merryb wrote:
> As I read yall's postings, pressure cookers keep coming up in the
> topics. I have never used one- when I was younger, I remember hearing
> about how they can explode. Is that something of concern, or is that
> just the older ones, or what? It sounds like many of you use them, and
> I would like to hear what you have to say. Thanks!

I love my pressure cookers. I have a 4 and 6 qt one. My Grandmother
and Mother used them all the time and never had a problem. They save
lots of energy and are fairly simple. Presto is the brand my family
has always used. They come with very good recipe books.

New ones are not very expensive. I can buy replacement safety valves
and gaskets for mine at local hardware store. Give them a try you
will not be sorry.