Kelly Kettle

Kentucky Fried Panda · Post by **Kentucky Fried Panda** » 13 Apr 2011, 18:57

foodimista wrote: Is Alzheimer's more prevalent in campers? That would be an interesting study.

Ask them, but they probably won't remember.

Andy Hunt · Post by **Andy Hunt** » 13 Apr 2011, 19:51

My stove top kettle that I brew up with all the time now is made of aluminium.

At least I think it is?

biffvernon · Post by **biffvernon** » 13 Apr 2011, 20:20

Aluminium rapidly develops an oxide coating making it look dull, but this is insoluble so won't come off in the cooking and addle your brain. Don't scour the pan with steel wool pads too much and avoid cooking very acidic stuff such as rhubarb.

RenewableCandy · Post by **RenewableCandy** » 14 Apr 2011, 16:32

...or tomatoes.

Iron and steel pots are good if you're anaemic: the tiny amount you may get in the food is in a form that can be digested and used (so they tell me).

emordnilap · Post by **emordnilap** » 14 Apr 2011, 16:36

Doctor: Bad news, I'm afraid. You have Alzheimer's and you have six months to live.

Patient: That's not too bad. At least I haven't got Alzheimer's.

2 As and a B · Post by **2 As and a B** » 14 Apr 2011, 17:37

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Kentucky Fried Panda · Post by **Kentucky Fried Panda** » 14 Apr 2011, 18:02

How much is it?

featherstick · Post by **featherstick** » 15 Apr 2011, 06:37

Get the biggest one. Seriously. If you're using it for real, then a pint of tea each will be just about enough, and you've some water for washing up afterwards.

Kentucky Fried Panda · Post by **Kentucky Fried Panda** » 15 Apr 2011, 07:46

Yes the bigger one is best, especially if you use it to boil water for drinking, in which case a 1 minute rolling boil is needed.

Post by **mikepepler** » 16 Apr 2011, 13:21

We've got two 2.5pt versions, one at home and one stored at the wood. Excellent little gadgets.

I've also got the little grill that sits on the base - don't bother, it's useless, as without the draw of the kettle the fire is small.

The other thing I have is the little pot stand that sits in the top of the kettle. This does work better, but you have to have water in the kettle, so unless you need to boil a lot of water while heating a small amount of beans it's not much use.

Best have the kettle for water and something specific for cooking. We have two woodgas campstoves:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6evSvYH_RA

phobos · Post by **phobos** » 16 Apr 2011, 20:39

Theres also the Ghillie kettle which is British Made and has a whistle

http://www.prepshop.co.uk/water-1-c.asp

Baldybloke · Post by **Baldybloke** » 24 Apr 2011, 23:13

I have just bought a 1.5 lire twig kettle from the Self Sufficiency shop for £38 also with a whistle. Works a treat.

JohnB · Post by **JohnB** » 02 May 2011, 22:36

Here's Brigit Strawbridge's first effort at using one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWIAXHIV ... e=youtu.be

Andy Hunt · Post by **Andy Hunt** » 02 May 2011, 23:08

JohnB wrote:Here's Brigit Strawbridge's first effort at using one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWIAXHIV ... e=youtu.be

She's a star, isn't she

JohnB · Post by **JohnB** » 02 May 2011, 23:23

Andy Hunt wrote:
JohnB wrote:Here's Brigit Strawbridge's first effort at using one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWIAXHIV ... e=youtu.be
She's a star, isn't she

I wouldn't have been brave enough to video my first attempt! I must get it out and have another go.