Portable Stove q...

My bil has a few of those and he used to make omelets, to order, for Easter brunch for over an hour. He never changed the cannister, but he probably didn't have the gas on high. I would think one would do, but you could bring a spare just in case.

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Believe it or not, a canister is supposed to last 2 to 3 hours

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Yeah, 3-4 hours on a very low flame... maybe!


Ducote's Restaurant Supply next to the old Bordon's at 4433 Florida Blvd near Foster has the good quality Burners for around $35 and 12-pack of canisters for $18. The burners are made to hold up to Restaurant wear and tear. The Canisters will burn for 30 to 45 minutes at full power depending on the outside temperature (on cold days you'll get less use; indoors at room temp you'll get the full).


*****VERY IMPORTANT********
If you plan to use it outdoors or for tailgating, you will need to sheild it on 3-sides from the wind. Even a little wind can be a pain in the rear. Use your redneck-engineering skills to make it work; just don't use cardboard.

Check them out. The Restaurant Supply Store is set up like a real store with their inventory on the shelves rather than just a counter like some other Restuarant Supply. They have a lot of really good everyday use equipment.... CHEAP! You do not have to have a commercial license to buy. Anybody can go in there and purchase. You'll kick yourself for buying at William Sonoma after you see their prices. 75% of my kitchen equipment came from there and I paid about 75% less than I would if I had bought the stuff at a regular store.

I hear ya!

Bought a 12-quart stainless steel stock pot (with baseplate) the other day at Ducote's for $37. The pot works just as good as an All-Clad. All-Clads are a little prettier and have a nicer lid. But I paid 85% less for it and it does the same job!

I could try to keep up with the Jone's if I wanted to, but I choose not to! I'll take functionality over cosmetics anyday!