Friday, June 19, 2009

A home starts with the kitchen! (A guide to a better home, life and planet)- Part 1

• Start of the day, start of a new life and a greener planet
Most of us start our day with a nice warm cup of coffee, what about turning over a new leaf with that habit? Using an automatic kettle will lead to a better and more efficient energy consumption, and who knows, depending on your coffee-ing habits, might lower the burden on your pocket too!!

Once you have a kettle, make sure you descale it regularly to prevent the buildup of fur inside it, because it will reduce the efficiency of your kettle, or prevent it by using filtered water, that is soft in nature, and does not contain the minerals and compounds responsible for “furring”. Using descalers if cleaning it manually is a hassle!! These are non-toxic and relatively easy to find, or try a strong vinegar solution as the cheapest alternative. Rinse the kettle thoroughly afterwards.

Match your pan size to the amount of food you are going to cook, to save energy and your time. Or if you are cooking a small amount of different types of foods, look for a divider or steamer, it will help you with the cooking multitasking, and allow you to cook 3 or even up to 6 dishes at the same time.

written with creative assistance from: http://creativecp.org/