I may be moving into a new building that has only electric kitchen
appliances, no gas ranges or gas supply to the units at all. I really prefer
gas to the electric stoves I've used [although I have not really checked out
the newer electric ranges in terms of heat output or being able to control
the temperature] and I'm wondering whether there are any countertop portable
gas stoves that might be a good solution for when I really want a gas
burner. Preferably powered by cartridges [propane?] that are used for
camping stoves; I don't want to have to lug one of those big propane tanks
around. I've done some looking but have not seen anything that really looks
it work. Most of the ones I've seen look like camping stoves and I would
like something that also looks reasonably nice.

> gas stoves that might be a good solution for when I really want a gas
> burner. Preferably powered by cartridges [propane?] that are used for
> camping stoves; I don't want to have to lug one of those big propane tanks
> around. I've done some looking but have not seen anything that really
looks
> it work. Most of the ones I've seen look like camping stoves and I would
> like something that also looks reasonably nice.

Is this the kind you are looking for?

http://www.brightspark.info/shop.asp?rn=10

I have the 2003 model with a 3.5kw output and very controllable. Look around
a bit first as there are a few which look very similar but are not very good
from what I hear. It runs on small cans of butane or propane. You should be
able to get about an hour of cooking from a can on a fairly low heat.

The link above is to the distributor's site, so they may be able to give you
an international supplier.

John

> I may be moving into a new building that has only electric kitchen
> appliances, no gas ranges or gas supply to the units at all. I really
prefer
> gas to the electric stoves I've used [although I have not really checked
out
> the newer electric ranges in terms of heat output or being able to control
> the temperature] and I'm wondering whether there are any countertop
portable
> gas stoves that might be a good solution for when I really want a gas
> burner. Preferably powered by cartridges [propane?] that are used for
> camping stoves; I don't want to have to lug one of those big propane tanks
> around. I've done some looking but have not seen anything that really
looks
> it work. Most of the ones I've seen look like camping stoves and I would
> like something that also looks reasonably nice.


I've found the one from Chef Master works very well, I first learned about
it from a very well thought-of restaurant here in Seattle, Matt's in the
Market. They actually do all of their cooking on these since the place is so
small.

You can probably pick one up from a restaurant supply store in your area.
BTW, the butane cartridges aren't terribly expensive.

Hasta,
Curtis

http://www.chef-master.com/Gas%20Stoves.htm

"Curt Nelson" > wrote in message
...
> > I may be moving into a new building that has only electric kitchen
> > appliances, no gas ranges or gas supply to the units at all. I really
> prefer
> > gas to the electric stoves I've used [although I have not really checked
> out
> > the newer electric ranges in terms of heat output or being able to
control
> > the temperature] and I'm wondering whether there are any countertop
> portable
> > gas stoves that might be a good solution for when I really want a gas
> > burner. Preferably powered by cartridges [propane?] that are used for
> > camping stoves; I don't want to have to lug one of those big propane
tanks
> > around. I've done some looking but have not seen anything that really
> looks
> > it work. Most of the ones I've seen look like camping stoves and I would
> > like something that also looks reasonably nice.
>
>
> I've found the one from Chef Master works very well, I first learned about
> it from a very well thought-of restaurant here in Seattle, Matt's in the
> Market. They actually do all of their cooking on these since the place is
so
> small.
>
> You can probably pick one up from a restaurant supply store in your area.
> BTW, the butane cartridges aren't terribly expensive.
>
> Hasta,
> Curtis
>
> http://www.chef-master.com/Gas%20Stoves.htm
>
>

thanks a lot, this looks like it could be what I had in mind.

A good propane grill can do wonders, much better then a Coleman stove at
home. I've cooked all sorts of things on mine, everything from scrambled
eggs, to stews, to the more classical stuff.

Sid


"Harry Haller" > wrote in message
news:kI5Jb.95507$VB2.218230@attbi_s51...
> I may be moving into a new building that has only electric kitchen
> appliances, no gas ranges or gas supply to the units at all. I really
prefer
> gas to the electric stoves I've used [although I have not really checked
out
> the newer electric ranges in terms of heat output or being able to control
> the temperature] and I'm wondering whether there are any countertop
portable
> gas stoves that might be a good solution for when I really want a gas
> burner. Preferably powered by cartridges [propane?] that are used for
> camping stoves; I don't want to have to lug one of those big propane tanks
> around. I've done some looking but have not seen anything that really
looks
> it work. Most of the ones I've seen look like camping stoves and I would
> like something that also looks reasonably nice.
>
>
>
>
>
>

In article <HVfJb.99138$pY.72306@fed1read04>, "Sidney"
> wrote:

> A good propane grill can do wonders, much better then a Coleman stove at
> home. I've cooked all sorts of things on mine, everything from scrambled
> eggs, to stews, to the more classical stuff.
>
> Sid
>
>
> "Harry Haller" > wrote in message
> news:kI5Jb.95507$VB2.218230@attbi_s51...
> > I may be moving into a new building that has only electric kitchen
> > appliances, no gas ranges or gas supply to the units at all. I really
> prefer
> > gas to the electric stoves I've used [although I have not really checked
> out
> > the newer electric ranges in terms of heat output or being able to control
> > the temperature] and I'm wondering whether there are any countertop
> portable
> > gas stoves that might be a good solution for when I really want a gas
> > burner. Preferably powered by cartridges [propane?] that are used for
> > camping stoves; I don't want to have to lug one of those big propane tanks
> > around. I've done some looking but have not seen anything that really
> looks
> > it work. Most of the ones I've seen look like camping stoves and I would
> > like something that also looks reasonably nice.
> >
> >
> >

I've used one for years only to bring to the table to cook a dessert or to
flame something at the table. The best place to buy a small portable non
camping type propane burner is at an Asian market. I don't know where you
live but if there is an Asian community nearby...it's the place to go. If
you want the manufacturer, Email me At and I'll send you
the name.

--
Life is like a roll of toilet paper
the closer you get to the end...
the faster it goes..

Bob Gottlieb