Thursday and yesterday poor husband had to stick around the house while the plumbers sought and repaired leaks in the internal gas lines. But though they fixed three (!!!) they were unable to find one last one without having to tear out walls. Since the lines to the water heater and furnace were fine, the landlord decided it would be better to simply have the plumbers cap off the gas lines to our kitchen and replace our stove with an electric model.
I should have known better than to crow on here the other day about how great it is to cook with gas. Eh, we’ll be OK; it’s not terrible to cook on electric, and it’s certainly better than taking a risk of blowing up the building.
We haven’t yet heard back from the landlord on when the stoves will be switched out, but the kitchen gas lines have been capped off and we have gas again for hot water. It was nice to shower this morning at home instead of trekking to the gym, and I’ll be happy to catch up on the few dishes that have accumulated in the interim. Now that I know I can wash dishes again I can cook again with the microwave and other gadgets, which should do well enough for the interim. I haven’t yet checked to see if any of the current crop of cookbooks are possible to do without a burner or oven, but I’ll find out.
I have two words for you: Crock Pot.
That way you can cook and not have a stove. I know it doesn’t help with this project, but in general, it’s a useful substitute. Especially if you’re wanting to make soup. (I read your other blog.)