[TheForge] coal stoves

[Bruce Freeman]

"Coal" was often used as the term for charcoal before the mining of
fossil coal was common.  Charcoal, of course, need not be separated
from the food, any more than wood does.

You're right that fossil coal would have to be isolated from food.
I've never seen a fossil coal stove intended for cooking, but I don't
know they didn't exist.

On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 7:57 AM, Cindy and James <jallcorn at suddenlink.net> wrote:
> Someone mentioned cooking with charcoal in one of the last series of
> mails.  I have seen coal stoves, the kitchen of the Cornelius Vanderbilt
> home in Newport RI has 3 stove/ovens, coal, wood and gas, but have no
> idea how they are used.  I presume the food has to be isolated from the
> food, unlike gas or wood.  Does anyone have any idea or experience?  I'm
> not planning on using one, just curious.
> James
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Bruce
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