Solar Cooker Blog: News and Notes

May 7, Earth Day Solar Cooking In Santee California

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:18:24 GMT

What a great day it was! Starting off cold and foggy, but at exactly 8:30 am the sun burned through and another great solar cooking day had begun: Breakfast

May 7, What my fiancée says about solar cooking

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:12:28 GMT

I made some corn bread in my oven the other day and brought it in and set in on the stove. My fiancée walks up and cuts a piece and says to me 'I didn't

May 7, Copenhagen Lite Solar Panel Cooker- A Great Buy!

Tue, 07 May 2013 02:39:49 GMT

This was my first solar cooker & I use it with my class of 3rd graders. We've cooked cornbread, hotdogs, applesauce, pie, and macaroni & cheese with

May 7, Hot Pot- Solar cooking in San Francisco

Tue, 07 May 2013 02:36:06 GMT

The Hot Pot is working very well for my class of 3rd graders. Being in SF, & an early start school 7:50-1:50, cooking hours are limited. On a good day,

May 7, Another Use for a Laundry Basket (thermal heat retention)

Tue, 07 May 2013 02:32:20 GMT

I was researching about solar ovens and such when I came across a video of someone cooking beans in a dutch oven and using a laundry basket as a haybox/hot

May 2, SunPower Parabolic Cooker on Sale

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:26:20 GMT

Get the only American Manufactured Parabolic Cooker while it is on sale... Very high quality as well as very effective solar cooker. Click the link to find out more...

Apr 30, Earth Day 2013 Near Zion Nat'l Park

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:30 GMT

Earth Day is celebrated many ways across the country, but here in my area of Southern UT we had a grand Celebration at the Gateway to Zion which is a beautiful

Apr 24, all american sun oven in Hawaii

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:31:05 GMT

I saw an ad for one of these and decided to test the product, and to my amazement it actually worked with out ever following the sun much. it cooked my

Apr 24, Solar Cooked Quinoa

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:58:32 GMT

Solar Cooked Quinoa with a refreshing taste of goodness

Apr 20, Solar Cooking Teacher Vacaville, Fairfield, Davis, Vallejo, Benicia- North Bay Area California

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:18:53 GMT

I teach solar cooking and solar cooker fabrication through the local recreation center throughout spring, summer and fall, usually on Saturday mornings

Apr 2, Solar lemon bars

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:35:17 GMT

Hey guys. So when I go to the store I try to look for things that would easily be used in my sun oven. Well I happened across a sale of lemon bars, as

Apr 1, All American Sun Oven: Made for the American Consumer

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:28:56 GMT

All American Sun Oven, larger cooking space, hotter temps, more stable and easier to focus

Mar 27, Solar Baked Tilapia Tacos

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:56:42 GMT

The lime in the crust of this fish added the freshness in flavor that left me daydreaming of being on a beach. These tacos were quick and delicious!

Mar 22, Global Sun Oven Springtime Accessories Pack Special

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:56:24 GMT

Offer ends April 15th, 2013 Now is a great time to get a solar oven for Spring and Summer solar cooking as well as to add an additional tool to your emergency preparedness supplies.

Mar 21, HELP! Solar oven problems.

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:11:59 GMT

My group is doing a solar oven for our graded assignment. So far we wasted three days making two useless prototypes that cooled down the water that we

Mar 14, beautiful breads!!

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:50:27 GMT

So I started this 'homesteading' thing back before the 2012 chaos with the Mayan calendar junk. My significant other decided it would be a good idea to

Mar 9, Solar Students

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 07:06:00 GMT

Our school just received a 47 panel solar array from our electric company as a grant proposal that I wrote so now I wanted the 4th and 5th grade students

Mar 6, Sunny days are here to stay! ?

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:56:01 GMT

The past few days have felt like spring with such nice sunshine and clear skies. I sure hope these kind of days are here to stay for the next few months!

Mar 6, Always wanted to try one

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:48:07 GMT

I have always wanted to try one of these. I learned a lot reading the page....now to decide which one....hehe ____________________________________________

Mar 5, Solar Cooking DON'TS

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 04:46:10 GMT

Hey Guys! So the weather was actually nice enough to pull out my oven the other day and I was a little busy tending to other things, so I threw some

Feb 27, Steamed buns using Telkes reflectors

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:05:52 GMT

Makes about 8 buns, depending on size Dough: 2 cups all–purpose flour 1 teaspoon instant yeast 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 tablespoons sugar Pinch or two

Feb 26, Where does the condensation come from in the solar oven, I did not put any liquids in there

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:37:40 GMT

My name is Bob It is my first time doing this I do not know where the condensation is coming from please tell me ______________________________________________

Feb 22, Solar Cooking Class Information

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:27:40 GMT

Solar Cooking Class Information page

Feb 21, Solar Oven Recipes: Wheat Bread

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:32:44 GMT

Solar Oven Recipes: Wheat Bread

Feb 21, US Solar Survey: Participants Needed (February 2013)

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:57:23 GMT

If you live in US and have been solar cooking for at least 18 months, and are interested in being a solar cooking survey respondent, please email me at

Feb 19, Eng. Maan Kaadan (Solar Parabolics)

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:48:46 GMT

Dear Sir and Madam i have working on solar cookers since 1995, i have tried to use the dish of the satellite with 1.2 m diameter, it was very good but

Feb 19, Eng. Maan Kaadan Solar Parabolic

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:51:26 GMT

I have tried and manufactured many types of parabolic solar cookers and the most effective one is the deep focus with 160 cm diameter, and made of fiber

Feb 14, FREE Solar Cooking Class/Demo-St. George/Las Vegas Area

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:34:12 GMT

Come and get some free eats...or send someone you know that lives nearby.

Feb 6, FREE Dehydrating/Bake Racks and Turkey rack with GSO Purchase

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:01:29 GMT

Purchase a Global Sun Oven with Protective Cover and receive free accessories.

Feb 6, Solar Cooked Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:39:53 GMT

I figured if Zucchini bread is good, why not make it great by adding chocolate! Everything is better if it has a little addition of chocolate right?

Jan 31, Donate a Solar Cooker

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:03:58 GMT

Donate a Solar Cooker to Someone in need.

Jan 22, SunFlair Solar Cooker on Sale

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:52:13 GMT

One of our newest solar cookers...back pack size and for emergency on the go cooking.

Jan 22, Solar Cooked Pizza Dip

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:26:36 GMT

This was a super easy dip that can be used for any Italian dish you enjoy! Once cooked we ate it with crackers for a snack and then spread on wheat flat

Jan 22, reflective surfaces

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:21:25 GMT

Does the number of reflective surfaces that a solar oven has make a difference in how fast or how hot water heats up?? _____________________________________________

Jan 18, Solar Cooked Berry Cobbler

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:53:09 GMT

This turned out simply AMAZING! I highly recommend this easy recipe that is perfect for any sweet tooth craving you may have. I found this recipe

Jan 17, solar oven smell

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:27:19 GMT

Nathan- My dad recently bought a Global Sun Oven for me and I have used it about six or seven times. I did the vinegar wash after I first got it as the

Jan 15, Solar ovens aren't just for cooking!

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:11:19 GMT

Hey guys! So, I am big in to arts and crafts. I make polymer clay molds by cooking them in my toaster oven, so I thought to myself, 'I bet I could use

Jan 13, SunFlair Solar Oven

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 02:52:13 GMT

SunFlair Solar Oven; the Portable , Compact Solar Cooking Kit

Jan 12, Preheat the solar cooker?

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:35:25 GMT

At 11 a.m.today I put my first solar meal in my GSO - meatloaf in one pan, potatoes and carrots in another. The sun is out; the thermometer has not moved

Jan 12, "Solar Burner" Parabolic Model Clearance Sale

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:45:22 GMT

Now is a great time to take advantage of our least expensive solar parabolic cooker at an even lower price. We are clearing out this model for a new shipment to come. This cooker is our most powerful, most rugged and durable parabolic we carry.

Jan 12, Global Sun Oven Accessories Package Sale Extended to end of month

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:36:13 GMT

The manufacturer of the Global Sun Oven has extended the Holiday Accessories package sale until the 31st of January 2013, so there is still time to get in on this great deal.

Jan 11, why is solar cooking so important?

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:07:29 GMT

Hi, im Shae. My school is doing a class presidential election. A great majority of the kids are voting for a guy named Ricky, who wants more and more

Jan 10, First Time Solar Frying Pastries.....Sopapillas

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:15:57 GMT

Due to some seasonal sickness and recovering from the holidays it has been a few weeks since I last shared any of my adventures in solar cooking. Thankfully,

Jan 10, Year Round Solar Cooking

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:06:36 GMT

I belong to the yahoo Solar Cooking online group and was recently very dismayed that some of whom I thought were Veteran Solar Cooks, were discussing how

Jan 8, January 2013 Solar Cooking...bugers, clam chowder, muffins...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:45:23 GMT

Saturday (Jan 05th 2013) was a bright, sunny and cold day, but perfect for solar cooking. I just can't stand to see all of that sun going to waste and

Jan 3, Minimum ambient temperature?

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:52:07 GMT

Is there a minimum ambient temperature needed to allow a solar oven work? If so, what is it? We are conducting a science experiment to determine if the

Jan 3, Bogotá Colombia (And Miami, Florida)

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:40:13 GMT

I have been a solar cooking enthusiast for many years,and am a dealer for the Global Sun Oven in Miami, FL. I spend most of my time in Bogotá Colombia

Jan 3, Sunny Pepperoni Pizza Bread

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:28:18 GMT

1 loaf of French Bread (cut off ends so it fits in med. Oval Roaster) 3 Tbsp. Butter melted 1/2 med onion diced 1 sm pkg sliced pepperoni (dice slices)

Jan 1, Does the type of reflective lining in a box solar cooker matter?

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:44:57 GMT

My name is Josh. For our 6th grade science fair project, we are investigating, The effect of type of lining on maximum temperature reached. To make our

Dec 31, Solar Cooking Holiday

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:32:05 GMT

Solar cooking in the winter months even in Southern Utah, requires you to be on your toes and prepared and ready for those few hours or sometimes minutes