I’ve received quite a few questions about the Wonderbox (or Wonder Oven) thermal cookers I have made. If you don’t know what a Wonderbox is, it is a fabric “box” in two pieces (bottom and lid) that acts as a heat retention cooker–like a big thermos. They are a great way to save on fuel, […]
Wonder Oven Insulation Material and Wonder Ovens for Sale
Remember the Wonderbox (also called Wonder Oven) cookers we built a while back? Thanks to a dear friend of mine who is building some Wonder Ovens for Christmas gifts, I’ve been doing some research on Wonder Oven insulated cookers lately. We found that you can order bean bag filling from Walmart online and have it […]
How to Use a Wonder Oven Insulated Cooker
For instructions on making your Wonder Oven Insulated Cooking Box, read this post from yesterday. To use your Wonder Oven, you’ll need a pot with a lid that fits well (not bent or gapping) to hold the food. The pot should be about the same size as the food you’re putting in it. Airspace kills […]
How to Make a Wonder Oven Insulated Cooking Box
Having enough fuel to keep warm and cook food in an emergency is an often overlooked area of preparedness. One way to preserve fuel is to use an insulated cooker like the Wonder Oven (also known as a Wonderbox). The Wonderbox was developed in the 1960’s by Anna Pearse, a South African philanthropist, for use […]