Just like a single burner induction top, you would find it useful, especially for entertaining - not just as an emergency cooktop. I think it would be ideal on a gueridon. Steak Dianne, Crepes Suzette, or even Fillet of Beef a la Deutsch. Boiling water for tea or the French press. Fondue if you picked up a baguette before the storm. I don't think it would stand up to your heavy copper Mauviel cookware but the lighter weight line would be O.K.
My husband and brother have both been telling me about this gizmo. I’ve been ‘askeered’ of keeping those little gas tanks in the apartment - I think I was poisoned against storing any kind of gas, however small, after seeing two houses of neighbors blow-up because of, first, a ruptured gas line; and second, the explosion of a propane tank.
I just developed a bias against *gas*, even though I lived safely with it piped into the house throughout my childhood.
But I think we will try this - it looks pretty safe. Is the ‘Max Burton’ the best recommendation? They sell other butane stoves in the local ethnic store, but they’re cheap, and I’d want to get one from a tried-and-true place.
Thanks very much!
-JT
That looks like a very efficient little cooker thingy.
That portable gas burner and a French press coffee maker (you can get them made from stainless steel so it’s unbreakable) and in 4 minutes you have the best coffee.
stainless steel French press
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=+Stainless+Steel+French+press
I’ve got an electric stove and wouldn’t mind having something like that for cooking with a round bottom wok.