Induction Cooking

Natural gas?? You may be talking about cooking at home and not in an RV?

No RV yet. Still cooking and freezing for tent camping and home. When I get to the camp-site it's the Weber, Coleman white gas stove, and/or firepit. Not looking forward to cooking within the soon to come RV.

Us out West wrote:

NYCgrrl wrote:


When I've no need for my existing pots and induction has improved past it's current stage, I'll consider a re-investment in kitchenware. Interim, I'll read threads on induction looking for a valid to me reason to change.

We love our NuWave...it can do many things for when you have to cook inside. Sure has opened up more storage in our rig for other things as we have removed a number of pots and pans that we don't use anymore.

Do you have a blog?
Maybe one that specialises in international cookery?
Copper skillet?! Hubba hubba:B

NYCgrrl wrote:


When I've no need for my existing pots and induction has improved past it's current stage, I'll consider a re-investment in kitchenware. Interim, I'll read threads on induction looking for a valid to me reason to change.

We love our NuWave...it can do many things for when you have to cook inside. Sure has opened up more storage in our rig for other things as we have removed a number of pots and pans that we don't use anymore.

Natural gas?? You may be talking about cooking at home and not in an RV?

Us out West wrote:
Think Induction cooking technology has greatly changed since Julia's experience...when was that by the way?

She passed in 2004 and didn't get to use or see what's available now.

She moved back to her home state somewhere between the mid and late 90's. I'd have to google when her hubby, Paul, died to say with more certainty. Some people follow movie stars rabidly; fer me it's cooking people,LOL.

The only change I'm aware of is the appliances have become less expensive which is certainly a plus.

I DO know that it's a faster type of cooking than many other forms but I'm used to cooking w/ natural gas and just don't see a worthy reason to change. No problem w/ those who advocate it..just not needed for me to re-invent the wheel for minimal return. You should keep in mind that I live in an area with some of the highest electricity costs in the country. As did Julia;).

Think Induction cooking technology has greatly changed since Julia's experience...when was that by the way?

She passed in 2004 and didn't get to use or see what's available now.

Go Dogs wrote:

magnusfide wrote:
Sez Hoo:
You'll have to spend for both a new set of cookware and the induction top which will cost you more money. Not worth it. It's just more cargo for a crowded RV. You have a stove in the RV already that does everything the induction does. Plus if the cg loses power, your gas rv stove will work and the induction won't. Just use the Rv stove and skip spending the bucks on extra baggage.

I cook outside the trailer. I don't want the odors, grease, etc. inside the trailer. The NuWave Pro is great outside. I don't need any special cookware, as I bring cast iron and that works great for induction cooking. If I lose power, I switch to the old Coleman stove or use charcoal.

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Julia Child was given an induction cooking appliance by Westinghouse or Whirlpool when she made her final move back to California. She thought it an unnecessary tool and said so publicly much to the manufacturer's chagrin.

When I've no need for my existing pots and induction has improved past it's current stage, I'll consider a re-investment in kitchenware. Interim, I'll read threads on induction looking for a valid to me reason to change.

All induction cooking eyes are not created equal. Not all sellers are created equal.

For me, the NuWave seller has some problems with "shipping and handling" cost and "free" cookware, but the NuWave Pro cook eye is without equal today. There is a difference between the NuWave 2 and NuWave Pro. The Pro is well worth the difference in price.

I often use 8 quart pots and pressure cookers. There is absolutely no problem with the size of the cooking rings on these units with this cookware.

In addition, the controls for cooking temperatures and cooking times are in a world of their own. I don't like the fact that NuWave is made in China, but it is top of the line. Come on, give us a USE unit as good!

Good Luck!
Wil

I've only used mine a few times, but what I don't like about it is the smallish cooking surface. My larger sautee pans will cause the unit to overheat and shutdown. So I can only use smaller pots, which aren't great for the stirfrys that I usually cook.

I'm not sure what brand it is - I got it at Costco.

bcsdguy wrote:
You only have to clean the top with windex or a similar product, and put it away.

I've found that when the printing starts to turn dark from the pans that Bar Keepers Fiend will brighten them up.Obviously Windex or the like used often will prevent it, but if it gets away from you, like ours seems to do, the BKF works well.

We have two of the NuWave2s (pro units) and they are fantastic. We never use the cooktop anymore. The NuWaves are portable and never heat up the room. You only have to clean the top with windex or a similar product, and put it away. You don't have to wait for it to cool down. We bought ours at Bed, Bath, and Beyond for $80 each with the 20% off coupons. We also bought a set up pots and pans there, again with a 20% off coupon and we use them only with the NuWaves.
The cast iron products are perfect too because like it was mentioned earlier, the power goes out, use the coleman or fire up the generator.