tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post8492986989007152502..comments2023-10-25T22:34:04.768+08:00Comments on Living a Little Greener: More Solar Cooking (and a giveaway)Bruise Mousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-6318962410911860552013-02-09T08:58:08.211+08:002013-02-09T08:58:08.211+08:00A big congratulations on two years and 200 posts B...A big congratulations on two years and 200 posts BM!<br />I was thinking again about a solar oven recently and just wish there was somewhere for it to sit, I will have a look at your link to the pizza box one though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-60042429259952607022013-02-03T06:57:06.297+08:002013-02-03T06:57:06.297+08:00Congrats on the 200th post!
I love dehydrating my ...Congrats on the 200th post!<br />I love dehydrating my fruit, it gives me snacks all day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-38450316370502294672013-01-30T07:21:27.823+08:002013-01-30T07:21:27.823+08:00thanks Zara! :) This helps because I had no idea ...thanks Zara! :) This helps because I had no idea lol do they tend to fall from the tree when they're ready or past it, as well? thanks again.Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413684955650645277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-8062909392104491512013-01-30T06:45:19.560+08:002013-01-30T06:45:19.560+08:00Ours are granny smith i think (being bright green)...Ours are granny smith i think (being bright green). But are only about half the size of the ones you buy.<br />Not sure if this is because they are a different type?<br />Ours tend to get a pink tinge to one side when they are ripe.Zarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09577592390723365734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-57671612971717437392013-01-29T17:25:23.415+08:002013-01-29T17:25:23.415+08:00well there you go. learn something new every day....well there you go. learn something new every day. thanks!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413684955650645277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-71277611578657661532013-01-29T17:24:02.798+08:002013-01-29T17:24:02.798+08:00I am loving not having to heat the house. So much ...I am loving not having to heat the house. So much cooler on those super hot days.Bruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-74786202362587028982013-01-29T17:23:09.302+08:002013-01-29T17:23:09.302+08:00I love that it is on Sunday morning as so many oth...I love that it is on Sunday morning as so many others are on Saturday which is just too crazy for us. It is in the carpark of the Stirling Council Chambers. Get there early if you can.<br />http://livingalittlegreener.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/discoveries-at-farmers-market.html?m=0Bruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-32761414326478494692013-01-29T17:14:45.896+08:002013-01-29T17:14:45.896+08:00Brilliant. thanks again :) I know I will enjoy i...Brilliant. thanks again :) I know I will enjoy it and use it when I get one, it's just the 'getting it', the saving up for it that's the challenge as I'm sure you know!<br /><br />I am imagining fresh cooked bread and muffins when camping mmm lol esp when fresh bread is a an all day drive away! Plus cooking in summer without heating up kitchen etc can't wait!<br /><br />Happy Blog Birthday, too, by the way. ;)Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413684955650645277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-63400684176365536222013-01-29T17:12:33.858+08:002013-01-29T17:12:33.858+08:00thankyou! If I get there I will let you know. St...thankyou! If I get there I will let you know. Stirling Markets..? I'm not sure I have heard of this one?Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413684955650645277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-62667942879997472682013-01-29T16:59:34.509+08:002013-01-29T16:59:34.509+08:00Kristy, this had been on my list for a while too. ...Kristy, this had been on my list for a while too. I have now regretted it at all. <br />Let me know if you want to come over and have a look.Bruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-310867992611561922013-01-29T16:58:18.711+08:002013-01-29T16:58:18.711+08:00I just love it. I plan to use it through winter to...I just love it. I plan to use it through winter too as it apparently doesn't matter if it is cold, as long as you get the sunlight. Imagine an all-day-cooked stew or curry - delicious.Bruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-7130281821823623122013-01-29T16:56:58.949+08:002013-01-29T16:56:58.949+08:00I'm not too sure but there is a great fruit se...I'm not too sure but there is a great fruit seller at the Stirling Markets on Sunday morning. They sell the most gorgeous apples and stonefruit from their orchard in Roleystone. I'm sure they could help. The main guy has an amazing beard so you wont miss him and his wife has long brown hair. Great for a chat and very helpful.Bruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-3182686120452150552013-01-29T16:54:12.400+08:002013-01-29T16:54:12.400+08:00I have seen the pizza box ones work quite well.
M...I have seen the pizza box ones work quite well. <br />My memories of Melbourne are pretty much 'four seasons in one day'. xBruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-42194535680726303972013-01-29T16:36:05.168+08:002013-01-29T16:36:05.168+08:00guys, esp Zara - could I ask please, how do I know...guys, esp Zara - could I ask please, how do I know when to pick my Granny Smith apples? The pinkerbelle is easy because they turn red but of course the Granny Smith ones don't?!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413684955650645277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-72977780354042874662013-01-29T16:35:13.112+08:002013-01-29T16:35:13.112+08:00Fingers crossed here too! thanks for the opportun...Fingers crossed here too! thanks for the opportunity.<br /><br />Saving up for a solar oven is on my wishlist, right next to my cargo bike. I am really trying hard to make it happen this year... we will see!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413684955650645277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-65615962300134284392013-01-29T14:51:10.713+08:002013-01-29T14:51:10.713+08:00Hi, I have just been showing hubby your posts on s...Hi, I have just been showing hubby your posts on solar ovens.I think its a fab idea and we have sun that belts through the backyard on any summer day. It will be a great way to make use of the sun and make bread. Now just a little more convincing to do.....<br /><br />Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077672749086471109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-40305402251145777782013-01-29T06:25:41.972+08:002013-01-29T06:25:41.972+08:00Congrats and happy 2nd birthday!
I'm going to...Congrats and happy 2nd birthday!<br /><br />I'm going to check out the pizza box tutorial...sounds interesting. I think Feb is really our only hope for that here in Melbourne town??! xAdventures with Dementiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09056148056776272022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-73739274781756055652013-01-27T10:09:48.731+08:002013-01-27T10:09:48.731+08:00Tricia, Australia is such a perfect place for sola...Tricia, Australia is such a perfect place for solar cooking. I made two loaves yesterday. Yum.<br />How did you and Heather go with the Sun Cook Book?Bruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-52685543144645986092013-01-27T08:16:45.422+08:002013-01-27T08:16:45.422+08:00Happy second blog birthday :-)
Fingers crossed - ...Happy second blog birthday :-)<br /><br />Fingers crossed - because that book is on my wish list. <br /><br />I've also been taking advantage of the sun and doing plenty of solar cooking. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-3645698000499374892013-01-26T12:41:50.787+08:002013-01-26T12:41:50.787+08:00Thanks so much for reading and leaving a comment. ...Thanks so much for reading and leaving a comment. It is always lovely to get feedback.Bruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-50485985849240732882013-01-26T12:41:09.715+08:002013-01-26T12:41:09.715+08:00An apple tree covered in fruit sounds fabulous. My...An apple tree covered in fruit sounds fabulous. My little tree has 3 fruit on it and we are pretty excited about that.<br />I remember seeing a home made dehydrator where someone got 2 flyscreens that were the same size (washed of course), lined one with baking paper, lay the fruit on the paper, clipped the screens together with bulldog clips to keep insects out, and popped these in the sun.<br />Thanks for reading.Bruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-53575965983314702502013-01-26T12:29:04.154+08:002013-01-26T12:29:04.154+08:00Congratulations on the anniversary! It is really n...Congratulations on the anniversary! It is really nice to read your blog and see what an effort you are making to live a 'different' lifestyle. Thanks for sharing what you get up to :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-16134688176331373722013-01-26T11:56:00.322+08:002013-01-26T11:56:00.322+08:00our new house has an apple tree covered in fruit a...our new house has an apple tree covered in fruit and I've been looking at recipes to use and preserve them. dehydrating them is a great idea. this book give away sounds amazing. count me in please.<br />Zarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09577592390723365734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-56761850600932445932013-01-25T18:28:03.995+08:002013-01-25T18:28:03.995+08:00Thanks.
The apples were delicious. There were a fe...Thanks.<br />The apples were delicious. There were a few different stages of dehydration depending on which shelf the fruit was on. I must say the white nectarines are my favourite. Yum!<br />Parcel shelf - of course! Thanks for reminding me about fruit leather. I think that will be a great use of the 36 degree day forecast for tomorrow.Bruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815417394312980369.post-6252358625174441262013-01-25T17:40:54.937+08:002013-01-25T17:40:54.937+08:00Thanks, knitgirl66. I can't believe I have mad...Thanks, knitgirl66. I can't believe I have made it to 200!<br />There are heaps of tutorials online for making solar ovens. The sun it such an amazing resource but we don't tend to use it enough. I'll keep an eye out on your blog to see how you go.<br />Thanks for entering the giveaway.Bruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.com