by Gabrielle | Sep 11, 2014 | Cookware
Ever since I’ve had my baking racks I’ve gone back an forth between using parchment paper and silicone mats. They each have their pros and cons. Usually, I choose one or the other depending on my mood, but I always wonder if my results would have been...
by Gabrielle | Aug 6, 2014 | Chicken, Cookware
Dutch ovens work great in combination with the Sun Oven. They can easily go from stove to Sun Oven and back again as needed. They’re perfect for browning meats prior to solar cooking or sauce reduction after. Serve this Moroccan inspired stew with couscous to...
by Gabrielle | Aug 26, 2012 | Cookware, Solar Cooking Tips
Even on days when I’m taking a break from cooking I still like to set up my Sun Oven. It comes in handy for all sorts of things. Keeping a pot of coffee warm, heating up a frozen meal for lunch, and making Sun Oven Sun Tea are just a few of the things that come...
by Gabrielle | Aug 1, 2012 | Asparagus, Cookware, Daily Solar Cooking Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
I finally got a chance to use my new baking dishes with the silicone lids and I’m very pleased. So pleased that I might have to make a non-birthday trip to Ikea to get the larger ones. I didn’t make anything fancy. I drizzled a bit of olive oil on some...
by Gabrielle | Dec 16, 2011 | Cookware, Muffins, Vegetarian
The oat flour gives these tea infused muffins a slightly chewy texture. If you’re like me and don’t really use a lot of oat flour, look for a well stocked grocery store that sells it (and other ingredients you only use occasionally) in bulk. That way...
by Gabrielle | Nov 13, 2011 | Cookware, Solar Cooking Tips
The new dehydrating racks were the perfect excuse I’d been looking for to invest in some silicone baking mats – just in time for the holiday baking season. The first thing I wanted to experiment with was a batch of crunchy crackers. I was so excited to try...
