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Induction Hobs

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Franbern Tue 30-Apr-19 10:33:27

If my move to my new flat really takes place, I am thinking about Induction Hob. It does have a brand new Ceramic hob fitted. I have never, ever previously had anything other than gas hobs, so will need to learn a new way of cooking - and feel I should go the whole hog and get that changed out for Induction hob - for safety etc.
So, as much advice as possible on these.
One of my daughters has a new one, which she loves, and showed me when I was visiting. They got that in Ikea - she said paying for a more expensive one is good practice as the cheaper ones can cause problems.
So, any recommendations for makes here, AND....then there is the new pots and pans.
I am beyond the stage of cooking for dinner parties, but will require a set of saucepans and a couple of frying pans. Any advice on best place to get these and the sort of cost involved? Need to be as light to pick up as possible and with well fitted lids.
Be grateful to hear peoples comments and recommendations.

BlueSapphire Fri 03-May-19 21:10:08

Ooh, I love my induction hob! I have had gas - too fiddly and messy to clean; halogen, which I loved, but difficult to get a simmer; ceramic, also could not get a simmer even on the lowest setting.
My induction is wonderful, so responsive, boils quickly if I want it and can get a really really low gentle simmer. Have had to buy new pans, but as I had had the previous lot since the 1980s decided a new set was well warranted.