Smile FM Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

The nostalgia of Verimark and inherited kitchenware

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Remember the days when you would catch Chef Keith and Isabel Jones trying to sell you a non-stick pan, magical mop, or knife that could cut a hosepipe? We took a trip down memory lane remembering some of the infomercials. We also heard from some who reminded us that they just don't make kitchenware like they used to.
16 Jan 2025 2AM English South Africa News

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