For the record, after being in Moldova for 1 year we have become accustomed to the random and unusual “Did-that-really-just-happen-situations??”. However, this week our dearest Moldova took our level of disbelief to an entirely new level.
THE GLASS FRONT TO OUR OVEN SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED
(Best part- the oven was not even turned on…)
So, we are faced with a few minor technicalities
1. How in the world are we going to explain this to our landlord?
2. We won’t be making delicious scones with the ripe cherries or chive & cheddar biscuits anytime soon….
The day arrived for the Land Lady to grace us with her presence from the village…and I stress again…How do two Americans Explain to a Moldovan that the glass simply broke into a million little fractured pieces that I still step on a week later….Well, turns out, it was easier than we ever imagined. We told her about the situation, had pictures already pulled up on the laptop…and her response, “Oh, I don’t know. That’s normal”. Then she continued on discussing the bills. the mere 300 lei in bills that we accumulated for 1 month (which is nothing in relevance to USD).
Since we were baffled by this entire occurrence, there was some Google research was in order. Our main goal was to find out: “Are exploding glass ovens normal?” Evidentially the answer is…YES! *Note, Moldovans rarely fabricate, so when the Land Lady said it was ‘Normal’ she wasn’t kidding.
the glass in oven doors is shattering without warning and it’s happening with alarming frequency
http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/target-11-investigates-exploding-oven-glass/nWGYX/
Come to find out this is so common that Google finished the search for me before I could even type in “exploding”. This occurrence should almost come with a disclaimer printed on the front of the oven stating: “WARNING: This device will explode at anytime with no warning simply because it can. Please always wear safety goggles and long pants within 5 feet of the oven at all times”
…..Now, our next big dilemma- Do we attempt to use the oven again? Seriously, no baking for another 13 months sounds tragic….as well as a sure boredom to our food blog.
Suggestions welcomed!!!
Sfecla & Spice 