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From: terryt@tekigm.UUCP (Terry Turner)
Newsgroups: net.cooks
Subject: Re: very large cooking utensil
Message-ID: <282@tekigm.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 18-Feb-85 11:52:13 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb 18 11:52:13 1985
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> 
> I'd like to hear about electric vs. gas stoves.  I'm planning to
> remodel my kitchen, getting rid of an ancient gas stove in the
> process.  I'd like to stop using gas altogether in the house, due
> to earthquake dangers, but my memories of cooking on an electric
> stove multi-years ago are that it was a vast pain due to not being
> able to adjust the heat of the burners finely enough.  Are things
> better now -- are there electric stoves that can be "fine tuned"?  Any
> other comments?  (All these messages about crisping the tops of
> electric stoves with woks don't sound very wonderful either.....)
> 

I am a real fan of gas stoves.  The new models are far superior to new electric
stoves or old gas versions.  There is no open flame pilot light and I think 
gas stoves are more compatible with woks.  Also, there is a nifty gadget you
can buy to reduce hot spots at low heat, which is the only complaint I have 
with gas cooking.  I have a Tappan.  Don't know the model type but it's the 
one with the grill in the middle. Real handy for pancakes, etc. 
Happy hunting!