Even with all the buzz about alternative energy these days, solar ovens aren’t poised to replace the traditional gas or electric versions — at least not in the developed world. But making a simple ...

Even with all the buzz about alternative energy these days, solar ovens aren’t poised to replace the traditional gas or electric versions — at least not in the developed world. But making a simple ...

From cool, dewy European mountain ranges and humid Central Asian forests to the urban sprawl across North America and the arid landscapes of the African continent, millions of people are cooking with ...

Solar cooks can use the sun's rays to make meals from rice and beans to spare ribs and even cake — no electricity or gas required. With the... Heat waves have been the bane of summer for many in the ...

Solar cookers have been tried out in refugee camps in the past with mixed results. The stoves often took many hours to cook a meal, did not last long in the harsh environmental conditions often found ...

This week we’re taking a (hot) look at solar cooking. Today: what you need to get into solar cooking. After the jump: A breakdown of the types of cookers and how to buy or build them. At the most ...

The recently unveiled GoSun Stove is a portable, tube-shaped solar oven that's billed as being powerful enough to cook a full meal, even on cloudy days. Much like the Solar Kettle, this solar cooker ...

I like to do things the natural way when cooking. Since my kitchen gets really hot when I cook, I would like to try a solar oven. Is it really possible to cook with solar and how can I make an oven? – ...

Even at the ripe of age of 79, I am living proof of the old adage, “You learn something new every day.” Recently, I was visiting someone who had a solar cooker on her deck. I don’t think I’d ever seen ...

Sunny weather makes ovens out of more than just cars. The same physics that make a hot car interior a hazard to children or pets left inside can be used to heat food in solar cookers. In Sacramento ...

Heat waves have been the bane of summer for many in the Midwest and Northeast, including the millions left powerless after severe weather earlier this month. As we reported, many people without power ...