More craziness from my little Universe, but I’ve learned to adapt.
The repairman will be here in a few minutes. While I’m HOPEFUL he will be able to find a solution and fix the oven immediately, there are no guarantees.
Since I still have working burners (the oven is a separate built-in wall version), I searched around for recipes that could work on a cooktop.
I discovered Skillet Granola, tried it, and LOVE the way it turned out. I used my own recipe with oil and maple syrup and a lot of cinnamon. The extras like raisins and hemp seeds and coconut can be added later, but the actual oats are crispy and delicious. AND I didn’t overheat the entire house, which is something to remember when it really gets summery here. Now my original Angel Boy will have his granola, so I’m a happy mom.
My research also revealed many recipes that can be adapted for a cooktop: brownies, manicotti, even pizza. In the unfortunate event that this repair needs a part that has to be ordered, I am much less stressed now than I was yesterday because I’ll continue to fulfill my very important Grandma job of feeding all the creatures.
Thank goodness the anticipated breakfast burritos and buckwheat pancakes are not in any danger.
*Still no resolution with my WordPress issue, but I’ve accepted that the problem might be bigger than an UN-Happiness or Sadness Engineer can help me with. It’s the Universe sending me a message over and over again. OK OK! I hear you loud and clear. I will set it aside for now as it’s obviously NOT the right time.
**An update on the missing pan…still nowhere to be found. This is a real mystery and I have no clue.
Enchanted Seashells by Princess Rosebud 
The unhappiness engineers want $100 from me. I am pondering that.
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Hmmm, what are the guarantees for that amount? PS I told them I’d be happy to pay for help but they ignored that, too!
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I’ve never thought to make brownies in a skillet! I’ll bet you are learning a lot of new techniques. I had to replace my oven when it was about 17 years old. I replaced it with a double-oven, removing the microwave we never used to make sufficient room. I use both ovens at the same time more than I thought I would, but sometimes I need help from my husband because I’m actually a little too short to reach the top oven easily if the pan is very heavy. Oops. How could I have forgotten that I’m short when I thought that was a good idea? Actually, I love them both and use them a lot. Good luck with your oven; I hope it just needs a (cheap) repair.
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Yeah, I’m super short too, so I understand! both ovens is a dream, but my wall oven has been pretty good. NOT an easy fix, thanks for asking, but I was hopeful!
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Sorry. Appliances don’t last like they used to.
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I guess it was a matter of time before it malfunctioned. It’s not the first time. I’m grateful there’s a reliable repairman, so it’s not the end of the world.
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