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Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur) > Records

Milk Watcher

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Overview

Small round metal disk with fluted sides.

Other names could include: Milk Saver, Pot Watcher, Pot Minder, Milk Guard,

Historical information

Used by Maud King in Darkan when boiling milk for custard, morning cereals or hot drinks

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Registration number

cwa-org-50-24.033

Item type

Household Items

Material

Width

8 cm

Height or length

1 cm

Contextual Information

The milk guard is a cooking utensil placed at the bottom of a pot to prevent the foaming over of liquids. Small bubbles of steam are collected in one large bubble. Vapour trapped under the disc causes the notced edge to raise up and make a rattling sound as it rises and falls.

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