[Sca-cooks] Chinese hotpots (was RE: fondue)

[Olwen the Odd]

Actually it was Olwen who made this comment.  Since the original directions
in the use of the hotpot calls for using charcoal I just settled in and
overcame my hesitence to burn charcoal indoors.  The serno would be more
convienient but not as authentic.
Olwen

>Christianna commented:
> > > The opening on mine is too small for a sterno can.  Believe me, I
> > > tried.
> >
> > Hey, you know what?  You aren't restricted to the size of a can of
>sterno.
> > Find a small metal container that will fit, then take a spoon and scoop
>out
> > the sterno from it's can into the new container.  Works like a charm!
>
>Also, Sterno comes in at least two different size cans.
>
>I imagine that one advantage of the Sterno can is the tightly closing
>lid to seal any unused portion. If the small size will fit, but isn't
>generally available in your area, perhaps you can buy one elsewhere and
>then keep refilling it from the larger size can which is available.
>
>--
>THLord  Stefan li Rous    Barony of Bryn Gwlad    Kingdom of Ansteorra

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