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Kettles in the US?
« on: August 16, 2004, 01:55:01 PM »
I've become addicted to my kettle since living here. I remember, on first arriving, thinking "Oh, how clever, why haven't I seen one of these in the US before?" - - - can some one tell me if they actually *are* available in the US, and if so where? Or should I bring a UK one with me and use an adaptor? And by kettle, I mean the English kind, the plug-in-the-wall-ang-get-boiling-water-in-2-seconds kind...
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Re: Kettles in the US?
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2004, 01:57:44 PM »
I've seen them quite a few places while home on holiday...some are quite dear, but others are reasonable.  Target stores have a couple brands, I bought one for Mom (she's a kettle-convert now) for $13 on sale (reg $20) and it works GREAT.  She really likes it, but now wants to upgrade to the $30 model...the only difference is it has a whistle that goes off when it boils...the only thing she misses from her stove-top kettle...
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Re: Kettles in the US?
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2004, 01:58:50 PM »
My mum had an electric kettle when I was a teenager.  So yes, they are available, but perhaps not as readily available as in the UK
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Re: Kettles in the US?
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2004, 02:01:08 PM »
My mum currently uses ones, the brand is Krups and she bought it at Fortunoff.  I am sure they are available elsewhere.

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Re: Kettles in the US?
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2004, 02:03:36 PM »
Target - I know that Walgreens & Albertsons have carried them from time to time, as well.  
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Re: Kettles in the US?
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2004, 02:11:29 PM »
Faaaaan-tastic.
Target.com here I come! :D
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Re: Kettles in the US?
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2004, 02:24:42 PM »

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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2004, 02:42:52 PM »
Quote from: Rhia66 on August 16, 2004, 02:24:42 PM

 Love my T-Fal  ;D

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Re: Kettles in the US?
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2004, 07:20:04 PM »
Also try Crate & Barrel. Saw them last time I was home (March). Cool colors.  :)
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Re: Kettles in the US?
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2004, 07:40:47 PM »
You can get some great tea-related stuff at Bodum (http://www.bodum.com)- I bought my Dad a really nice electric kettle for his birthday!

Ooooooo- I can tell you're just aching to start your homemaking and nesting in the US!  ;D

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Re: Kettles in the US?
« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2004, 07:59:41 AM »
Thanks Jenny! :) And yep - I'm hoping to do a bit of online shopping, send it to my mom, and have it waiting for us when we get there! New shiny toys!!!
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Re: Kettles in the US?
« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2004, 11:01:00 PM »
When I was there in April I went to target and got my grandma one. She's totally adicted now. I think it cost about $20. So no worries - we're in luck! I couldnt live without mine now either.
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Re: Kettles in the US?
« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2004, 07:47:11 PM »
I have an electric kettle which I got at Macy's, but I've also purchased them as gifts for people from Target.  I can't be bothered to put a kettle on the stove - the electric kettle is so convenient!

The Bodum stuff is also all available on amazon.com...
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Re: Kettles in the US?
« Reply #13 on: August 26, 2004, 08:04:06 PM »
I'm glad that you can get electric ones in the U.S.  I can't be without one now.

When my DH and I first started dating in the U.S. and he began spending a lot of time at my apartment, I didn't even have the stove top type of kettle.  I just told him to boil the water in a sauce pan for his tea!  :o   Can you imagine?!

He scoffed at my uncivilized ways and bought me a proper whistling stove top kettle!  Although I've now progressed to the electric type, I still have that kettle and could never part with it!
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Re: Kettles in the US?
« Reply #14 on: August 26, 2004, 08:45:54 PM »
Quote from: Kellie8yearsinUK on August 26, 2004, 08:04:06 PM
When my DH and I first started dating in the U.S. and he began spending a lot of time at my apartment, I didn't even have the stove top type of kettle. I just told him to boil the water in a sauce pan for his tea! :o Can you imagine?!

Oh the horror! ;)

When I saw Muriel's Wedding in a UK cinema, when Muriel's Mum puts the cup of hot water in the microwave to make tea the ENTIRE audience gasped!   :)
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