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December 08, 2009

Research energy-efficient cooking methods

By Kashi Read more daily challenge, eco-friendly, living responsibly, and research
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

When was the last time you thought about your energy consumption in the kitchen? Today, challenge yourself to identify some energy-efficient cooking methods and then share what you learn with everyone here.

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  1. User_48
    sarahinhere commented on this. about 2 years ago

    grill outdoors

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    SarahL commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I’ve been boiling my water in an electric kettle then transferring it to the stove – saves time and energy!

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    Roo commented on this. over 4 years ago

    I live in a motorhome, so cooking means propane. I don’t like to have to go refill the tank very often, so I’ve worked at some techniques. One thing I do (I think it’s a little easier living in an RV) is that I only turn the hotwater heater on when I know I’m going to need it, ie. right before cooking and dishes. This has reduced my propane consumption by almost 2/3’s. Also, I’ve learned to cook by stacking. This is easily done by steaming vegetables in a pan on top of the pan cooking the main course.

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    mlhoenig commented on this. over 4 years ago

    This challenge is a gimme!

    Sun tea!
    Sun tea!
    Sun tea!

    I make it by the gallon, using two Wholefoods Market milk jugs — the ones you can’t get any more, but which were available with WFM’s Cream on Top milk…YUM! I miss WFM…

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    SarahL commented on this. over 4 years ago

    Oh good one on the drip pans! I didn’t think of them that way.

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    desirae123 commented on this. over 4 years ago

    I have cooked up enough vegetables and chicken that in the evenings all I need to do is warm up in microwave. This saves time as well as heating up the house.