The pot belly stove is the symbol of Americana. Its' use in colonial America was not just to provide sufficient heat. The pot belly stove was also used as the place to cook the household's meals in more affluent homes.

They were constructed entirely from solid cast iron. The better the casting the more insulated the stove would be and therefore, the distribution of heat would last longer. Antique Read the rest of this entry

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Many cooks live with a kitchen with an electric range, and dream of upgrading to a better gas range. This is a realistic dream and surprisingly affordable in many situations. The first thing to check is if your kitchen is already prepared for gas. If the pipes for gas are not already there, this upgrade will be very expensive and perhaps is something you should consider waiting on. If kitchen is Read the rest of this entry

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Gas stoves are those preferred by professionals. The heat distribution is more even than that of electric stoves, and heat precision is more accurate. For example, if you turn down the heat on a gas stove, the heat change is immediate and precise, where as on an electric, the heat change is more gradual. A gas stove also creates less overall heat. This doesn’t mean that it won’t cook Read the rest of this entry

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