Solar cooking

[Guest]

I searched and didn't see anything on this. I know that some of you cook with solar including our own Bob. I am loving that but do not want to spend a lot on a cooker or go to a lot of effort to build one.<br /><br />I discovered this one in my looking around and will probably buy one or make it....I'll let you know how it works....in fact I already found an upgraded one for more efficient use of the sun....<br /><br />http://solarcooking.wikia.com/wiki/CooKit<br /><br />Any experience or info is MUCH appreciated....I live in a very sunny climate so might as well use it. I really wanted something simple and that folded small and this may be it...<br />Bri

 

[sl1966]

You know what I've been wondering ever since first hearing about these. Overcast days. Are your meals half cooked on those days?<br /><br />

 

[Guest]

Those are balony days homes....<br />Bri

 

[Possum]

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Hey Bri,<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I have "tinkered" around with solar cookers, most of which I had made . They work really well !!&nbsp; I have made Mac n Cheese, chile, grilled sandwiches. I just combined alot of ideas from the Web. I had some failed results at first, but that's ya learn!!&nbsp; Cookin' with solar requires some patients , but well worth it......Lots of fun!!! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /></span>

 

[Guest]

Cool, good news LivingFree! I think my first effort will be with two materials...some reflectix and an unused reflectix windshield cover I have.<br /><br />I watched Bob bake some good cornbread and a cake...<br /><br />Bri

 

[Possum]

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Bri,<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When I go to the winter RTR I will bring a satellite dish that i covered with hvac aluminum tape(very shiny). I have some access to old,used dishes from the commercial buildings I work on/at.&nbsp; I occasionally run across a large one made from fiberglass( nice and light),very durable.<img src="/images/boards/smilies/idea.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /></span>

 

[Guest]

Sounds good livingfree....does that work well? I am fmiliar with the HVAC tape...I use it for building extra insulated jackets for coolers, etc.<br />Bri

 

[Possum]

<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Yep... not bad. I originally wanted to chrome plate it, so I could get a mirror like finish....But had to settle for a cheaper resolve......if it didn't work, I wouldn't had wasted alot of money/time on plain' around. I am reasonably pleased with the result......I can fake it(cooking) with little effort.I also bought a roll of mylar ,but hadn't used it yet.</span></p>

 

[Guest]

Excellent...I look forward to seeing it...I will try to come up with a decent design to bring along too...<br />Bri

 

[Guest]

I found a pretty interesting group on Yahoo called just "Solar Cooking" it seems to have a bit of posting going on and is moderated so you don't get a lot of spam, etc.<br /><br />I am mostly, if not only, interested in very portable type solar cookers. I might make a bigger or more stationary one just to have at home, but I would like to have one to fold up and slip into a corner of the van.<br /><br />The problem with most I have seen is first the expense and secondly the size.<br /><br />I am seeing some nice designs that are made of foil coated cardboard and set up when you want to cook...probably a bit slower to cook with but I won't be using it as a regular cooker anyway...<br /><br />Bri

 

[VanLifeCrisis]

That is really cool...i have tons of cardboard laying around maybe I will try this....if we ever have another sunny day here. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br /><br />25 bucks to buy one, yikes.&nbsp; Maybe i should get in on that racket.

 

[Mortisha]

I love to bake and can't wait to get a nice solar oven. I helped my daughter when she was younger build one for a science project and we baked cookies in it on the sidewalk to our house LOL and do you know it worked!!! A cardboard box and aluminum foil and it took awhile but they did cook LOL I am going to buy one though. =)

 

[Pikachu711]

There are quite a few solar ovens you can make yourself. They can be bought fully assembled or you can use some basic parts and build a solar oven without too much difficulty. Here's a website that has quite a few examples:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Cooking/cooking.htm">http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Cooking/cooking.htm</a><br /><br />Enjoy!

 

[Guest]

Excellent link Pikachu711...thanks...I bookmarked it...<br />Bri

 

[Journeyman]

I've stuck a meatloaf pan under the hood of my car and cooked burgers.<br />The engine was not running. Just a hot summer day.<br /><br />

 

[Guest]

Amazing how hot things can get from the sun...where I live you need to put your tools down in the shade when you are working on something...if not you can't pick them up again to use....<br />Bri

 

[Pikachu711]

Here's a quick &amp; easy solar oven:<br /><br /><a href="http://solarcooking.org/plans/windshield-cooker.htm">http://solarcooking.org/plans/windshield-cooker.htm</a><br /><br />All you need to start building this is&nbsp;an old windshield&nbsp;shade. You can build this solar oven very easily. The other benefit of making this solar oven &amp; carrying it is that it stores very compactly. Just fold it up and you're done!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />

 

[Guest]

Hi Picachi...thanks, I actually have a nice new windshield cover sitting on the couch at home...I will build my first with it...<br />Bri

 

[yesican]

I'll have to give that one a try...Thanks.<br />Rae

 

[Guest]

ok, just musing. i have an old small sat dish i might see if i can get off the side of the house.<br /><br />but, i don't know, why not a cheap smaller lampshade? spray paint it silver inside and out. put small round metal grate in bottom with shade upside down. put pot in baking bag on that? <br /><br />if i get a spare few this week, i will try it, see how it works.