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Who boils a pan of water?

(43 Posts)
MaizieD Sun 28-Aug-22 09:51:14

I never even think of the cost, just the speed!

Do you not have an energy cost crisis in Australia, nanna8? It's horrific here in the UK.

M0nica Sun 28-Aug-22 09:46:21

Perhaps they boil water in a saucepan because they do not know what else to do because they only ever heat ready meals in a microwave.

nanna8 Sun 28-Aug-22 09:37:09

Georgesgran I cracked up reading that ! I boil water in the kettle and then pour it into a pan for pasta and continue to heat it on the gas stove because it is quicker than heating the water on the stove from scratch. I never even think of the cost, just the speed!

Barmeyoldbat Sun 28-Aug-22 09:31:35

I used a pan last night to boil water for pasta, always do

NotSpaghetti Sun 28-Aug-22 09:15:36

Is an induction hob cheaper? No idea!

Georgesgran Sun 28-Aug-22 08:58:12

Maggie - that reminds me of an incident at work, when a somewhat eccentric senior colleague decided it would be a good idea to heat/boil milk in an electric kettle! It wasn’t - boiling milk erupted up through the lid and spout and went absolutely everywhere, as everyone except him knew it would!

NotAGran55 Sun 28-Aug-22 07:42:34

*programme not program

NotAGran55 Sun 28-Aug-22 07:40:06

granma47 I think that the pan on the hob is just a generic way for the program makers to indicate ‘cooking’ and the gas flame ? the use of energy?
A simple universal visual.

Witzend Sun 28-Aug-22 07:32:56

It’s certainly cheaper for me to boil a pan of water on the gas hob than use the fast-boil electric kettle for a cup of tea or coffee, but I never have.
We have a titchy little one-boiled-egg pan, just right for a mug of hot water - I should start using that, shouldn’t I?

PollyDolly Sun 28-Aug-22 07:17:58

I've got a 'one-cup' water boiler, supposed to be more economical than a standard kettle. Can't boil eggs in it though. But then again, I wouldn't want to, I always seem to break the shell.

Calendargirl Sun 28-Aug-22 07:11:48

A gas hob might be cheaper, doubt if an electric one is.

Maggiemaybe Sun 28-Aug-22 07:10:18

henetha

I use a pan of water for boiled eggs.
They don't fit in the kettle.

I remember my flat mate and I boiling eggs in a kettle when we were students. It did work, but I wouldn’t try it now (especially if it works out dearer to do). grin

Maggiemaybe Sun 28-Aug-22 07:07:28

I just read yesterday that it is cheaper to boil water on a gas hob than to use an electric kettle. We’ve never done this before but might check it out.

Calendargirl Sun 28-Aug-22 07:02:21

Is it cheaper to boil water on the hob, or boil the kettle?

I always boil the kettle, but I know kettles use a lot of energy. Quicker though.

Doodledog Sat 27-Aug-22 23:20:26

Maybe it is to signify a lack of food?

henetha Sat 27-Aug-22 23:14:25

I use a pan of water for boiled eggs.
They don't fit in the kettle.

SueDonim Sat 27-Aug-22 23:12:04

Maybe they’re going to cook pasta in it? Or can’t afford a kettle.

granma47 Sat 27-Aug-22 22:58:17

Any news programme appears to be saying energy bills are going up by putting a pan of water on the lit stove but whats wrong with the kettle?