not the same, but those are the saucepans I use, we got them 25 years ago for our wedding and they’re still holding up great.
I use cast iron for all frying on the stove (and my favorite electric SS frying pan for when I need a huge pan), why don’t you use beef tallow or ghee? That’s what I’d do if I were you, both are great cooking fats and would work well in cast iron.
I didn’t know that about glass and BPA!!!
I’ve heard great things about Le Creuset but don’t have any of those pieces.
Kel
kaymer says
I use cast iron and season with palm oil or coconut oil with good success. No need for lard. I’ve been curious about the new “ceramic” non stick pans. they are supposed to be safe. does anyone know / recommend?
DS says
I guess, living in the Frozen North, that you have plenty of sleds and such. I used my biggest shallow bowl here in Oklahoma for mixing cookie dough at Christmas, but also for sliding down a snowy slope, taking turns with the kids. I think I’d keep that bowl around and see what it’s good for.
Cindy says
I keep laughing every time of think of that bowl. It’s almost as big as you!!! Kirstie did a good job recording! Love your posts, Kel!
ValerieH says
That bowl might come in handy for any large mixing job. I have a bowl like that from my mom called Teig Schüssel, for making bread. It is enameled steel with handles and a foot on the bottom. It is stored in the garage on a high shelf. I mostly use it for giant batches of banana muffins. I save all the old bananas in the freezer. When it is a good time I defrost and measure the banana mush. Then I plug that into a spreadsheet that calculates all the ingredients for the banana muffins. I need my Teig Schüssel because it is usually 5 recipes. It also makes an interesting beer chiller for parties. Just fill it with ice. I had to get it out this year for washing lettuce from my CSA.
I also have 2 large pyrex mixing bowls and a stainless steel mixing bowl that is about half the size of the Schüssel.
Kimberly says
I have a bowl that big. I really use it often enough to be worth it. I make big batches of laundry detergent, among other things. It’s big enough to get everything stirred together without making a mess.
Shelly says
Hilarous!!!! I have never been very good at estimating volume so I have made similar mistakes. Now I compare volumes to things I already own – so tricky!
[email protected] says
Kelly,
You are a riot. I’m laughing with tears in my eyes!
Naomi Williams says
I have a big bowl like that. I don’t use it often, but it’s still indispensible! Why?
1. Group size for popcorn.
2. Got a big leak under the faucet, it was the only thing big enough to use until I got the water shut off.
Julia says
HYSTERICAL! That is something I would do for sure. LoL
Shannon S says
Oh my, I could bathe my six year old in that lol No biggie, just send it back.
Kathy @ Granny's Vital Vittles says
I once had a bowl that big Kelly and I loved it! I used it to knead dough in so I didn’t have to worry if it would stick to the counter :-). I recently killed my sourdough starter and let a really big ham spoil. Don’t feel bad, happens to all of us!
KitchenKop says
Really? Maybe I should keep it after all?????????
Kathy @ Granny's Vital Vittles says
This was a long while back before I had my Bosch. I used to knead bread by hand and found it really handy. Kept the mess down really well. But I don’t knead bread by hand anymore really and haven’t had the big bowl for years. I think I gave it away our last big move. So I guess the lesson is that if you’re a messy kneader get yourself a big bowl ;-). It sure was hard to store out of the way though.