Posts by CairoBoy

Some feedback: This unit arrived today. Seems OK. The lower pot has a somewhat heavy bottom, and seems solid. The upper pot is quite lightweight, and small. Maybe 1 quart. I was thinking this was a 2 quart. For $19 I'll keep it.

ON a related note, I have heard fantastic things about BoardSmith boards. Better and less expensive than Boos.

I appreciate everyone's opinions. I won't argue the merits or risks associated with ingesting petroleum products. I will simply say that it is unfortunately part of the American culture to be trusting of manufacturer's health risk...

Sani-Tuff boards seem like the answer. Not much to look at, but perform the same as end grain wood from what most people say online. Much less expensive and can be thrown in the dishwasher. Sanded later if you like.

http://www.deltafaucet.com/kitchen/details/16968-SSSD-DST.html?showPhotoGallery=false   Purchased this one. LOVE IT! Been using for a couple of months.   Very user friendly with large pots. I would buy again....

David, no disrespect meant, but that sort of sweeping dismissal as alarmist paranoia isn't justifiable in my mind. I'm not sure the Livestrong organization is scaring donations out of us, per say.   There apparently are...

How safe is the mineral oil in the wood boards?   QUOTE: According to the National Toxicology Program, unrefined or mildly refined mineral oil is a known carcinogen due to the presence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons,...

boar_d_laze you make a point. And my Shun looks just that way. Be darned... I sure learned something. Thanks for that.

http://www.ttustore.com/Double-boiler-fryer-steamersaucepan_p_2735.html   Just bought one of these. For $19 how could I go wrong? I only need this to melt. Has a nice round bowl.  

No one has a suggestion?