I am a novice cook at best. I can boil and scramble eggs. I can heat a can of soup. My adventures are confined to chili and what my family calls vegetable soup, both of which I make from scratch if using canned tomato sauce can be considered from scratch.
So I am still learning. Up until now I have been confined to electric ranges of different qualities and have gotten used to electricity’s slow response to change. Recently I was using a gas stove and looking forward to its advantages but I quickly discovered one disadvantage: Gas stoves develop hot handles. I discovered this before I burned myself but the first time I took the handle in hand was a bit of a surprise.
It is logical. The heat from the gas flame moves up the side of the pan and passes the handle. No insulation between handle and pan will help much. I did not give up. I soldiered on. Even as a novice cook I am aware of hot pads.
My oatmeal seemed hotter but I am sure that is just my imagination.
homo unius libri
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