Terry Fields wrote:
Rod wrote:

Wherever the heat in the microwave comes from (food, steam, absorbed
microwaves, power supply inefficiency, etc.), it costs in terms of
electric power input. What we want, at the end of cooking, is a hot
potato and a cold oven. Shame we haven't managed that yet!

Oh yes we have!....it was used in WWII and was known as a 'Victory
Cooker'.

The casserole was brought up to cooking temperature, then placed in a
cardboard box stuffed with straw and covered over. Forty-five minutes
later, the hot, cooked dish was served and eaten.

I cook rice in a very similar fashion, by bringing the water to the
boil, adding the rice, and turning the heat off. Eleven minutes
later...perfect rice. I can give the exact method if anyone is
interested.

Perhaps we should look backwards in time for energy-saving techniques!

Indeed. An aga has zero opportunity cost for cooking. As has any range
type stove with a hot plate.


Another good one, is to tack a metal bottle of water to your exhaust
manifold. Instant coffee when you stop.

If your hose is thermostatically controlled, and electrical waste heat
only reduces CH bills anyway If its being heated at all...