Induction sales are booming but some purists prefer gas. Here's what you need to know before you settle on a new stove.

Some 110 million U.S. households use a range–or cooktop and oven–for cooking. About two-thirds of those are powered by electricity, while one-third use natural gas or other fuels. But of the ...

I’ll admit it: I still secretly prefer cooking on a gas stove despite knowing that I’m breathing in benzene and adding to methane emissions. What can I say, I like the tactile control of an open flame ...

If there's one thing chefs and foodies have strong opinions about, it's cooking tools. Seriously, I know people who've paid a premium to have specialized spoons just for drizzling sauce on a plate. So ...

Big appliance purchases can feel as heavy as the machines themselves. When you're comparing gas and induction stoves, the financial question is crucial: What does it cost right now and what will it ...

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Compared to gas and electric, induction is a relatively new technology, and there’s still some confusion surrounding it. The most common misconception is that you need “special induction cookware.” ...

Induction cooking appliances are surging in sales, with convenience and safety benefits for homeowners. When I began my career as a kitchen and bath designer two decades ago, every high end project ...

The best induction burner: Duxtop Portable Induction Cooktop A splurge-worthy upgrade: Breville Control Freak Home The best double induction burner: Nuwave Double Induction Cooktop A budget-friendly ...

I just made the switch to an all-electric cooking system for car camping. The setup includes an induction cooktop, which uses an electromagnetic field in lieu of direct heat to cook food. While many ...

Induction stoves are having a moment, and it seems like that moment is here to stay. They're becoming more mainstream as the safety of gas stoves continues to be questioned, and more companies are ...