Originally Posted by
Niles H.
There is another aspect of stoves that hasn't been mentioned yet: I don't know the best term for it, but it might be called aesthetic-system appreciation.
Some systems have something about them that one just connects with and appreciates. Like a woman -- there is just something that hits you. You might not be able to put your finger on it, but it's there. Or maybe you can put your finger on it.
I almost peed my pants! lol
You are right on many accounts here. And being a chef, for me at least, means simplicity. Ask a chef their favorite dish (off camera and not in front of people who do not cook for a living) and they will tell you something simple.
I still do not know much about stoves but going to play with alcohol stoves first in the kitchen. Why? Because they appeal to me, Small as they are is intriguing. Are they the right stove? I have no freaking clue. But I am looking forward to trying them to see.