It looks like a fairly helpful appliance. We've got an orange plastic water boiler we picked up on clearance at a Crate and Barrel outlet. If you only need enough water for a cup of tea (or, in my case, instant oatmeal in the... (24 replies, last updated by ML8000 March 17, 2007)

I lean towards your logic, it’s the same problem as keeping coffee on a warmer all day. The volatiles that provide flavor are going to be driven off by the heat leaving you with brown water. My tea cozy is fine at... (29 replies, last updated by Caroline1 November 15, 2008)

Well, I've tried everything and it hasn’t come unstuck yet! :( I froze the whole thing, put ice water in the top and heated the bottom, heated the whole thing... It’s still stuck. I’m goign to go get a rubber... (10 replies, last updated by sheilal October 5, 2007)

If there’s been anything about this, I've missed it. My mom had lunch today at a place called the Boiler Room in the old Ford plant in, I think, Richmond, on the water. She enjoyed her pizza and liked sitting out in the sun,... (5 replies, last updated by chilihead2006 September 1, 2009)

I own an old Revere Ware Double Boiler and the top portion has a flat bottom. I've noticed the newer ones have a rounded bottom. Does this make a big difference in performance? I’d like to make a meringue icing for a... (2 replies, last updated by wasabi March 29, 2005)

Ok... I bought a double boiler this year, finally, to use in making fudge. I've been doing it for a couple of years but it’s a real struggle to do it in a regular pan. The problem is, I don’t really know how to use a... (8 replies, last updated by neatkid December 3, 2006)

Boiler, or pearl, onions are at their best, IMHO, roasted whole (or caramelized in a pan on the stove). Blanch in boiling water for a minute to peel and then they’re good to go. Or, tuck them into a braise, such as beef stew... (2 replies, last updated by willow April 7, 2006)

Hi all, My first post here but I have been lurking for a while reading lots of good foodie posts...I have been tearing my hair out trying to find a Zojirushi water boiler/heater for sale in the UK. I've recently come back from some... (17 replies, last updated by PhilD June 24, 2009)

I just want to tell all you foodies out there that I discovered a really neat new water called Fyxx Hybrid. It’s spring water infused with caffeine. It has no carbs no calories and no sweet icky taste. It just has this kick... (1 reply, last updated by nofunlatte June 15, 2008)

I do chilled dessert soups – some based on yogurt, some on sparkling water or clear soda or even wine. I particularly like White Gazpacho. And melon soups with white wine base. And berry/yogurt soups. Try vicchyssoise made... (52 replies, last updated by Jitterbug July 17, 2009)

and about two tablespoons of tahini. I let it blend but it wasn’t gettig completely smooth so I added about three tablespoons of water and let it blend for about five minutes. It’s incredibly smooth, and creamy. Very... (1 reply, last updated by Sharuf July 19, 2005)

Pluot? Aprium Peacotum Plumcot Page (grapefruit/tangerine) Tangelo (tangerine/grapefruit) Seedless watermelon - hybrid? Blood oranges - hybrid? Yellow kiwis - hybrid? Others? (14 replies, last updated by pflantzen October 2, 2007)

The OP did say they needed it tonight — that said, I’m not much help. Wrap the pizza up on whatever your carrying it on and throw a blanket over it with some hot water bottles. Or, if you have a portable power unit... (6 replies, last updated by storeman July 23, 2007)

The best I've had is John Harvard’s Winter Warmer (based in the Boston area). Amazing taste, with hints of chocolate, coffee, and possibly caramel, though I’m not positive about that. Any other favorites out there? (5 replies, last updated by detroitlove March 5, 2007)

How would you rank the Boiler House' brunch? Looking for a nice place to go on Sunday morning, good area for wandering around afterwards. Healthy choices, good coffee... (1 reply, last updated by Snarf November 5, 2008)