My husband is a firefighter and has warned me many times to be careful when using the propane stove to cook. Long sleeves can ignite in a flash. I always thought I was really careful. Apparently I had become lax.
While making breakfast this morning I saw a flash of light and heard a whoof! I was on fire. I yelled to Dan who came rushing into the room and we got it out quickly. My arm is a little tender to the touch but other than needing to go shopping for a new shirt( side benefit) I am fine.
This did get me thinking about my kids cooking and my clients who are new to using propane. Before moving to LakeLand Village I cooked with electricity. It was slower and not as much fun as cooking with propane. I used to be so careful, now I have a little reminder on my arm to always be aware of the dangers propane cooking can pose.
So in closing- keep your sleeves rolled up, make sure you light the stove quickly and not allow the propane to pool and light a larger area than you intended. Be there when your kids are learning to cook. Make sure your towels and other flammable materials are away from the flame. Then maybe you will escape the little reminder I got this morning.
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