Gizmos for Cooks

If I had my druthers (and a whole mess of money), I would love to outfit my kitchen with an induction cooktop. Not only is it more energy efficient, but it also makes cooking faster and easier (allowing you to feel like a professional chef every time you get ready to whip up a dish). Alas, I must stick with my trusty old gas cooktop for now. Until then, I wouldn’t mind having the Fagor Portable Induction Burner somewhere on my counter. The burner features easy-touch controls and six temperature settings, and it stays cool to the touch while it’s in use, thanks to the fact that there are no flames or smoke produced as you cook. You can boil water quickly and even handle more delicate tasks, like melting chocolate or butter without a double-boiler. And clean up is easy to boot - just wipe off the glass when you’re finished and get ready for your next meal.

Price: 199.95 from Sur la Table