Induction Cooking In recent years, you may have noticed a different kind of cooking surface gaining attention in the appliance world: induction. While induction cooking has actually been around for quite some time, it's only now starting to become popular with everyday homeowners. So why is that? In this edition of The Pots and The Pans , we'll break down how induction cooking works and explore some of the advantages and disadvantages to consider when making the switch. What is it? Induction cooking is actually much simpler than it seems. Essentially, it uses currents from magnetic induction to directly heat the vessel you are cooking with. Instead of heating the cooking surface first and then transferring that heat to a pot or pan, induction skips the middle step. This significantly reduces the time that it actually takes to start cooking. Advantages 1. Speed and Efficiency One of the favorite advantages of inducti...