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Induction Cooker Warning

KitchenBoy — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:38:55 +0000

Recently, we have been answering many questions concerning induction cooktops. While induction cookers are very efficient and reliable, not all metal products will work with them. Why? As I discussed in my article on heat sources, magnetic contact with iron or steel cookware is needed. This applies to any stovetop cooking implement, including teakettles and [...]

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Induction Infarction

KitchenBoy — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:24:41 +0000

On Memorial Day, I was involved in an accidental science experiment. I was attempting to fry some homemade French Fries to go along with the BBQ ribs we were having for dinner. To minimize the odors and mess, I intended to fry the potatoes outside. I borrowed a portable induction cooktop from the shop and [...]

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Let’s Talk Heat Sources! – Come on Please!

KitchenBoy — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:02:14 +0000

In light of the cookware article I posted recently, some questions have come up regarding heat sources. Repeatedly, I referenced induction cooktops and many are unfamiliar with the system. Everyone understands the most basic heat source….FIRE!. Humans have been using it for thousands of years. And of course, the first methods were most likely roasting [...]

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3 Things You need to know about How to buy cookware!

KitchenBoy — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:14:05 +0000

Who-ware, what-ware, why-ware cookware!?! Copper, Aluminum, stainless steel, oh my! Which way do I go, which way do I go? Cookware is a very confusing issue and isn’t made easier by the lords of retail. In spite of what you hear in advertisements, a knowledgeable customer isn’t a good customer. On the contrary, a confused [...]

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