[Sca-cooks] heat diffusers

[Cindy]

Stefan li Rous wrote:
>
> Adamantius said:
> > You might consider using pots with extremely heavy bottoms. Failing
> > that, you might be able to use either a store-bought heat diffuser
> > (do they still make those?) ...
>
> Yes, they do. After having heard about these on this list, when I
> saw one in the store, I bought one. I haven't used it yet though, so
> I can't say how well it works.
>

I got one too.  It does diffuse the heat and makes simmering a bit
easier to do.  My range is hotter than I'd like even with the
diffuser - it may be my range or the fact that I am burning propane
or a combination.

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Cindy Ferguson
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