Re(2): [at-l] Pot cozies (was Time to Get Ready---)

[dlc <dlc@nrtw.org>]

I do no simmering without insulating the pot.  Insulation isn't really 
necessary (unless it's really cold out), although I imagine it is a lot 
more efficient and faster, so I'm certainly not going to knock it.  But hot 
water will eventually cook food, regardless.  I just boil my water, put in 
my pasta or whatever, and take it off the stove.  Works fine for me.  It 
does save a lot on fuel, not to mention my stove doesn't simmer well.

--Sometime

At 12:24 PM 2/4/00 -0500, you wrote:
>I must admit I have never SEEN one either, just heard that insulating your
>pot while it sits after boiling the water and adding dehydrated food keeps
>it hot enough that you don't have to simmer for x minutes, just let it
>sit.   Of course since I have a severe aversion to washing pots, I would
>put the boiling water into the bag with the dehydrated food in it and
>never have to wash the pot!.   So therefore I don't NEED a pot cozy at
>all!  Just a "food cozy".  Thanks Red, for making me clarify that for
>myself!
>
>Maybe it's just a brain cozy that I really need.....
>
>Sharon
>
>DaRedhead@aol.com writes:
> >Here I've been backpacking for, oh, nine years now - and I NEVER heard of
> >or
> >saw a pot cozy.
> >
> >I clearly have lead a sheltered life . . .
> >
> >The Redhead
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>
>
>Sharon Sharpe
>Head Athletic Trainer
>Wellesley College
>Wellesley MA
>
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