Fukushima Five Years Later It has been five years since the Fukushima nuclear disaster caused by an earthquake and the subsequent tsunami that struck the coastally located electrical generating plant. Very little is known about the causes and effects of this disaster....
Survival Skills for All Ages We all know that as a family we need to have a designated place to meet in case of fire. We know to change the batteries in our smoke alarm. We also know we need a bug-out-bag stocked with necessities like water, food, maps, etc., if we...
Rust is the Enemy A sunny day in February is a great time to begin thinking about your garden. Just in case you didn’t have time to clean your tools before the harsh winter set in, that should be one of the first things you consider. With the exception of the dry...
Chicken, garlic, lemon, and olives come together divinely in this easy to prepare, sure to please, one pot dish. Sun Braised Chicken with Lemon and Olives Ingredients 1 chicken cut into 8 pieces, trimmed of excess fat Salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons...
Slow cooked caramelized onions are always a good thing to have on hand. During the shorter winter days I like to take advantage of the morning sun to make a batch. That way I can put together a dinner stovetop and the bulk of the cooking has already been done in the...
This is one of my go to muffin recipes for two reasons: it uses ingredients the I generally have on hand and, since it only yields six muffins, fitting a full batch in the Sun Oven is not an issue. Plus, it's not too sweet. OK, that's three reasons. Sun Baked Cinnamon...
The fresh mint is a nice twist in this recipe, but if you can't find it flat-leaf parsley will do. Solar Roasted Carrots with Mint (adapted for the Sun Oven from Not Your Mother's Casseroles by Faith Durand) Ingredients 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 1/2...
With cold and flu season upon us there is nothing more comforting than a steaming hot bowl of chicken broth. I like to serve the strained broth as a starter and the meat and vegetables as the main course. If you prefer, the meat can be shredded, the veggies chopped...
Swiss chard works best in this dish but if you can't find it use spinach instead. If using spinach you get to skip the steps that involve removing and sautéing the ribs. If you use baby spinach you can even skip cutting it into ribbons....
Slow solar cooking brings out the best of red cabbage. Serve it alongside pork or sausages. Sun Baked Red Cabbage Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1...
