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    AndyD
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    Aga cookers? Dunno tbh.

    They are old tech, expensive to buy and run but made of cast iron so last forever. They store and radiate heat so will keep your victorian kitchen warm.

    Gas is instant and gives control. Our hob
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    Far better than electric hobs. We have a Panasonic microwave oven and two proper electric ovens

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    How about you?

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      wtg
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      We have a gas cooktop and an electric oven.
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      And a microwave.

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      I grew up with gas ranges where the burners and oven both used gas. The apartment that Mr wtg and I lived in for a year after we got married had an all-electric range. The oven was fine but I didn't like the electric burners.

      Since then we've always had a gas cooktop and electric oven. I have a friend who installed an induction cooktop in her new home and she absolutely loves it. I think I'll stick with gas. I won't have to buy new cookware; very few of my pots and pans are induction-compatible.

      When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aum么nier

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        We were of the same mind about induction hobs and pans. And opted for non brand kitchen gear to keep the price down as its a large room to fit out.

        The one advantage of all electric hobs is they are far easier to clean. But for cooking, making an omelette, frying bacon, boiling veg... gas is as good as it gets.

        Love your extractor fan btw.

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          Bernard
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          I would have to go with the 2nd one, that kitchen is my ideal. I'd have to redecorate most of the other rooms though. I like the dark walls with gold paint in the dining room but not keen on the pattern. It seems weird to me that one of the bedrooms has the same treatment on one of the walls. I wouldn't want to tie the two together.

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            We were of the same mind about induction hobs and pans. And opted for non brand kitchen gear to keep the price down as its a large room to fit out.

            The one advantage of all electric hobs is they are far easier to clean. But for cooking, making an omelette, frying bacon, boiling veg... gas is as good as it gets.

            Love your extractor fan btw.

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            wtg
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            @AndyD said in Cornwall House Browsing:

            The one advantage of all electric hobs is they are far easier to clean.

            The one we had in our apartment was not one of the smooth glass variety. It was like this. Dreadful to clean.

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            Love your extractor fan btw

            Thanks! We installed this style when we remodeled the kitchen in 1992. 馃榿 The original one gave up the ghost about 10 years ago and I when I went to look for a replacement I saw that the model had been discontinued. I lucked out when I found some new old stock at an online retailer. Easy DIY swap!

            When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aum么nier

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              wtg
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              About those Aga cookers.

              https://experthometips.com/what-is-an-aga

              Seems like a great idea in the winter but around here where summer temps can be in the 90s or even 100, an Aga seems like a supremely bad idea.

              When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aum么nier

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                Bernard
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                AGAs are pretty cool. I follow someone on YouTube who has a cottage at his brother's chateau estate and he put an AGA in it. A few years back he did a Christmas video in which he cooks a Christmas dinner on the AGA. Neat.

                AGA bit starts around the 10:30 mark...

                Link to video

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                  About those Aga cookers.

                  https://experthometips.com/what-is-an-aga

                  Seems like a great idea in the winter but around here where summer temps can be in the 90s or even 100, an Aga seems like a supremely bad idea.

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                  Bernard
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                  @wtg I didn't know they originated in Sweden! I thought they were a British invention.

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                    @wtg I didn't know they originated in Sweden! I thought they were a British invention.

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                    wtg
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                    @Bernard Same here!

                    It's a fascinating kitchen gizmo. A bit like sous vide done with air. Plus more.

                    That turkey looked fabulous and I'd love to sample it.

                    When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aum么nier

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                      I'd forgotten about those old mosquito-coil hobs 馃槅

                      The thatched cornish cottage has oil central heating which could pricey, so the Aga will help to offset that.
                      Interesting that the cottage has private spring water, and drainage...
                      Presumably a septic tank. Delux country living.

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