…w/o damaging the stove?
I would like a whistling tea kettle. Do you use one? What do you recommend? We have a burner on the stove that is a warming burner so I could put the kettle on that after the water is hot and it will stay hot.
We have one now and it really makes a lot of noise and seems to be ‘bouncing’ on the stove when it heats up. I am afraid it is going to damage the stove. I am thinking it is a mainstay brand but not positive as I don’t see the name on it. The pictures I have seen of that brand look like what we have though.
I see a lot of electric pots but I really don’t need another appliance for limited counter tops!
Would also like a ‘decent’ coffeemaker that makes GOOD coffee but isn’t really expensive! Is that a possibility now days? I have read so many different reviews on all types and get more frustrated each time! I have quit using the one I had and gone to making either ‘instant’ or one cup at a time with a filter that fits on top of the mug. What do you recommend for this?
If you’re having trouble with your current teakettle bouncing around on the warming burner, then it’s likely that you’ll have trouble with a different metal teakettle bouncing around. If it were me, I’d try one of those little Corning Ware teapots made for stovetop use. It might not have the tendency to bounce around when on the warming burner.
Warming burner: Sounds like a great option that I wouldn’t mind having.
Electric tea kettle: I am crazy about my Melitta electric teakettles. I have two. I use one upstairs in the winter when I want to snuggle in bed with continuous cups of hot tea of various kinds. I keep one downstairs in the kitchen for the same use.
Good coffeemaker: GOOD coffee depends both on the coffeemaker AND mostly the kind of coffee you use. If your coffee isn’t good, try putting a little more coffee in the basket to the same amount of water before you just chunk your coffeemaker. I have a Capresso which grinds the beans and then swings the basket over for brewing. It can be set up the night before. Very convenient and also a SPACE HOG. However, I find that it brews and drips a bit too quickly for the strength of coffee I’d like to drink so to fix that, I remove the pot during the first part of brewing so that the coffee in the brew basket has an opportunity to become completely soaked with water. Then I put the pot in. This extra effort only takes 1 or 2 minutes longer and it’s well worth it.
Try the above two tricks before chunking your coffeemaker for a new one. I can’t stand instant or the kind that brews in your mug like a teabag. YUCK!
May 26th, 2010 at 12:54 am
sure it’s ok…as for the coffeemaker?….the best coffee i like is percolated coffee..
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May 26th, 2010 at 1:36 am
I’ve had a OXO brand tea kettle for years and it’s fine on a ceramic top stove.
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May 26th, 2010 at 2:09 am
I have a Chantal tea kettle and I use it exactly as you stated. I have a glass top (smooth top) stove with a warming burner. Once the kettle as whistled, I move it to the warming burner.
Tea Kettle like this:
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=245356&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results
Throughout the years, I have used many different brands of coffeemakers. I personally feel like they all work about the same. What made the coffee good or bad was the brand of coffee I used,and the water. If you want to find a "decent" coffee maker without spending a fortune, I’d suggest you check out a place like Target. Two good midpriced brands are Delonghi and Kitchen Aid. For lower cost, Mr. Coffee is pretty good. However, since you say counter tops are at a premium, have you considered getting a coffee press? These make good coffee, are cheap, and are generally not stored on counter tops. Here is an example (I have 2 of coffee presses)
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/186-7916809-5179766?ASIN=B00005LM0R&AFID=Froogle&LNM=B00005LM0R|Bodum_Chambord_3-Cup_Coffee_Press&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B00005LM0R&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001
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May 26th, 2010 at 2:22 am
I have a stainless steel whistling kettle made by Betty Crocker..have had it for a few years now and have used it on a smooth top for the last year and a half.
I have a Tim Horton’s coffee maker that is made by Bunn that I really like. Till you can find a decent coffee maker you want, I suggest a french press that can be found in big box stores or even in hardware stores for $5-10 for a single serve size. It makes great coffee, just is a pain if you have company and need 4 or 5 cups at once. I might have paid more for my coffee maker, but it makes a better cup of coffee and it has lasted longer than any cheap one I have purchased before…(I have hard well water and it kills coffee makers quickly).
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May 26th, 2010 at 2:38 am
I have a stainless whistling tea kettle and it works fine on the cook top. Possibly if your kettle is jumping about you have too little water in it, or too much. Experiment with that. The micheal Graves kettle is nice looking, but pricey, he makes one for Target which is also nice looking but reasonably priced. If you want really great coffee, buy a percolator. They take up almost no room, and often you can find brand new ones at thrift stores. You can probably also buy new ones at department stores or online, and they can plug in, which is good because they do not hog the stove burners. On the other hand, there are some low priced ones which can go on the stove, and after, sit on your warming burner. I also like the melitta one cup dripper which is cheap, easy to use and there’s not much to store in the cabinet.
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May 26th, 2010 at 2:56 am
I got a new electric ceramic smooth stove top in August. I use a tea kettle several times a day and have had absolutely no problem! I have to say I’m loving the stovetop because it’s so easy to keep clean.
As far as a coffee maker goes, I have a Cuisinart grind and brew and it’s the best coffee maker I’ve ever had. The coffee is delicious and also very hot. I’ve been disappointed in the past because the coffee made from other coffee makers just wasn’t hot enough. The grind and brew machines tend to be a bit more expensive than others, but I’ve seen really good deals on them at stores like Tuesday Morning.
Anyway, good luck!
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May 26th, 2010 at 3:16 am
If you’re having trouble with your current teakettle bouncing around on the warming burner, then it’s likely that you’ll have trouble with a different metal teakettle bouncing around. If it were me, I’d try one of those little Corning Ware teapots made for stovetop use. It might not have the tendency to bounce around when on the warming burner.
Warming burner: Sounds like a great option that I wouldn’t mind having.
Electric tea kettle: I am crazy about my Melitta electric teakettles. I have two. I use one upstairs in the winter when I want to snuggle in bed with continuous cups of hot tea of various kinds. I keep one downstairs in the kitchen for the same use.
Good coffeemaker: GOOD coffee depends both on the coffeemaker AND mostly the kind of coffee you use. If your coffee isn’t good, try putting a little more coffee in the basket to the same amount of water before you just chunk your coffeemaker. I have a Capresso which grinds the beans and then swings the basket over for brewing. It can be set up the night before. Very convenient and also a SPACE HOG. However, I find that it brews and drips a bit too quickly for the strength of coffee I’d like to drink so to fix that, I remove the pot during the first part of brewing so that the coffee in the brew basket has an opportunity to become completely soaked with water. Then I put the pot in. This extra effort only takes 1 or 2 minutes longer and it’s well worth it.
Try the above two tricks before chunking your coffeemaker for a new one. I can’t stand instant or the kind that brews in your mug like a teabag. YUCK!
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