Hi, my name is Lynne and I want to share a best kept secret – the key to easy entertaining is quality cookware. Sure, you still have to do the preparation, but when you can rely your cookware to perform, as it should, it makes cooking a whole lot quicker and easier.
I love nothing more than having my family and friends around to enjoy a casual meal, lots of chatter and good food.
You’re in the right place if you’re like us and never have enough bench space and cooking area in your kitchen. Whether you need a cooking space when you’re on the road in an RV, in a dorm, or want an extra cooktop on hand to use when you need an extra burner, then a portable induction cooktop could be for you.
My Induction to ‘Induction’ Cooking
I was first introduced to induction when we had major renovations to our home a few years ago. The plan included redesigning the kitchen, dining, living and entertaining areas. I knew we were going to be without a usable kitchen for a while, but I had no idea just how hard it was going to be, and the unanticipated delays. So I ended up being without my cooktop and usable bench space for much longer than I expected.
I was intending to update all the kitchen appliances and had started looking at options. But I hadn’t decided on which way to go. I liked the idea of induction’s instant heat but I was used to cooking with gas. To change is hard, so I wasn’t convinced.
Our renovation kept dragging on and it was getting too cold to keep cooking all our meals on the barbecue. This forced me to look at another temporary cooking option. I decided to try a portable induction cooktop, a perfect opportunity to test it out. I figured at the price I had to pay for a portable one, if it lasted for a couple of months that was OK.
I was pleasantly surprised. The portable induction cooktop was a cheap solution for my short-term problem and it’s ended up being a handy addition to my kitchen.
It’s very light so it’s easy to take when I go away. We get together with friends and relatives when we’re away and need a fair amount of cooking space.
And it’s so easy to cook at the table. Just plug it in and you’re ready to cook. While the meat or chicken is cooking on the barbecue, I’ll saute vegetables or a rice dish at the table. It works well.
When I do want to entertain more formally at home I’ve found having the extra cook-top has been invaluable. It’s easy to store away and doesn’t take much space at all.
You might have gathered, I’m loving Induction cooking.
Induction Cookware
It’s a must to have induction compatible cookware. We’ve covered top brands in induction-compatible cookware: Cuisinart, T-fal, Circulon, and Duxtop to suit different looks, budgets and cooking preferences. Dive into the detail in our reviews that LJ (Linnie Jane) and I share to help you choose a quality set to suit your kitchen.
Happy cooking
Lynne and LJ
LJ (Linnie J) is a researcher, product reviewer, tester and valued team member for yourcookhouse.com, and Bettysbakeware.com where you can find her expert reviews on everyday kitchen appliances, cooking and baking products.
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