Cookaholics Bulletin Board

Thanks for the info, Carey. I'll have to boil a gallon of water in my Fagor, and see if that is faster than those other two. If not, I'll consider myself lucky. I tested some Cuisinart saucepans I got at a bargain, and they were as fast as AC - otherwise, I was set to send them back! You've proven my fears, about some brands being less efficient. I wonder when CI or CR will test for this, given how many more people are getting induction ranges or cooktops.

I wish more manufacturers would offer combo cooktops...a couple of induction burners and a couple of regular ones. I have too much invested in my copper cookware to give it up, but I also have some cast iron and other pans that would work with induction and would like to use that technology. I had a portable induction cooktop but it blew up, plus I don't have room for one in this kitchen.

I know what you mean, Darcie. I have far too much copper and calphalon cookware to go 100% induction, but it is great to be able to use it in the summer. I just keep the burner (along with my molcajete) on the huge griddle on my commercial range, which I very seldom fire up. In the cold season, it gets put away 'til next year!

Seriously, am I the only one who was waiting on a raucous comment from Wino or Frank based on the subject title?

I thought you would have noticed - we've reformed



But you should see our PMs.............

See, we can still play

Please Wino, my own PMS is enough of a pain without having to deal with yours and Franks, too.

I was too....I have to admit I was fishing for it a bit.

Darcie,

I often say to DH that my ideal if we win the lotto would be to have a combo of gas and induction. At this point I can't see giving up the induction, but a gas burner or two would be perfect to go with it. I do miss toasting tortillas, roasting peppers, and having a bit more oomph for stir fries than I do sometimes.

Awwwww, it's so nice to be loved...

As for me I was sitting back waiting for Tim and Jim to butt heads and for the infamous Jiffy Pop skillet to be drawn into battle once again...

Ah, good times!

Glad we are (mostly) all here! Makes me feel that at least something is right and predictable in the universe, even if it comes in the form of family squabbles.