"Tracy" wrote

>I saw in the small appliances thread that some use an electric kettle
>instead of the traditional stove top type. Just wondering why you prefer
>the electric version. I am thinking of getting one myself. Brand
>recommendations?

As a non-user of such, I cant recommend a brand but they can be useful to
have hot water always ready for making tea, powdered coffee, noodle packs
(ramen bowls). They are not all that energy efficient in themselves but if
you find you need hot (almost boiling) water always ready due to use
patterns, it would be cheaper than heating it over and over on the stove or
in the microwave.