Solar cookers are gaining popularity and it's no longer just campers that are finding them to be an essential companion. So, why are so many choosing to get on board this very smart way of cooking?
First a brief history of solar energy.
It has been documented that as early as the fifth century ancient Greece utilized solar energy to heat their homes after a shortage of wood left their homes in a chili condition. They did this by a strategic placement of windows. This resulted in a warm house, even throughout the night.
Harnessing this natural resource couldn't be more ideal.
What are the benefits:
A healthier alternative. Solar cooking retains foods nutrients because it is cooked at a lower temperature.
Environmentally friendly. No electric, no gas or fire just the beautiful sun.
Food taste better. Since I never tasted food prepared this way I am relying on research and testimonials. Although this isn't surprising considering that the food would naturally retain its flavor and moisture.
Natural disasters and increment weather often leave folks without electricity. Having a solar cooker in your arsenal of supplies is one way of ensuring your family continues to enjoy wholesome cooked meals. This is actually what peaked my interest in this way of cooking. I've experienced one to many outages this past year.
Benefiting developed countries
Many countries rely on fire for cooking. This isn't an ideal situation considering the time and energy required to maintain a fire as well as the use of unsafe fuel.
The Hot Pot Solar Panel Cooker pictured above is what I consider to be a new and better crock pot. What is so interesting about this cooker is that it can prepare a chicken (vegan using description for sake of demonstration) in two hours. If you like flavorful soups, chili, stew, anything that you would normally prepare in a crock pot then this is definitely worth considering. You can leave it all day while your a work with no worries. My dad was an electrician and taught me never to leave a crock pot on all day because they can cause fires. That's not of concern with the Hot Pot Solar Cooker, so you can leave food to cook without a worry.
A camper's companion
The beauty of using solar cooking while camping is its ease. It takes less than thirty seconds to set up and does not require constant attention. As you can see the Hot Pot is very portable, yet can prepare three quarts of food. It's easy. You put in the ingredients and ya leave it, when you're ready you can all enjoy a delicious meal. A bonus: you can even make delectable, moist breads and cakes in the Hot Pot. It takes a little more skill, but it can be done.
Also perfect for a day at the beach.
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| Pealla prepared in the Hot Pot Solar Cooker |
Because the Hot Pot is relatively small and compact cooker it's not ideal for the winter months for those of us living in the north. For us Northerners the best time to use the Hot Pot is mid February through November due to the position of the sun in the winter. This shouldn't pose a problem for campers, cause who in their right mind is going camping in the winter. Ugh the cold.
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98 comments:
I learned: solar cookers can be used for canning or preserving
Apparently solar cookers have been around for 30 years? I didn't know that.
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I like that for a solar oven, you can use a variety of reflective materials such as aluminum foil, Mylar, reflective tape, mirrors, aluminum printers plates and even reflective paint.
solar cookers can be used for canning
It's a great way to help your pocket book, the enviromnment, and your health, by cooking naturally
I think it's amazing to be able to cook food by solar power and I'm looking forward to being good at it.
i like the solar oven.
Solar cooking started in the 1700's
i like the Tulsi Solar-Hybrid Oven
i love the solar cooker, i think its an amazing idea
Solar cook has been around since the 1700's.. that is amazing. I think this is a must for my survival kit!
I like the fact that there are cookbooks so you don't have to go into it blind.
We live off the grid, so we are famialar with solar. I haven't tried to cook solar before as it's all a little new to us. But I do enjoy going green!
It's a great way to help your pocket
I've learned the solar cookers can be attractive as well as functional. I like that!
http://www.solarcooker-at-cantinawest.com/suncook_solar_oven.html is a very cool product I wou ld also like to try'
masugr at yahoo dot com
I learned that solar cookers exist-I never knew that before!!
I'd love to try out the high eff. rocket stoves!
Trisha
I love the solar option! This is a great option for developing countries. I was thinking about how handy it would be during a time like the tornado outbreak we had. We were without power for a few weeks... but for people that don't have power at all this could be a great alternative.
I Solar cooker ,cooks without electricity, gas or fire.
The SOS Sport Oven is a bit less expensive than many solar cookers, but it is a nicely built and effective solar oven.
I learned you can build your own solar cooker.
http://www.solarcooker-at-cantinawest.com/buildingasolarcooker.html
This product is amazing, it does so much! One of my dreams is to have a solar panel/electric in my home... I would be so gitty if I win this!!!!!
I learned that it could even be used here in Myrtle Beach
I learned that solar cooking's been around since the 18th century, and that the solar site is an SBI site. Cool.
I like that they help you build one that's right for you. THis would be great on boy scout campouts. I have 2 boy scouts and this is an awesome giveaway.
Thank you.
I love that this can be used in countries where there is no electricity. Great missionary gift!
I like Black Enamel Casserole Dish
the Solar Cooked Salmon In a SOS Sport Oven caught my eye.
I really like the black enamel Casserole dish !!
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DO NOT NEED ELECTRICITY.
PERFECT.
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I like the section of the website that talks about building a solar oven.
cranky30@hotmail[dot]com
They SELL solar cookers but they have instructions on MAKING YOUR OWN!
Solar cookers have been around since the 1700's. Did not know this.
I learned that there are groups dedicated to solar cooking!
Thanks,
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I learned that solar cookers are much cheaper compared to other devices, since the energy coming from the Sun is free.
The Solar Energy's Other Applications was an interesting read!
How to build a solar cooker! Thats amazing!
Solar cookers have been around for 30 years, I had no idea.
That I can find people and organizations that offer instruction and hands on experience in solar cooking within your own state and community if you are interested in pursuing the art of solar cooking.
I am impressed that they tell / show you have to make your own solor oven. wow.
I was shocked to read that "the science of solar cooking is not that new - it was first attempted on a controlled scale in the mid 1700s by French-Swiss scientist, Horace de Saussure. His attempts were first reported in the first-published study of solar cooking in 1767." That's crazy, I'm going to "trivia" tackle my parents with this one.
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I like the Solar Recipes!
I learned you can build your own.
Thanks for the chance.
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i learned about cooking at the beach..i never thought of this..we spent all day at the beach during the summer months and this is alot better than sandy sandwiches..
I learned how you can make your own and I would love to win one of these!
I live in CA, so this would be great for the mountains in the winter and summers on the beach.
I learned that you can use solar cooking in the winter, even in temperatures below zero!
I love that they show you how to make a solar cooker -what a great company
vickie
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I thought the Global Sun Oven looked really cool! I think this idea of cooking with solar power is just fantastic!
I was shocked you can use them to can
I like the The SunCook Solar Oven.
Everything I've read is all new to me! I'm a camper and I have never, ever heard or seen these! I think this is awesome and definately have to invest in one! Thanks!
That's so cool they teach you how to make one!
Solar cookers have been around for 30 years
This site seems to have everything I could want to know about solar cooking: types of cookers, how to make my own, what to cook, tips on solar cooking etc.!
I also like the •The SunCook Solar Oven deana c
Solar cooking was first attempted on a controlled scale in the mid 1700s by French-Swiss scientist Horace de Saussure.
Solar cooking has been tried since the 1700s
I learned The best solar cookers can get as high as 600° F
I learned The best solar cookers can get as high as 600° F
The science of solar cooking was first attempted on a controlled scale in the mid 1700s by French-Swiss scientist Horace de Saussure.
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With a rocket stove you can cook a full meal with a minimum of fuel, very little smoke and highly concentrated and efficient heat production with minimal heat loss. Sounds Great!
I like The "Hot Pot" Solar Cooker
I like that this type of cooking does not use any of our limited resources and the sun is free so lots of energy savings
I liked the recipes
Tulsi Solar-Hybrid Oven
Their The Tulsi Hybrid Solar Oven would be great-the best of both worlds and helpful the next time a storm knocks out our power for a week.
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alyce poalillo
The Black Enamel Bean Pot 4 qt. caught my eye
The Sunpower is the only parabolic cooker manufactured in the USA. It is well built and very effective.
it uses none of our limited natural resources that are currently being used for other energy applications in our modern world... It is good for our environment.
The solar cookers can get up to 600 degrees.
it uses none of our limited natural resources that are currently being used for other energy applications in our modern world... It is good for our environment.
I had no idea there were so many solar products. I learned that the solar power thermos holds about 2 cups of water and can heat the water to a boil very quickly.
I had no idea there were so many uses for solar cooking! This would be great for a trip to the beach or as part of an emergency preparedness kit.
Jim Morgan
you can use this just for about for anything
I did not know that the solar cooker was first created in the mid-1700's.
Solar cookers were used way back in 1767
I love my slowcooker but solar powered? Wow, I'd love to try that one!
slow cooker i learned these are better than the others
solar cooking was attempted as far back as the mid 1700s
I learned that the solar cooker preserves more of the natural nutrients of the foods by cooking at slower and lower temperatures.
I like the Black Enamel Oval Turkey Roaster
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I like that it is health, takes its energy from the sun, hence, environmentally clean and it preserves more of natural nutrients.
I can use this to cook at the beach
Christina - [email protected] - I learned that modern solar cookers have been around for 30 years, and I was surprised because this contest is the first time I've heard about them!
I never knew solar cooking could be so effective.. thanks for sharing
Wow! I didn't even know these existed, I like them all. It sure would save on the electric bill.
I like the The Tulsi Hybrid Solar Oven
I learned that solar cooking preserves more of the natural nutrients of your food - interesting!
I like the Black Enamel Bean Pot 4 qt.
I also like the global sun oven wilcarvic
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you can make your own solar cooker
A solar cooker can achieve a six hundred degree temperature!
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I like the High Efficiency Rocket Stoves
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Black Enamel Oval Turkey Roaster (5qt.) looks awesome
I love the SunCook Solar Oven!
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The first reported published study of solar cooking in 1767. Wow. So much for new ideas.
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