"D.Currie" wrote:

> I've never owned an electric skillet, and neither did my mother. No one I've
> ever cooked with has had one. The only one I've seen in action lately was an
> ancient model in the home of someone who doesn't like to use her stove or
> oven.
>
> But now, a couple of people have told me how indispensable the electric
> skillet it. Perfect for poaching fish. Even, easily adjustable temperature.
> Great for pancakes, burgers, meatballs....Best thing ever... blah, blah,
> blah.
>
> Not having ever owned or used one, I guess I don't know what I'm missing. I
> mean, I have a stove and oven and pots and pans that get a lot of use. Is
> there something the electric skillet is particularly suited for that I can't
> do as well on the stove or in the oven? Is it worth having one, or is it a
> waste of space?

I had one. I rarely used it. I decided that it was a waste of space so I got rid
of it. I have not missed it.