276611 Fri Feb 18 07:05:42 -0800 2005 5 31 Home Cooking 0 1459795 We are moving to an apartment which has no gas available. I have been told that an Induction cooktop is a better option than a straight electric cooktop. Has anyone used one? If so, which one do you recommend? Fri Feb 18 07:05:42 -0800 2005 0 Vera Finkelstein 1 1459801 Be forewarned that with induction cooktops you will have a vastly reduced selection of pots & pans to use. It must be stainless steel or otherwise ferrous/magentic. No aluminum or copper. -=$>Dave<$=- Fri Feb 18 08:57:37 -0800 2005 1459795 0 JugglerDave 1 1459850 We had a Kenmore induction cooktop for ten years, until we moved and I miss it still. They are no longer made though there was an article in yesterday's Wall Sreet Journal indicating that many companies are introducing induction cooktops soon - Viking was one, and Sears will follow suit and will be less expensive. The only one that I know of that is currently avilable is Diva de Provence and is quite expensive. They have a website and will be able to guide you, if you choose to make the investment. I've read positive reviews of their product. It's not too much of a problem finding cookware - Le Creuset works as does the stainless All Clad, but I used to carry a magnet in my purse to see which stainless would work. Many other less expensive brands of cookware work perfectly well. Please feel free to e-mail me if you'd like more info. Fri Feb 18 12:43:39 -0800 2005 1459795 0 Marcia M. D'A. 1 1459910 Love it. Would not live without one again. In fact, picked up a portable one - a "Mr. Induction". Works out great for cast iron, get yourself a cast iron wok as well. I like the instant off for heat, the fast buildup of heat, etc. Fri Feb 18 18:46:46 -0800 2005 1459795 0 Jon Martin 2 1459919 I'd recommend a good portable induction burner for any cook who has sufficient counter space. It's amazing how fast a pot of water can get to a boil. But for true high temperature wok cooking, induction doesn't cut it. Most gas ranges don't reach enough BTUs at max output. While the glass top of induction ranges is so easy to clean, I've been reluctant to do my vigorous shaking and banging saute style for fear of scratching or worse. Fri Feb 18 20:49:16 -0800 2005 1459910 0 Pork Butt 2 1459963 What brand do you have? Sat Feb 19 08:57:18 -0800 2005 1459910 0 Vera Finkelstein