What's your favorite stove/oven combo

[bottomscraper]

almost anything I ever tried to bake before I can somehow make a reasonable substitute in a pressure cooker.

Chocolate chip cookies?

[tmsc]

Okay here is a question for those of you that have and use an Origo stove and oven. I bought my stove new to replace an LPG unit. Our boat was retro fitted with an LPG system and it was a nightmare. Anyway, my wife has had the oven refuse to extinguish when turned of a few occasions. When this happens flames exit the stove in a manner it should not. (dangerous) When it happens it seems to be when she uses the oven at a fairly high temp for baking for extended times. When it happens, I have to leave the oven door open and let it cool down before the oven will extinguish. I have insured that the canister is filled according to the instructions and have even tried only filling it partially with no success. I have contacted Origo and they are sending me a new fuel canister in an attempt to fix it. The tech said he had never heard of an issue such as this, so I am asking have any of you. If so, have you found a solution? Thanks

[WaywardWind]

I've heard of it, though I have never seen it nor have met anyone who has seen it.

When I have heard of it, it seems to always have been from rather extended time of high temp usage when an over-size pot is on the burner.

If it happened to me, I'd probably either raise the pot at bit or wrap the cannister (or at least the top of it) with several layers of aluminum foil to reflect heat. (Edit. Note, it just occurred to me you might try one of those new silicone kitchen heat mats (trivet) cut to the shape of the canister top to insulate it from heat radiated back to the canister. I'd try that with maybe the fire extinguisher ready at hand, just in case.)

Home made alcohol camping stoves sometimes have that problem, and they usually solve it by stuffing the stove with stainless scouring pad (the kind used to clean stainless cookware) rather than fiberglass batting.

You could also put some glass marbles or small stones in the canister to soak up extra heat too. In the military I cooked over a canteen cup with gasoline (which flares up) filled first with sand (which doesn't flare up).

You might also put a "pizza stone" (or use "quarry tile", that cheap red tile you see in commercial kitchens such as behind the counter in a Chinese take-out place or on non-slip hospital floors, available in home improvement stores) in the bottom of the oven.

[Troy Scott]

Jim Evans,

Wow. That's classy.

[mike ritenour]

Jim....you pics came through very well. Awesome job.

I had the same configuration on LaVida but have decided on an oven, as necessary convenience, our resident and visiting chefs
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We've decided to purchase a (3) Burner Propane Stove With Broiler
Dickinson, the Mediterranean model.

Although we could not find a recent review of this particular Dickinson stove, having had one of their wood burning stoves on board, we are comfortable with their quality and impressed with the features.

For example, it was the only stove we could find that had a recessed cutting board, that will give us more gimbaled working and prep space.

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?pat ... id=1311754


Thanks everyone, for all the help.

Rit

[gates_cliff]

I've seen these diesel stoves (Wallas, link below) advertsied and installed in boats but have never used one or been around when one is in use. the idea seems to make sense to me. Just curious if anyone has any experience.

http://www.scanmarineusa.com/wallas_stove_85DU.pdf

[mike ritenour]

After all the advice, research and measuring we've purchased the Dickinson stove.
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to comment.
Spring on!
Rit

[Angela and Tom]

I've seen these diesel stoves (Wallas, link below) advertsied and installed in boats but have never used one or been around when one is in use. the idea seems to make sense to me. Just curious if anyone has any experience.

http://www.scanmarineusa.com/wallas_stove_85DU.pdf

I was very interested in Wallas stove and did some research. One of the good features is that is also serves as a cabin heater. One of the bad features is that it also serves as a cabin heater--not a good thing in the summer.

A

[mike ritenour]

We almost had a heart attack when I saw the pricing of their gear.
Lovely stuff but way out of our budget.
The Dickinson fit the bill as the best compromise and we enjoyed the additional counter space their "cutting board" provides.

[Cathy Monaghan]

Hey Mike,

Our CD32 has a removable "countertop" at the same height as the rest of the galley countertop courtesy of Cape Dory. It stores behind the stove/oven (we've got a Tasco) when the stove's in use. And yes, that work space is really appreciated. Also, if you still need more work space, you can place a cutting board over one of the galley sinks (I'm assuming you've got a double sink, that's what we've got). You can also add a drop-table to the bulkhead next to the sink and another opposite the sink at the settee. You can also add a cubby below the oven for pan storage.

It's fun to make the galley more user-friendly.

Cathy
CD32 Realization, #3
Rahway, NJ

[gates_cliff]

I have an LPG Kenyon stove that came with the boat, but I've never used it! I am at the point where I need/want to get it working. On another boat I owned there was an alcohol stove, which worked pretty good for my purposes. I'm debating with myself whether to go to the expense of refurbishing the entire installation or just taking it out and replacing with an alcohol stove. There is an existing tank locker with an overboard vent. I'd assume that I will need to replace all the hoses and install a new gas detection device (there isn't a current one). Some day, I'd like to do some extended cruising.

I hope this isn't tantamount to a discussion of which anchor is best!
Nonetheless, any advice would be appreciated.

[David Morton]

Another vote for Origo! Heats up my frozen eggplant parmesan without any effort at all! Combined with my little bottle propane grill on the cockpit rail, I'm good to go. Simple, efficient, safe.

[wsonntag]

Our Surprise boat is still using the original installed CNG 2 burner stove that is my darling wife's favorite because it cooks at the same temp as the gas stove at home. The oven works great too, we had the thermostat replaced/serviced quite a few years back, it holds a good temperature. My spouse is generally regarded by all who have the pleasure of dining with us (and by me) as one of the finest home cooks going. The high temp of the CNG is good for searing and other high temp cooking, the well regulated oven good for long roasts. Nothing like a haunch of good meat, game or fowl roasting on a cool evening or day, red wine reduction sauce, sauteed mushrooms with a pinch of thyme, glass of Shiraz.....but I digress. CNG supply is limited, but we know all the spots to re-supply on the Chesapeake and a full cylinder generally lasts all season for us. And, here is a completely unrelated still morning photo taken at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum last spring.

Cheers!

[gates_cliff]

Well, I guess I'll go ahead with trying to refurbish my existing system.

And BTW, what a spectacular photo!!!

[Jeff and Sarah]

I have an Origo 6000 on order (placed the order on Jan 26) but am now being told it won't ship until March 28th. I'm glad I ordered it over the winter when I don't really need it right away! They have sky rocketed in price over the last few years but it will save me the cost and effort of installing a propane system from scratch and I can't wait to get rid of the old Hillerange that is in the boat now. One too many fires for my liking...