Comment on Discussion Thread đ§ Saturday 24 January 2026
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Kitchen tribulations: Miniest wants to learn to cook things, which I am totally ok with, but the problem is getting a stove lighter they can operate. Theyâre all childproof! Tough for me to operate let alone an almost 12yo.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Would it help for her to light the end of a strand of spaghetti and use that to safely light the burner from a distance? Itâs a shame there isnât that ignition button some stoves have.
Worst case scenario an electric frying pan or a usb hot plate could be some good options
Catfish@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
IKEA has a portable induction plate about the size of a chopping board. But the 80s square electric frypan ic a âculturalâ icon
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
That looks pretty good too actually.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I saw tiny usb ones that plug into a laptop, not sure how much heat they get but it would be adequate for noodles
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
An electric frypan eh? đ¤ Thatâd be handy when she makes pancakes. Itâs a good idea and Iâll look into it, bench and cupboard space be damned! She likes to cook noodles and pasta and sheâs getting the hang of a Bolognese. The stove lighter weâve got is a trigger one but itâs got a button thingy you have to push at the same time. Pushing both buttons to operate the lighter whilst being mindful to turn on the gas jet at the right time is a feat of coordination sheâs still getting used to.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I hear you, I think mine has the button but I prefer to have the steady flame waiting for the gas to come on. It creeps me out to think of the gas seeping out into the air while trying to get it lit.
The big square pan is definitely space hungry but is good for large one pot meals
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Thatâs how we do it. But sheâs got to light the lighter two-handed, let one hand go once itâs lit to turn the gas on without letting go of the trigger, get the gas lit and not accidentally turn the knob the other way, this lighting the stove and immediately turning it off again 𤣠weâve had a few good laughs about it!