I've covered induction cooking extensively in my time as a Homes Editor. But while it's safer and more energy-efficient than the best electric or best gas ranges, I still find myself resistant to making the switch myself.

When I recently wrote about the one reason I was unwilling to make the switch from my gas cooktop, I was met with considerable criticism from induction cooktop enthusiasts. One commenter called my reason "silly", but look, if I'm scared of scuffing up my cooktop by leaving pans to rest on it, I think that's a valid reason to stick to the cast iron grids of my gas range!

While induction cooking offers a myriad benefits, it's alright to hold out for something tougher-wearing. And I discovered just the product when I went on a recent tour of Hisense's European home applian

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