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How many here cook a lot and get by fine with just one oven?
Posted on 8/13/16 at 4:23 pm
Posted on 8/13/16 at 4:23 pm
I have a double oven now, but may remodel the kitchen and go down to one oven (or one full and one 18" oven). Our family is starting to cook a lot more, and I want to make sure I have the right appliances for future needs.
So, are double wall ovens a luxury or necessity in today's kitchens?
So, are double wall ovens a luxury or necessity in today's kitchens?
Posted on 8/13/16 at 4:25 pm to Chicken
Do you have big parties?
That's the best part about having a double oven. Helps prep for lots of people.
That's the best part about having a double oven. Helps prep for lots of people.
This post was edited on 8/13/16 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 8/13/16 at 4:26 pm to Chicken
We are a family of 4 who cook a bunch.We have a double oven and I can count on 1 hand how many times I've used both in the 5 years I've had them. Only have used randomly during holidays and parties.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 4:27 pm to Chicken
I mainly use both ovens when cooking for holiday functions. Other than that, I'm fine with just 1. When I do need both, it sure is nice.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 4:29 pm to Chicken
Unless you entertain a whole lot, then you won't use the 2nd oven much.
I have a double oven and we entertain a little bit, and I still only use it once or twice a year.
I have a double oven and we entertain a little bit, and I still only use it once or twice a year.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 4:36 pm to Chicken
Just me and the wife, but I use the double oven several times a month. I am a big fan of the double oven.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 4:41 pm to BRgetthenet
I have a double oven, and I've never used both at once. But I am pretty antisocial, so there's that :)
Posted on 8/13/16 at 5:15 pm to Evil Little Thing
We have a DCS 6 burner w/griddle with a full size oven ad a smaller oven about 1/3 the size of the big one. Love it! Maybe an option to consider is a good outdoor grill that can work as an oven.
This post was edited on 8/13/16 at 5:23 pm
Posted on 8/13/16 at 5:21 pm to Chicken
I have just one....haven't ever felt constrained by it. A little advanced planning might be necessary, but it's definitely not a necessity. I am a serious bread, pastry, etc baker.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 5:56 pm to Chicken
I have one standard oven that serves me fine even when entertaining. In last month I purchased a breville counter top oven (800bxl) that I'm enjoying because I can use it for most things I use traditional oven for without heating bigger oven. While I haven't "needed" a second oven for entertaining, the Breville will probably get good use there too. So if you have the space, maybe look into a counter oven.
ETA: You can also look into a steam oven as a second oven. Because it has a different primary purpose you not find it as wasted space. You then can use it like a traditional oven when actually needing more space for a party. I don't have one myself, but my parents use theirs often.
ETA: You can also look into a steam oven as a second oven. Because it has a different primary purpose you not find it as wasted space. You then can use it like a traditional oven when actually needing more space for a party. I don't have one myself, but my parents use theirs often.
This post was edited on 8/13/16 at 6:06 pm
Posted on 8/13/16 at 6:32 pm to Chicken
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So, are double wall ovens a luxury or necessity in today's kitchens?
I'm sure it qualifies as a luxury.
I have a double oven. They are identical in size and features. The thing I use both at once for are when I'm using one as a warming oven. It's great for keeping things on temp before serving.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 6:35 pm to Chicken
one oven and Kamodo grill.
We use the Kamodo more, even for turkey's.
We use the Kamodo more, even for turkey's.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 7:29 pm to Chicken
I have a regular wall oven and two toaster ovens. Have only used one at any given time.
Have used my 22" WSM in Louisiana as an oven at Thanksgiving. Did a ham and it was so well liked I will probably continue to do them like that in the future, even if the oven is available.
Have used my 22" WSM in Louisiana as an oven at Thanksgiving. Did a ham and it was so well liked I will probably continue to do them like that in the future, even if the oven is available.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 8:58 pm to Chicken
We decided we would only need a double oven for Thanksgiving and maybe Christmas. For us it was a luxury not worth the money when we remodeled our kitchen.
We do just fine without it and we cook a lot.
We do just fine without it and we cook a lot.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 9:17 pm to Chicken
Consider 1 oven and a couple of warming drawers. I use them quite a bit at holidays and shindigs.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 10:29 pm to Chicken
Have you looked into the speed ovens? Some folks are doing a regular wall oven and a speed oven or a range and a speed oven.
AJ Madison
AJ Madison
Posted on 8/13/16 at 11:15 pm to Politiceaux
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Have you looked into the speed ovens?
I had one of those in my last house that was nice but it crapped out on me. I couldn't justify the cost when replacing it and went with a microwave instead. Finding a built in kit to retrofit the cabinetry was a pain in the arse.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 11:50 pm to ruzil
I would second the breville smart oven...we bought the medium sized one, and it's big enough for a pie plate. To be honest, we use that more than our standard oven now and always have it going when we want to cook or keep a side warm while the main is in the standard oven. These aren't your typical toaster oven...
Posted on 8/14/16 at 4:37 am to Chicken
I use both ovens regularly no matter the number of people. I used two tonight for two people. Adding a warming drawer.
My mother and sister have 3 ovens and a warming drawer. I'd add a third if I had a good spot. We cook a lot, though.
The last time I had one oven I lived in an apt shortly after college.
Think about the foods you cook and how many folks you may be feeding. Your cooking habits should give you your answer. Many folks get along with one. One would drive me crazy.
My mother and sister have 3 ovens and a warming drawer. I'd add a third if I had a good spot. We cook a lot, though.
The last time I had one oven I lived in an apt shortly after college.
Think about the foods you cook and how many folks you may be feeding. Your cooking habits should give you your answer. Many folks get along with one. One would drive me crazy.
This post was edited on 8/14/16 at 4:38 am
Posted on 8/14/16 at 8:40 am to Chicken
I have a stove with oven underneath...... sometimes I wish I had a wall oven So I would not have to bend down to check on food and take it in and out of the oven.
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