There's really nothing easier to cook in a Sun Oven than baked potatoes. Well scrubbed potatoes can be placed along side a pot or even on the lid. They'll come out just fine. They don't even need to be pierced with a fork. However, when baked potatoes are the only...
There is a story of the farmer who needed to take on a new person to help keep his farm operating. He placed a notice at the local store and soon had several young men apply for the position. The farmer interviewed them one by one, ending the session by asking each of...
Keeping warm in cold weather without electricity may mean burning wood. This can be done in a fireplace directly or by using a wood burning stove. These are designed to safely burn wood fuel and provide heat for your shelter. They are connected to chimneys responsible...
When you are planning a trip in your auto, take time to check your vehicle. In addition to cleaning out the trash, check the windshield washer fluid, oil, water/anti-freeze level in the radiator, and tire inflation. Remember to double check your emergency car kit,...
Holidays are the time of year when much long distance traveling is done. Going home to visit families, often leaving after work in the dark, and frequently encountering bad weather, can put travelers in jeopardy. Add to that the fact that tires can get punctures, gas...
Everyone should know what to in an Emergency. Whenever there is an emergency, use the following tips to help decide if you should call 9-1-1 (or local emergency number) for an ambulance. 911 should be called IMMEDIATELY for any emergency which is threatening to life,...
Whenever you perform first aid on anyone, there is always a chance of spreading germs or diseases between yourself and the victim. These steps should be followed no matter what kind of first aid is being done -- from very minor scrapes to major emergencies -- to...
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Ours was good, I even managed to cook our turkey in the Sun Oven. The days are so short and the weather is so unpredictable this time of year that I always make sure the indoor oven is available and then go with the flow. This...
These chickpea patties are a little labor intensive, have nothing to do with Thanksgiving, and are only partially cooked in the Sun Oven, but hey, it's what we had for lunch today so here's the recipe. They go great with a salad and tzatziki. Sun Baked Chickpea...
Pre-cooked, in the Sun Oven of course, dried legumes are a great thing to have on hand for quick, healthy meals. Soak the beans overnight then cook them with whatever aromatic vegetables and herbs you have on hand. After discarding the aromatics they can be...
