On Tue, 05 Aug 2014 09:16:05 -0400, S Viemeister
> wrote:

> On 8/4/2014 8:25 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> > On 8/4/2014 6:28 PM, S Viemeister wrote:
> >> On 8/4/2014 7:16 PM, sf wrote:
> >>> Of course, another option would be to buy a stand alone electric
> >>> burner or induction unit for long simmers.
> >> Yes - an induction burner and a decent induction-compatible pot.
> > I was awake in the middle of the night the other day and almost ordered
> > one of those induction cookers.
> > Are they really as useful as the infomercial touts them?
> >
> Yes.
> We bought one to use while redoing bits of he kitchen (something we
> haven't yet done..), but really, really like it.
> Fast response - at least as fast as gas, and much faster than any
> electric burner I've used; easy to use, plug in anywhere, pan handles
> never get hot, built-in timer, turns off if it detects an empty pan, or
> if pan is lifted from burner.
> Himself prefers it to our gas cooker.

I have been SO tempted buy one. We have a downstairs family room
(flanked by two patios) with a semi-kitchen area that has an
undercounter refrigerator, sink with garbage disposal, full sized
dishwasher, and a place for a microwave or large toaster oven - but no
stove or cooktop - so a portable induction burner would be
appropriate. Then I look at the wattage and how the price climbs as
the wattage goes up. 1500, 1600, 1800W - do they go any higher? I
don't even know how I'd use it yet, so I am having a hard time
deciding which wattage would be best for me. There's no point in
buying a Cadillac when a Pinto will do.


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