[pct-l] a pot for two and newbie questions

[Scott Bryce]

On 2/24/2012 5:20 AM, Louisa Fischer wrote:
> Also: Concerning fuel efficiency, does a high and narrow pot make
> more sense or a wide one?

With a high, narrow pot, a lot of the heat will be lost as it goes
around the pot and escapes. With a wide pot, more of the heat will
transfer to the bottom of the pot. Ideally, you don't want to see flames
around the sides of the pot as you boil your water.