no oven lady

Posted by dhaeiday (690 days ago)

aside from using an oven can you give any other ideas on how to bake? i don't have an oven in my apartment but i really want to bake.
aside from buying an oven is there an alternative?

(I am based in Beijing)

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Posted by raincatcher (689 days ago)

frying pan for cookies, rice cooker/microwave for cake...you can also make a steamed-version of a cake and then toast it in a pan (over your stove) when you're done....what else?

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by dhaeiday (687 days ago)

thanks you. i'll try your suggestions

(I am based in Beijing)

Posted by gazmo28 (682 days ago)

you can buy portable ovens from carrefore,they take up less space and they are just as effective as the large ones also you can put them out of the way after use!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Becs (681 days ago)

I am not sure if Carrefour still exits in HK? I reckon they pulled out in 2000? If I was wrong, please give me details please? Actually I need a durable oven too, something similar with those build in oven which I used to have in the UK :( Thanks! You can PM me the brand n model please..

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by hkchoichoi (680 days ago)

the delonghi ovens are all very nice. You can bake in them just like a regular built on, although the times my slightly vary. They aren't made to last FOREVER, but they do last a good while. (at least 3 years.)

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by Becs (679 days ago)

so is that means no good for those 2 in 1 models (microwave and baking oven)? I saw one from Panasonic recently which has steam, microwave and oven function.. I find is not popular at all to get just an oven in HK..(forget about those small toaster oven..)

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Wheelymate (679 days ago)

hkcc,

the delonghi ovens are regular free standing ovens or one of those 2-1 (with microwave function) types?

i am also looking for a free-standing one...actually posted a new thread but the ED moved it to the practical forum, which is pretty slow-moving.

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by hkchoichoi (676 days ago)

delonghi regular freestanding. They have a largish one (sorry no model number handy) in which you can bake a sizeable tray of brownies and cooks food pretty well.

I know that because of small space in HK - there is lots of motivation to mix and match different cooking appliances - but I would say, if you want a good working oven - just go with the working oven and don't try and combine it with a microwave or something else.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by hkchoichoi (676 days ago)

I was trying to find a good link to show you some good ones. I know that my friend paid around $3000 HKD for hers a few years ago - and it's NOT a toaster oven. It is a bigger, oven, with your traditional temperature controls and bake, broil and grill options. she made me lots of nice brownies in it - and I've baked cookies in it as well. I went to the delonghi site - but couldn't find anything comparable - yet...

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by Claire (676 days ago)

Is it like one of these which Wing On sells?
http://www.wingonet.com/product/product_detail.php?lang=en&prod_id=4127
http://www.wingonet.com/product/product_detail.php?lang=en&prod_id=3757

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by Wheelymate (674 days ago)

many years ago,
my aunt passed down her old National one. it was oven and microwave - i used it to bake cookies and cakes, results were pretty good.

i am also trying to look for a just oven model but most of them are also microwave and i suspect that might affect the quality....true?

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by Wheelymate (674 days ago)

claire,

just looked at your links....that's probably what i'll need to get!

i was never ever a domestic goddess but now with a 10 month old, i just think it'll be nice to have an oven, especially to bake cookies and what not for him when he is older.

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by Chris Malone (672 days ago)

Counter-top convection ovens (not microwave) are cheap here in Shanghai - unlikely they are much more expensive in HK. Mine is a KESON, purchased at Carrefours, for about 400RMB and is excellent. Big enough for most baking jobs (except a turkey or really big roast). I have had no problems (except that it has a one hour timer, automatic, so if you want to roast something for 2 - 3 hours, you have to keep resetting.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by hkchoichoi (671 days ago)

the ones that claire lists are very similar to the one my friend has - I would say that probably more expensive is better - but since I can't get a decent close up look at either unit - you'll have to go and check it out in person.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by Wheelymate (660 days ago)

hi all,

in my eagerness, i bought a countertop oven for a good deal. everything seems ok except that it doesn't have a pre-heating feature. any advice on how to get around that or is buying an oven thermometer the only way to go?

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by Claire (660 days ago)

Do you mean the oven doesn't indicate when it's reached the required temperature?

If so, an oven thermometer sounds like a good idea. After a while, you will be used to how long it takes for each temperature and not need it.

It will also let you know if your oven is a hot one - mine is and I always have to reduce the temperature some 10C.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by dss (660 days ago)

I use 10 mins as pre-heat at the temperature that I want to use.

If you are in Singapore, grab the Agnes Chang "Baking made easy" book (SGD18)at Popular store, which has good and easy recipes.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by quite contrary (644 days ago)

How do you bake in a rice cooker? Any recipes I could try?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by dodie (642 days ago)

I have used a convection microwave for the last year and LOVE IT!!! I have a stand alone, big ol' stove (gas four ring burner, grill, oven etc.) but I much prefer to use my convection microwave as it produces amazing results! I make my own bread, scones, casseroles, cookies etc. each week and it has never failed me! It came with it's own broiling tray and so I broil at least once a week and the results are perfect! I would never be without it now.

By the way, to pre-heat it you set the temp and hit start, when it has finished pre-heating it beeps to let me know so there's no guessing. I also love it because of the timer function: I can set it to change temp half way through. Simply great! I guess it may just me, but I never adjust any of my recipe times or temps for it - I just use it as a normal oven. I even season my cast-iron pans in it!

Hope this helps!

P.S. I have had it over 2 years and it was second hand from a friend who had it for over 3. My mum has the exact same one, only bigger and an older model, and hers is still going strong after 13 years (although she doesn't bake every day). I think it's a panasonic but I'm not sure.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by dss (642 days ago)

I have a Panasonic convection/microwave oven for 6 yrs, comes with a good recipe book which is useful to me since I'm trying to bake other types of cakes/pastry.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by Wheelymate (629 days ago)

sorry i have checked back in ages,

claire - yeah, it doesn't tell me when the desired temp has been reached, no beeping or anything.

(I am based in Singapore)