tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6418358680523005996.post701673169142947444..comments2023-10-20T11:34:03.492+02:00Comments on Skippetty Street: Gas vs. Induction CookingSkippettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01150011417758604923noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6418358680523005996.post-57505151968817739752011-05-22T12:07:35.186+02:002011-05-22T12:07:35.186+02:00well, since you want to try those fab recipes you ...well, since you want to try those fab recipes you learned in Mysore, they are going to work in a traditional gas range, not an induction one. i think these induction babies are s l o o o w. so go for the gas ones. i don't think it's you that has to lug the gas tanks. <br />hugs<br />ArturoArturohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10971352220152467379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6418358680523005996.post-84226877717174599912011-05-21T08:29:19.950+02:002011-05-21T08:29:19.950+02:00Oh no I'm late to the party! FWIW, my in-laws ...Oh no I'm late to the party! FWIW, my in-laws have been using induction for...what seems like forever, and haven't heard any complaints from them. I guess the easy-to-clean bit is a big plus for my MIL ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6418358680523005996.post-75509658609700001812011-05-20T17:23:03.794+02:002011-05-20T17:23:03.794+02:00I've never done any research regarding sustain...I've never done any research regarding sustainability or efficiency or the health effects but I have much hands-on experience on both gas and induction heat. <br /><br />The induction stove tops are very nice to clean but that is the only thing I liked about it. I didn't like the uneven heating. I guess it just depends on what you'll be using it for... Boiling water?? Great choice! Any gourmet cooking... not so great. The heat seemed to rev up and down and never stay consistently on. I never had so many issues with burning food before!Jen Stevensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11516177195378097479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6418358680523005996.post-51355076390606367172011-05-19T23:30:17.658+02:002011-05-19T23:30:17.658+02:00Susie - great advice! This really resonates me. Di...Susie - great advice! This really resonates me. Didn't realize it till you mentioned it. So thank you! :)<br /><br />Eco - HAHA! I love that you're married to an appliance nerd. Interesting you say gas is more sustainable coz all the positive selling points of induction say it's "energy efficient" since it only heats up the pan and nothing else around it. But you're right. At the end of the day when you look at where the power source comes from... <br /><br />Sonya - well... my sister's professional chef friend is all about induction. and he loves food and cooking. and is also an appliance nerd. so i suppose it comes down to personal preference. I think I have decided, ladies and gents... <br /><br />Gas on glass it is for me. Putting in the order now. Here goes nothing!! ;)Skippettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150011417758604923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6418358680523005996.post-4585977350506380792011-05-19T18:51:14.393+02:002011-05-19T18:51:14.393+02:00If you really love to cook, gas is the way to go.If you really love to cook, gas is the way to go.LI Ashtanginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03735388528723858816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6418358680523005996.post-48661415590184339842011-05-19T02:27:09.307+02:002011-05-19T02:27:09.307+02:00Eric Ripert is friggin awesome. ahem (cooking show...Eric Ripert is friggin awesome. ahem (cooking show nerd here!)<br /><br />Andrew (hubby) is an appliance nerd- and his answer to your question was: gas stoves are awesome to cook on, but induction stoves are more gadgety.<br /><br />Which of course he thinks is awesome.<br /><br />My choice though? Gas. All the way. They're more sustainable that coal-powered induction :) (AND just much more KICK ASS) :)Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6418358680523005996.post-38571432037018063172011-05-19T01:23:33.888+02:002011-05-19T01:23:33.888+02:00I've never even contemplated induction - too e...I've never even contemplated induction - too expensive! If I were you, I'd stick with gas (never even consider electric!) and wait for the next time you move - maybe there'll be more reliable info by that time! :)susiegbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676716409243787432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6418358680523005996.post-3199212374352929722011-05-19T00:10:31.355+02:002011-05-19T00:10:31.355+02:00And to SF: I dunno man... I'm still leaning to...And to SF: I dunno man... I'm still leaning towards gas at the moment although I really, really, really want to want induction for all the other pluses it has going for it. It's just that big, giant WHAT IF... since not much research has been done on long-term health effects, if any. And I know it'll just keep bugging me at the back of my mind coz I'm a worry-wart like that. Grr.Skippettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150011417758604923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6418358680523005996.post-91679905159057101292011-05-19T00:02:55.313+02:002011-05-19T00:02:55.313+02:00hahaha! classic! nope, i'd have to buy pots an...hahaha! classic! nope, i'd have to buy pots and pans anyway and want stainless steel or cast iron anyway, which are induction-friendly.<br /><br />i'm getting lots of comments off-blog to stick to gas! and of the numerous links i found, this is a pretty good (but long) one that makes me think "OK, maybe not": http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/appl/msg121411212234.html<br /><br />And this one makes me think "OK, maybe i'm being paranoid": http://theinductionsite.com/radiation.shtml<br /><br />Oh, and Sereflavour emailed me this: <br />I'm sending you this because blogger won't let me post!<br /><br />Your sister is right. And isn't Eric R.hot? I got an induction stove for my cabin/shack in Maine and now I'm furious that I don't live there. I use "pioneer woman" style cast iron pots that I find on yard sales and ebay. Le Creuset and stainless steel work too. Just be careful not to slide & scratch. Energy efficient and FAST. I never owned a microwave because they suck at food preparation. Induction gives uniform, consistent heat distribution and that's why chefs love 'em. I wil ltry to control my enthusiasm for the rest of the renovation project. Nice shoes by the way.<br /><br />SereneflavorSkippettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150011417758604923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6418358680523005996.post-81510511717323509732011-05-18T19:38:24.276+02:002011-05-18T19:38:24.276+02:00Will you have to buy a new set of saucepans to use...Will you have to buy a new set of saucepans to use with the induction hob? A friend of mine repeatedly called her Landlord to say her hob didn't work. The Maintenance guy came out with a Pan ( correct type) and it worked every time, nobody told her you need special pans!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com