Your Stove
The biggest user of energy in the kitchen is usually the stove — electric or gas. You can economize and still turn out delicious meals.The oven
Using the oven rather than several elements saves energy because once the oven reaches the required heat it shuts off and cooks with stored heat. Elements, on the other hand, are always on.
• Plan meals. With a little forethought, meals can be planned to save energy. How about a total oven meal: casserole, baked potatoes and baked apple dessert. If you have several items that usually cook at different temperatures, select the average temperature and remove each as it's done.
• Multiple meals. Cook a larger-than-needed quantity of one meal. Freeze a portion of it for another day (as soon as it has cooled to room temperature). You'll save energy and money.
• Keep the door closed. The more quickly you can put an item into a hot oven the less heat will be lost. Did you know that each time you open the door you lose about 20 per cent of the heat that's inside? Don't peek!
• Don't use the oven for small jobs. If you're toasting or broiling, use a smaller appliance such as a toaster or fry pan. Remember that toasting bread in the oven takes three times more energy than in a pop-up toaster.
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May 20, 2012