[Sca-cooks] HEAT DEFUSERS

[Heleen Greenwald]

Thanks for filling me in.  I just started using mine last night and so far, so good.  (I was cooking with them).
Phillipa
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Micaylah 
  To: Cooks within the SCA 
  Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 12:26 PM
  Subject: RE: [Sca-cooks] HEAT DEFUSERS


  > Can anybody give information on heat diffusers for one's
  > electric stove?
  >
  > I bought a set of cast iron ones today. It is a metal plate
  > (fairly heavy)
  > that sits on top of the element and is used in conjunction
  > with having the
  > burner on underneath. It is supposed to prevent spill overs.
  >
  > Can you cook on them  (on high) for a prolonged time?
  > Are they *just* for warming things?
  > Thanks!
  > Phillipa

  I use these constantly and fare quite well on electric stoves. I use
  them to prevent foods from sticking to the bottom of my pots, for slower
  cooking temps and to eliminate hot spots. I frequently use them when
  cooking on high, as in the case of making wonking large quantities of
  rice. Nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot. As well, I find I cant
  live without them when cooking on a propane camp stove. I use it for
  everything.

  I don't have a fancy set of these, although I have considered
  commissioning my local armour maker to fashion some of these for me. I'm
  sure they would last much longer than the dollar store ones I buy.

  Micaylah

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