As a member of Influenster, I participated in the following #ElectroluxLive event. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
On November 6th., Electrolux hosted a live cooktop challenge on Food52 via USTREAM.
Three chefs, Camille Becerra, Phoebe Lepine & Jennifer Perillo, competed against each other on three different cooktop styles to see who could create the best Pan Roasted Cauliflower dish.
Camille Becerra was cooking on the electric cooktop.
Jennifer Perillo was cooking on the induction cooktop.
Phoebe Lapine was cooking on the gas cooktop.
So what did I learn about induction cooktops?
•Power Assist: Boils Water in 90 seconds.
•Precision Cooking: Control of a gas cooktop in an electric range.
•Keep Warm: Indefinitely hold food at the perfect serving temperature.
•Exceptional Temperature Control: Adjust heat with greater accuracy than gas or electric cooktops, especially at lower settings – perfect for melting chocolate & cooking delicate foods & sauces.
Cooking with an Induction Cooktop is also 70% more energy efficient than gas & 20% more efficient than electric!
The most appealing feature to me as a mother is the fact that the cooktop stays cool to the touch because the induction turns the pan into the heat source.
You also do not need to purchase fancy cookware for an induction cooktop. If a magnet will stick, your cookware is good to go! If not, you simply have to purchase a diffuser & your favorite cookware is induction ready!
Not only did Electrolux & Food52 provide a super fun experience, they gave an induction cooktop away to one extremely lucky winner!
Dying to see what you missed out on? Check out the video below to see who created this gorgeous Pan Roasted Cauliflower dish & learn more about induction cooking!
Electrolux Live-stream Cook-off
What kind of cooktop do you use in your home?
