Does anyone know of a newsgroup that talks about Aga-type range cookery?
Thanks
Annie

sf wrote:

> In her previous life, I think Blacksalt was "this far" away
> from buying one. She might be able to clue you in. Yes,
> it's gas. but it's fancy gas... http://www.aga-kitchen.com/
>
I did come close to it, as I live in a wet climate rather like England,
where no AC is ever needed.
A local place let me try it out, making curries and bread, and it did
very well. If one lives in an Englandish climate (or Scots), and is
going to stay put and cook alot, esp. for large family or lots of
entertaining, I think them a lovely idea. I planned on shutting it off
for the two months a year one can wear shorts in the afternoon.
Google it, under groups, to get all kinds of comments, mostly from
people who haven't ever owned one and think them outrageous.
blacksalt

Alan, wrote:
>
> On Sun, 5 Dec 2004 18:35:21 -0000, "GrAnnie"
> > wrote:
>
> >Does anyone know of a newsgroup that talks about Aga-type range cookery?
> >Thanks
> >Annie
> >
> Is there anything different between an Aga cooker and what
> we know (in the USA) as a gas stove?
>
> Other than the fact that Agas are sold in the UK?

And in the US?

nancy

Alan, wrote:
>
> On Sun, 5 Dec 2004 18:35:21 -0000, "GrAnnie"
> > wrote:
>
> >Does anyone know of a newsgroup that talks about Aga-type range cookery?
> >Thanks
> >Annie
> >
> Is there anything different between an Aga cooker and what
> we know (in the USA) as a gas stove?
>
> Other than the fact that Agas are sold in the UK?

And in the US?

nancy

On Sun, 05 Dec 2004 15:13:30 -0600, Alan
wrote:

> On Sun, 5 Dec 2004 18:35:21 -0000, "GrAnnie"
> > wrote:
>
> >Does anyone know of a newsgroup that talks about Aga-type range cookery?
> >Thanks
> >Annie
> >
> Is there anything different between an Aga cooker and what
> we know (in the USA) as a gas stove?
>
> Other than the fact that Agas are sold in the UK?
>
In her previous life, I think Blacksalt was "this far" away
from buying one. She might be able to clue you in. Yes,
it's gas. but it's fancy gas... http://www.aga-kitchen.com/


sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Sun, 05 Dec 2004 15:13:30 -0600, Alan
wrote:

> On Sun, 5 Dec 2004 18:35:21 -0000, "GrAnnie"
> > wrote:
>
> >Does anyone know of a newsgroup that talks about Aga-type range cookery?
> >Thanks
> >Annie
> >
> Is there anything different between an Aga cooker and what
> we know (in the USA) as a gas stove?
>
> Other than the fact that Agas are sold in the UK?
>
In her previous life, I think Blacksalt was "this far" away
from buying one. She might be able to clue you in. Yes,
it's gas. but it's fancy gas... http://www.aga-kitchen.com/


sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

GrAnnie > wrote:

> Does anyone know of a newsgroup that talks about Aga-type range cookery?

<news:rec.food.equipment>. This one occasionally does, too.

Victor

GrAnnie > wrote:

> Does anyone know of a newsgroup that talks about Aga-type range cookery?

<news:rec.food.equipment>. This one occasionally does, too.

Victor

<Alan> wrote:

> Is there anything different between an Aga cooker and what
> we know (in the USA) as a gas stove?

A world of difference, for they have a different premise. First of all,
an AGA cooker can be solid-fuel- (coal) fired. Second, it is always on
and is used for heating, as well as for cooking. Third, it can have
either two or four ovens. Fourth, it cooks with radiant heat and is
good for slowly-cooked food, but not for searing and such (though there
are now models that can do that, too.). Etc.

Victor

<Alan> wrote:

> Is there anything different between an Aga cooker and what
> we know (in the USA) as a gas stove?

A world of difference, for they have a different premise. First of all,
an AGA cooker can be solid-fuel- (coal) fired. Second, it is always on
and is used for heating, as well as for cooking. Third, it can have
either two or four ovens. Fourth, it cooks with radiant heat and is
good for slowly-cooked food, but not for searing and such (though there
are now models that can do that, too.). Etc.

Victor

<Alan> wrote:

> Is there anything different between an Aga cooker and what
> we know (in the USA) as a gas stove?

A world of difference, for they have a different premise. First of all,
an AGA cooker can be solid-fuel- (coal) fired. Second, it is always on
and is used for heating, as well as for cooking. Third, it can have
either two or four ovens. Fourth, it cooks with radiant heat and is
good for slowly-cooked food, but not for searing and such (though there
are now models that can do that, too.). Etc.

Victor

Alan, wrote:
>
> On Sun, 5 Dec 2004 18:35:21 -0000, "GrAnnie"
> > wrote:
>
> >Does anyone know of a newsgroup that talks about Aga-type range cookery?
> >Thanks
> >Annie
> >
> Is there anything different between an Aga cooker and what
> we know (in the USA) as a gas stove?
>
> Other than the fact that Agas are sold in the UK?
>
> Alan Moorman
>

Aga cookers are sold worldwide. They come with several fuel options such
as propane, kerosene or electricity as well as natural gas. Older UK
models used to burn coal and wood. Might still be available in some
countries.

Agas come with options for the number of ovens and a tank to heat water.
They also weigh in excess of 500 kilos.

On Sun, 05 Dec 2004 17:00:44 -0700, Arri London
> wrote:

> Agas come with options for the number of ovens and a tank to heat water.
> They also weigh in excess of 500 kilos.

They are always "on" and radiating heat too. Correct?

sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

kalanamak > wrote in :

> sf wrote:
>
>> In her previous life, I think Blacksalt was "this far" away
>> from buying one. She might be able to clue you in. Yes, it's gas.
>> but it's fancy gas... http://www.aga-kitchen.com/
>>
> I did come close to it, as I live in a wet climate rather like England,
> where no AC is ever needed.
> A local place let me try it out, making curries and bread, and it did
> very well. If one lives in an Englandish climate (or Scots), and is
> going to stay put and cook alot, esp. for large family or lots of
> entertaining, I think them a lovely idea. I planned on shutting it off
> for the two months a year one can wear shorts in the afternoon.
> Google it, under groups, to get all kinds of comments, mostly from
> people who haven't ever owned one and think them outrageous.
> blacksalt

I would really love to own one, but I'd probably burn to a crisp in my
Arizona kitchen. Either that, or I'd need a separate central a/c for the
kitchen alone.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

sf > wrote in news:n7f7r0hunt3hk3bic898s7kcabihccbgqf@
4ax.com:

> On Sun, 05 Dec 2004 17:00:44 -0700, Arri London
> > wrote:
>
>> Agas come with options for the number of ovens and a tank to heat water.
>> They also weigh in excess of 500 kilos.
>
> They are always "on" and radiating heat too. Correct?

Yes, all of the traditional models work that way. There are new models that
have controls like most traditional ranges.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

sf > wrote in news:n7f7r0hunt3hk3bic898s7kcabihccbgqf@
4ax.com:

> On Sun, 05 Dec 2004 17:00:44 -0700, Arri London
> > wrote:
>
>> Agas come with options for the number of ovens and a tank to heat water.
>> They also weigh in excess of 500 kilos.
>
> They are always "on" and radiating heat too. Correct?

Yes, all of the traditional models work that way. There are new models that
have controls like most traditional ranges.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

> There are new models that have controls like most traditional ranges.
>
>Wayne in Phoenix

I didn't think stoves were legal in Phoenix, don't yoose have to cook a flat
rock out in the sun?


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"GrAnnie" > wrote:

>Does anyone know of a newsgroup that talks about Aga-type range cookery?
>Thanks
>Annie
>

Some friends of ours who don't have an Internet connection were
thinking of buying an AGA and asked me to do a bit of research.

Here's a review on the AGA Six-Four range from the 2003 Kitchen & Bath
Show.

2003 Kitchen & Bath Show Introductions
AGA Shows Competitive Game With a Dual Fuel Six-Four Series
For those who haven't been paying attention, AGA is slowly executing a
strategy which shows their ambitions are not limited by their
technological legacy. The new 39-3/8" 6-4 features 4 independently
controlled electric ovens and 6 non-AGA type gas burners powered
either by natural gas or propane. Includes 20.5K BTU wok double burner
with a simmer setting of 0.650K BTU, and (1) 17K BTU, (2) 11K BTU, and
(2) 6.5K BTU burners. "The Six-Four is designed to appeal to the
audience that aspires to own an AGA for its design and construction,
but who prefer to cook using more traditional methods". Including
none of AGA's legacy technology, and from a company with no reputation
for traditional appliances, this unit, at an MSRP of $7000 is not
targeted at enthusiasts but at braggarts who are likely overwhelmed
making Campbell Soup.

Wow. 7 Grand!!

Ross

In rec.food.cooking, Alan wrote:

> Is there anything different between an Aga cooker and what
> we know (in the USA) as a gas stove?

Here's some differences:

1. On many Aga models, you can't turn the damn thing off, even when
its 90 degrees outside, so you need to install Heavy Duty air
conditioning in your kitchen, and run it all year long.

2. On many models, you can't adjust the temperature.

3. They cost as much as the rest of your kitchen appliance put
together.

4. They come in pretty colors.

--
In the councils of government, we must guard against the
acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought,
by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the
disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.
-- Dwight David Eisenhower

<EskWIRED wrote ..
> In rec.food.cooking, Alan wrote:
>
>> Is there anything different between an Aga cooker and what
>> we know (in the USA) as a gas stove?
>
> Here's some differences:
>
> 1. On many Aga models, you can't turn the damn thing off, even when
> its 90 degrees outside, so you need to install Heavy Duty air
> conditioning in your kitchen, and run it all year long.
>
> 2. On many models, you can't adjust the temperature.
>
> 3. They cost as much as the rest of your kitchen appliance put
> together.
>
> 4. They come in pretty colors.
>

5. You will have to have your kitchen floor rebuilt to support the weight.

In rec.food.cooking, Ross Reid > wrote:

> Wow. 7 Grand!!

I had no idea they made them so cheap these days. That's a lot less than
some other models.

--
In the councils of government, we must guard against the
acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought,
by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the
disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.
-- Dwight David Eisenhower

sf wrote:
>
> On Sun, 05 Dec 2004 17:00:44 -0700, Arri London
> > wrote:
>
> > Agas come with options for the number of ovens and a tank to heat water.
> > They also weigh in excess of 500 kilos.
>
> They are always "on" and radiating heat too. Correct?
>
>

Yes... very nice in the depths of a rural Somerset (UK) winter. Probably
not as nice in a hot climate, but maybe AGA don't sell many to tropical
countries.
They are indestructible however!

Ed Grabau and Pam Jacoby wrote:
>
> <EskWIRED wrote ..
> > In rec.food.cooking, Alan wrote:
> >
> >> Is there anything different between an Aga cooker and what
> >> we know (in the USA) as a gas stove?
> >
> > Here's some differences:
> >
> > 1. On many Aga models, you can't turn the damn thing off, even when
> > its 90 degrees outside, so you need to install Heavy Duty air
> > conditioning in your kitchen, and run it all year long.
> >
> > 2. On many models, you can't adjust the temperature.
> >
> > 3. They cost as much as the rest of your kitchen appliance put
> > together.
> >
> > 4. They come in pretty colors.
> >
>
> 5. You will have to have your kitchen floor rebuilt to support the weight.

LOL yes! Not for modern cardboard box suburban houses!

On 06 Dec 2004 03:02:07 GMT, (PENMART01)
wrote:

> I didn't think stoves were legal in Phoenix, don't yoose have to cook a flat
> rock out in the sun?

Although it's not manditory, they can do it when the power
goes out.

sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 17:41:53 -0700, Arri London
> wrote:

> Yes... very nice in the depths of a rural Somerset (UK) winter. Probably
> not as nice in a hot climate, but maybe AGA don't sell many to tropical
> countries.

I live on the foggy side of San Francisco (English type
climate) and I can't imagine having one. Way too HOT!


sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

Arri London > wrote:

>
>
>sf wrote:
>>
>> On Sun, 05 Dec 2004 17:00:44 -0700, Arri London
>> > wrote:
>>
>> > Agas come with options for the number of ovens and a tank to heat water.
>> > They also weigh in excess of 500 kilos.
>>
>> They are always "on" and radiating heat too. Correct?
>>
>>
>
>Yes... very nice in the depths of a rural Somerset (UK) winter. Probably
>not as nice in a hot climate, but maybe AGA don't sell many to tropical
>countries.
>They are indestructible however!

I've also heard that AGA installers are an elite group that have been
specially bred for the job.

Ross.

sf wrote:
>
> On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 17:41:53 -0700, Arri London
> > wrote:
>
> > Yes... very nice in the depths of a rural Somerset (UK) winter. Probably
> > not as nice in a hot climate, but maybe AGA don't sell many to tropical
> > countries.
>
> I live on the foggy side of San Francisco (English type
> climate) and I can't imagine having one. Way too HOT!
>
> sf


Probably not, although I remember SF as being considerably warmer most
of the year than much of the UK. If you don't need air conditioning
during the majority of the summer then an Aga should be fine. They can
be regulated to some extent. The newer gas and electric versions don't
need to be on all the time.
Remember that in the past, in San Francisco, solid fuel kitchen ranges
were kept burning all year round. Opening a window would have sufficed
for cooling.

On Tue, 07 Dec 2004 17:36:00 -0700, Arri London
> wrote:

> If you don't need air conditioning
> during the majority of the summer then an Aga should be fine.

LOL! Air conditioning is the furthest thing from my mind
during the summer. TURN UP THE HEAT!


sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

sf wrote:
>
> On Tue, 07 Dec 2004 17:36:00 -0700, Arri London
> > wrote:
>
> > If you don't need air conditioning
> > during the majority of the summer then an Aga should be fine.
>
> LOL! Air conditioning is the furthest thing from my mind
> during the summer. TURN UP THE HEAT!
>
> sf
>
Then reinforce your floor, sell the children and get that AGA!