One way to make water safe to drink is to pasteurize it. Pasteurization is accomplished by heating the water to 65°C (149°F) for a short period of time. The water is then free from microbes, including E. coli, Rotaviruses, Giardia and the Hepatitis A virus. Pasteurization is not sterilization, so although this water is safe […]
Wonder Oven Thermal Cooker FAQ’s
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, […]
Product Review: Stove in a Can
I recently got to take a nice outing with the family and test out the Stove in a Can. This little stove is made for outdoor or emergency cooking and comes with fuel cells and matches. I’m always interested in ways to cook without power, so appreciated the opportunity to test this stove out. First […]
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 […]
EcoZoom Zoom Versa Rocket Stove Review (Charcoal)
What are your options for emergency cooking? For any stove you have available for off grid cooking, you’ll need some kind of fuel. It’s best if the fuel is something you can get more of or stock a lot of. I recently had the opportunity to test out a ZoomVersa Stove from EcoZoom stoves. One […]
Baking Bread in a Solar Oven in the Utah Winter
Solar ovens have a very good reputation for cooking things on hot, sunny days, but what if it’s not a hot day? Have you ever wondered how well a solar oven cooks in the winter? Me too. So I’ve spent a few days with the Global Sun Oven in the Utah winter. I’m kind of […]
The New Sun Oven
Happy day! I finally got a Sun Oven of my very own. I’m so excited I can hardly stand it. It only took a week and a half or maybe two to get it out of the box. I know, if I’m so excited about it, why wasn’t it out on day one? I’ve been […]
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 […]
More Sun Oven Cooking
Last night’s dinner: Ribs and rice cooked in the Sun Oven. Amazing. You need one of these. And I’m a dealer for them. Shoot me an email or use the link on the right side to order :) Keep preparing! Angela *************************************************************** Subscribe to my email newsletter for updates and special deals. Please be sure […]
