The stove is the hungriest appliance in your whole home. When using, double up and put bread in with your lasagna.
Use a saucepan lid when cooking and turn the stove off five minutes before your food is suppose to be done. He already collected heat will complete the job.
Open the oven when done and allow the heat to heat your home for the evening.
If you are buying a new oven or new home, opt for a gas stove as they are the most energy efficient (and if the power goes out, it will still work!) Also look for the EnergyStar brands!
Invest in a pressure cooker, they reduce gas expenditure used for cooking by up to 50%. Better yet, look for a Cobb oven (pictured above), which requires no electricity or gas! www.cobbamerica.com $139.00
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