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Tuesday, April 1, 2014
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Love your 'take-off' on Mission Impossible. :) A solar oven would definitely be a boon to saving our natural resources... by using a 'renewable' natural resource (the Sun) to cook.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elf. It was fun using that M.I. theme. Solar ovens could solve many problems in Third World countries (as well as more developed nations). Women wouldn't have to spend their days walking miles and miles for scarce firewood (for cooking fires). Also, water could be quickly boiled to make it safe for drinking. I may accept that mission (getting this life-changing resource into the hands of those who need it most).
DeleteHmm, now that's an intriguing idea. Not only a solar oven, but also improving my cookprint. I wonder, does "order out" count???
ReplyDeleteI wish. :-)
DeleteI was a big Ian Fleming fan back in the day! I think Bond would have had a solar oven that folded out of a watch. Another type of "solar" oven is to use the sun to dry herbs. I know of an herbalist who lives off the grid and she recycles window screens for drying. Great article!
ReplyDeleteIt's cool to think of a retractable solar oven inside a watch. Someone needs to invent one. I do plan to use my solar oven as a food dehydrator. The commercial solar cookers come with racks for use in drying foods. I've been reading up on how to do it. It's a matter of venting the glass door to allow air circulation and a lower heat.
DeleteYou cracked me up but intrigued me at the same time! What a wonder idea!!! Off to read the lens before the link self destructs!
ReplyDeleteHope you made it before that link went up in smoke, Mandee. :-)
DeleteI am so glad you are exploring this idea and sharing with us. I'm rushing off to read the article in a second. I read about solar ovens awhile back, but thought there was no way it could be true. I've seen a recent article of someone cooking with theirs. I am starting to believe. If it really works, I might have to give it a try too.
ReplyDeleteIt's for real, Dawn Rae. Solar ovens can cook almost anything as well, and many times even better, than a traditional oven. For one thing, the food doesn't burn and retains its moisture and delicious juices. I have so many recipes I can't wait to try.
DeleteYour article was truly fun and delightful to read! I am truly inspired and encouraged by all of your green living tips and advice, but since cooking is so close to my own heart, I am especially intrigued by a solar oven.
ReplyDeleteI know not everyone will be drawn to cooking with the sun, but it is something that can truly make a difference. Even if a person just cooked occasionally with a greener method, it would add up. Lots of people make sun tea without thinking about the fact that they are doing something that could potentially be taken to a whole new level.
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