Montana Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 gas > * + Corning or Anchor glassware = easy and microwave-able, too. Except for the skillets, then it's all cast iron, baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Corningware is pretty pimp. I can boil water in a bowl in the microwave and still touch the parts of the bowl above the water level without burning myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 gas > * +100 "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I used to think the same way you did about gas. If you get a chance, try the induction, it's really better by a large margin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxx Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I gotta see this in person. I'm not saying I dont believe it & I'm all for trying new things. I just need to actually see things for myself. "Barack Obama, mothaf#%@a! Barack Obama! I'm the president...of hittin' the ass!" -this is not a political view it's merely a quote from a hilarious tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 As already pointed out, with induction you can only use a magenetic metal pan. Does this mean the teflon I love oh so much won't work? Can you have a SS pan with a teflon coating and it will work? I can't stand food stickin' to muh shizzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I used to think the same way you did about gas. If you get a chance, try the induction, it's really better by a large margin i second. induction FTW !! most cast-iron cookware is naturally "non-stick" so with the induction range, this would work well. not sure about the teflon coated pieces though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 As already pointed out, with induction you can only use a magenetic metal pan. Does this mean the teflon I love oh so much won't work? Can you have a SS pan with a teflon coating and it will work? I can't stand food stickin' to muh shizzle. IIRC, you can use all All-Clad pans for induction. They make non-stick ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 ic. k thx, bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 don't get defensive The non-stick pans have a teflon coating, they aren't made of teflon Not to mention, they are pretty dangerous to use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxx Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 yeah teflon aint exactly great "Barack Obama, mothaf#%@a! Barack Obama! I'm the president...of hittin' the ass!" -this is not a political view it's merely a quote from a hilarious tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Gas > Induction > Electric I've used all 3 and for serious cooks, Gas trumps all. ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hot Teflon releases fumes that kill pet birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 FWIW, Circulon has a coated ("guaranteed toughest" non-stick coating) induction-compatible 10-piece basic set for $300. Tempting. As for teflon - I used to hate it because of it's fragility. But I now have 3 Calphalon teflon (can't remember the name of the line) that I'm now using for most sauteing, etc. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G35C_WRX_MX5_MR2 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Gas > Induction > Electric I've used all 3 and for serious cooks, Gas trumps all. +1 But if you get induction you can't beat All-Clad for pots/pans. You can usually find the starter packages for about $400 but the nicer large pots can cost $250 and up each with lids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Gas > Induction > Electric I've used all 3 and for serious cooks, Gas trumps all. Interesting position, but I completely disagree. Just curious, but what induction did you use and why do you think gas is better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 +1 But if you get induction you can't beat All-Clad for pots/pans. You can usually find the starter packages for about $400 but the nicer large pots can cost $250 and up each with lids. All-clad works well regardless of gas or induction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 BTW, not only is this my opinion, but I know people at Gourmet magazine test kitchen who share the same view towards Induction, but what do they know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Just curious, but what induction did you use and why do you think gas is better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Interesting position, but I completely disagree. Just curious, but what induction did you use and why do you think gas is better? I like induction but: You can't char/toast peppers Wok cooking is a pain You can't cook when the power is out I can't use any of my good copper pots/pans "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I can't argue on the charring peppers thing.. As for woks, that's true with all gas burners as well, unless you have one that allows the wok to actually sit in a ring. True about the power, though not sure how often this is going to be an issue I'll definitely give you that about the copper pans. That is one thing that does kind of suck. That being said, I'd still get Induction for my next cooktop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxx Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 True about the power, though not sure how often this is going to be an issue you'd be amazed how often the power goes out when you're outside the city. I swear when I lived in queens we NEVER lost power. Then when I moved to the burbs it happened like once every 2 months. Sometimes I come home from work & everything's flashing 12:00. Doesn't matter the weather either. I could be a nice sunny day & that'll still happen sometimes. "Barack Obama, mothaf#%@a! Barack Obama! I'm the president...of hittin' the ass!" -this is not a political view it's merely a quote from a hilarious tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Is there a secret underground government facility in your neighborhood? EMFs can be a bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 I like induction but: You can't char/toast peppers Why not? Lightly oil pan, get hot, insert peppers? Wok cooking is a pain Compared to a conventional electric cooktop? BTW, our current cooktop is an old GE with metal disk heating elements on a glass surface, not the newer, less efficient (?) all-ceramic types. You can't cook when the power is out True - the irony here being that this all started with the intent to convert the main fireplace to propane, then figuring we might as well run it to the kitchen, then forgetting all about th firplace since we have so much wood anyway.... I can't use any of my good copper pots/pans or the Calphalon I'm accustomed to. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Is there a secret underground government facility in your neighborhood? EMFs can be a bitch. Actually, it's the EMF from the cooktop that's my main concern. Not much in the way of studies out there. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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