Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend. This week we continue our look at ways to reduce the energy costs in your home. With the colder months come comfort food like roasts, soups, casseroles & more, so here are some tips to reduce the energy costs when cooking: • Use small appliances when possible • Limit the times the oven door is opened, as this can cause up to 15% loss of hot air each time • Dont over-fill pots with water when cooking vegetables • Use an electric frypan instead of using a large oven • Have a baking day, or bake biscuits /cakes before & after using the oven for a roast • Use the correct size lids on pots and saucepans & the correct size saucepan for the stove plate • Stacking steamers when cooking vegies, thereby using only one hotplate • When steaming, use the minimum of water needed and keep the lid on What’s your best energy saving tip when it comes to the kitchen?
Posted on: Mon, 12 May 2014 05:27:04 +0000
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