Saturday, February 26, 2011

solar cookers

Solar ovens can help save money on your cooking expenses. Solar ovens use the sun to cook your food. This is an effective, green way to save money. Because it can effectively reduce your cooking costs, you can get a fast return on your investment.

If you have ever considered cutting down your electric expenses, this is a great way to start. You can recoup your costs in as little as a summer if you learn to use it often. It is not difficult to set up, and most are very user friendly.

Solar ovens work best, of course, on sunny days. Solar ovens do not cook as fast as a traditional oven, they are more comparable to a slow cooker.

Many models fold up pretty small, so if you like to camp or take road trips, it is a great way to cook your food. You can even heat it up at picnics and BBQ’s.

There are many books available that cater strictly to solar cooking. There are also many different models of solar ovens, including ones you can make on your own. These may not be cost effective in the long run, but if you decide to try it out, it may be an interesting project. I have never tried any home made models, as they are inexpensive to buy. I can not see any savings after putting in the time and money to make my own.

If you are looking for a good way to lower your cooking expenses, try a solar cooker.

There are some great options available for both a solar oven and cookbooks on amazon.






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