Thermal Cooking

Thermal cooking is a great way to use less fuel, keep cooking heat to a minimum and have time to do the other things you enjoy.

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Thermal Cooker

Published on February 8, 2016; last updated on May 1, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

With a thermal cooker, start dinner when it’s convenient & transfer pans to the thermal cooker. Let it cook 4 to 8 hours while you do other things! [More] Thermal Cooker

The Perfect Small Thermos

Published on December 8, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A 2-cup (pint/half liter) thermos that retains heat for 10+ hours — perfect for cooking rice or beans and making yogurt! [More] The Perfect Small Thermos

Beat the Heat: How to Cook Rice in a Thermos

Published on September 7, 2015; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cook rice without all the heat and humidity — while you do other things! [More] Beat the Heat: How to Cook Rice in a Thermos

Thermos Nissan Thermal Cooker

Published on May 1, 2014; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A Thermos Nissan thermal cooker lets you cook while doing other things, similar to a crock pot. Also cut down on stove fuel and heat in the kitchen. [More] Thermos Nissan Thermal Cooker

What Makes A Good Thermos?

Published on November 30, 2012; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want to keep your coffee hot on a cold night? Some bottles will do it, others won’t. Here’s a comparison of different types of bottles and how they work. [More] What Makes A Good Thermos?

Cleaning a Thermos

Published on September 19, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

So your Thermos needs more than just a swish of soapy water with a bottle brush. How to clean way down in there? Here are six techniques: [More] Cleaning a Thermos

Make Your Own Yogurt

Published on April 13, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Detailed description and instructions on exactly how to make your own yogurt from powdered milk — better than store-bought! [More] Make Your Own Yogurt

Best Thermos Bottles

Published on January 13, 2011; last updated on March 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

My choices for the best Thermos bottles, ranging in size from 16 ounces (2 cups) to 61 ounces (almost a half gallon). I’m amazed at how well they keep food and drinks hot! [More] Best Thermos Bottles

Thermos Cooking

Published on October 6, 2010; last updated on May 1, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

11 keys for successful Thermos cooking plus 2 Thermos recipes – how to save energy and keep heat out of the kitchen [More] Thermos Cooking

Dried Beans in a Thermos

Published on October 6, 2010; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cooking dried beans in a thermos is an easy way to prepare them to use in another recipe – do something else while they cook. Less sodium and easier to store than canned beans. [More] Dried Beans in a Thermos