In article 7>,
Wayne Boatwright > wrote:

> On Sat 22 Nov 2008 11:10:34p, Janet Bostwick told us...
>
> > Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> >> On Sat 22 Nov 2008 08:18:32p, Christine Dabney told us...
> >>
> >>> On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:13:40 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> >>> > wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> I only have an old one, Christine, but it is an electric model.
> >>>> Whatever you choose, I would highly recommend an electric model for
> >>>> its ability to automatically maintain ideal heat level to maintain
> >>>> preferred pressure. No watching or adjusting.
> >>>
> >>> Yeah, but if the electricity goes off, I can't use it..LOL.
> >>>
> >>> At least with the others, I could use it on a gas stove...
> >>>
> >>> Christine
> >>>
> >>
> >> I don't think I'd be tempted to use a pressure cooker in the dark, or
> >> by oil lamp or candle light.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Wayne Boatwright
> > I pressure cooked on a Coleman stove when the power was out. I've been
> > tempted by the electric models, but if the electric gizmo part fails you
> > have a useless pot.
> > Janet
>
> It’s a risk I’ll take. My electric pressure cooker was purchased in 1967
> and still going strong. If my power goes out, you can bet I won’t be
> staying at home, as we have an all-electric home and nothing will be
> operable. I’ll be headed for the nearest motel that has power. I’m sure
> not going to bother cooking on the gas grill or buying a Coleman stove to
> do makeshift cooking. Not worth my time or effort.

But what will you do during Armageddon.... <g>
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