It may sound weird, but I absolutely love our new stove. I wanted a gas stove because I had enjoyed cooking with one when in high school, but I couldn't never point to an exact reason. The sales people will tell you things like "instant on" and "super control", but that just sounds like a crock to me (even if they are right). Not counting how it's got a probe that checks the internal temp of food when you cook it and turns off the oven at the right time that makes the perfect roast, why do I like it?
It's hot. Yes, that sounds dumb, but for searing I was always frustrated with a electric stove. I wasn't able to sear food and it would always seem to turn out with a blah meal. Now I can keep the pan pretty hot for pan searing of fish or what-not (mmm... love the what-not). I just love it so much... I'm so glad that I've got gas. (You don't hear me express that thought much.) ;-)
Posted by jim at December 1, 2008 01:24 PM