Being Green in the Kitchen

Lately, I have gotten into making my own bread, but I know that I am not being very efficient with my energy usage. Not only have I not been able to resist the urge to peek, I also frequently let the oven preheat for too long. This is something I have been trying to get better about, but it is a work in progress.

One thing I do do, however, is after I get done baking, I shut off the oven and leave the door open for a few minutes to help heat the kitchen.

I know this wastes a little electricity with the light, but I look at it as heat that would otherwise be wasted. Not sure if this actually helps though, but it kind of makes sense…

This heavy snow has seen us having to shop locally. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality / price of the produce especially the vegetables.

I for one love baking and I am definitely guilty of peaking! I didn’t know that it could waste so much electricity just by peaking. Also more recently I have started to frequent farmers markets by my house and I must say I love it! With farmers markets, it feels more personal like those people actually appreciate that you are purchasing from them and you know where your fruits and vegetables come from so I think that’s always great.

Walmart is pushing for green products. i hope other store start stocking Green products

One thing my dad has always done to save energy is to turn off the oven before the actual time limit of cooking something, and he will let the heat slowly cook the remaining minutes, and just leave whatever he is cooking in there extra, really saves alot of energy.

Till then,

Jean

Good and simple tips.. I need to make a point to go to the local Farmers Markets I have near where I live, probably 4 or more days of the week you can find one with in 15 minutes or so!

I’m so lucky we live near a half a dozen farms and a couple of them have gone organic!