Switching to Induction Cooker from Gas Cooker

Would you agree with me that the most important appliance in your home specifically the kitchen is the stove? 

For me it is, that is the part that can help me create and cook dishes for the family and other occasions, also it can heat up anything that is possible using the gas oven. I have been cooking for more than half of my life and I always consider experimenting things in the kitchen. 

A little upgrade to an appliance that can save and also speed up cooking is my always my aim, or I know most of us to do, with this I was able to convince myself to purchase an induction cooker, for the reason that the heat that is being produced using gas from the range cooker affects the temperature in the kitchen going to the living room, even the range hood in on. Now, what to do with this situation, find a place in the house that can a temporary kitchen or cooking station. 

There's a lot of buzz about induction cooker versus gas cooker by using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Does an induction cooker is better and efficient for cooking? Wil it saves you money and time?

So, I put to test our new Kyowa induction cooker yesterday, I prepared three meals cooked one after the other.  

Kyowa induction cooker (Php1599/30USD)

Model number: KW-3631 

• 1400 watts 
• multiple-level adjustable power setting 
• durable crystal glass plate
• pre-set manual selection heating function
• automatically detects when various error occur
• uses no open flame- guaranteed safe to use

My first dish was bacon and eggs for breakfast, with the pre-set mode I fried four strips of bacon, then followed by sunny-side-up eggs in just minutes. 

I used the Masflex non-stick aluminum induction crepe pan for this. The digital light will detect an error message when I tried using a different pan. Which for me is an absolute yes having this guide. 

When cleaning the cooker after use, I quickly turned off the cooker, set-aside to let it cool and used a damp cloth wiping the top surface. 

The second dish I prepared for cooking was Chicken tinola soup. 

Using Pyrex iron cast casserole (flat-bottom), I sauteed onion, ginger, and garlic on the lowest heat, for just minutes I reached the desired temperature until I placed the chicken for searing. I added heat and time 20 minutes and set it for boil setting.

Chicken tinola soup with papaya and chili leaves.

The third dish was fried cavendish banana wrapped with jackfruit and brown sugar (saging na turon). 

Using the Oster cast iron frying pan with flat-bottom, I preheated the cooking oil and amazed how quick it reached the desired temperature. The wrappers got burnt because of the highest temperature that was pre-set after I turned on the cooker. It took a minute or two just to cook the side of the wrap. 

My overall experience using this Kyowa induction cooker, it can easily reach the desired temperature when cooking, because it's flameless it doesn't emit excessive heat, it's light-weight and can be placed anywhere in the house or you can bring it anywhere needed. It gives a guide in time and what acceptable cooking tools like pots and pans to use. Although, this part can be a negative side of it, because it needs for you to buy some, or you can maximize the ones you have at home. 

I will be checking the upcoming electric bill if how much will the consumption including the use of this induction cooker. 

So far, I am quite impressed and satisfied with it, also it is serving the purpose of why I decided to buy an induction cooker. 

Will you consider in switching to induction cooker from your regular gas cooking? Any thoughts? 

Masflex Non-Stick Aluminum Induction Crepe Pan

Online shopping can be so much fun especially when you get stuff you want and for free!

I did another online shopping spree last week and items from that orders started to come late last week. This was one of the items in my recent online shopping spree. 

I got some inspiration over at my Pinterest account and made me buy this crepe pan. I love making pancakes during weekends. Using pre-mixed pancake mix which you can buy in the supermarket is not a sin in creating fluffy and delicious pan cakes at home for breakfast. Pre-mix can be very useful and also saves you time.

With this pan, I can create layers and layers of thin crepes and add some fresh fruits, choco syrup and other things that can go with it. Do you the excitement now? :)

Masflex non-stick aluminum induction 28cm crepe pan. Made of heavy gauge quality aluminum with uniform base and side wall thickness for even heat distribution. Its phenolic handles are heat resistant and its interior surface is scratch resistant. The Japanese non-stick interior surface will also guarantee easy cleaning. Safe for all heat sources including induction.

I've used so many brands of pots and pans and non-stick pans really do the work.. for at least a certain time using it. From the time the non-stick coating will definitely peel off due to the usage. However you carefully use it, there will be a time that a single scratch will lead to the total damage of the pan. I wish this brand and this style will last more than what I expected. I gave instructions at home that this pan is solely for pancakes and crepe cooking only... no other food will be used with this pan. I just need to be strict this time hahaha!

Since this pan can use using a direct flame or n induction cooker, the bottom part of it looks well designed. It's light-weight and very easy to clean.For first time use, I rinse it off using a sponge with drops of diluted dishwashing liquid, just enough to remove the dirt and smell of the metal pan.

The handle looks sturdy enough to lift a minimal weight of the crepe mixture and for easy spreading of the mixture too.

My daughter whipped a pack of pre-mix pancake mixture with a cup of cold fresh milk into a bowl mixing it making a thin batter. This is just to try out the pan, we will try to look for a simple crepe recipe next week to use.

When the pan was heated just right, she poured in the batter and spread it using a circular motion to fill-up the edge of the fan. This one lack the amount of batter was it did not reach the edges. 

More practice to perfect the size of each crepe. She whipped the crepes with Hershey's chocolate syrup and it was so delish! 

I purchased the pan for only Php449.75 discounted price over at Takatack.com. 

Thank you for delivering my orders on time.