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earthmamaT
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Tammy
portola
California
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 Posted - Jul 21 2010 : 2:25:02 PM
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I'm new to MJF & excited to be here! I live in Sonora CA and the heat is in the upper 90's - 100's for the last couple of weeks. Trying to keep the house cool without going bankrupt from the PG&E bills is a challange. One of the ways I try to do this is by NOT using the gas stove ( WAY too much heat). So I use my fry skillet, crock pot and outside fire pit to do a lot of cooking. Do any of you know of a way to cook biscuits in a dutch oven or electric fry pan? I know it is a long shot but I am dying for some biscuits and gravy ( minus the heat). THANKS!
Tammy ~
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2010 : 6:22:01 PM
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I do not have a way for you, but I hope someone does. Our house does not have air conditioning where the kitchen is located. I try to keep the baking to a minimum, which is actually driving me crazy because I love to bake!
Farmgirl Sister #37
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kairosdreaming
Farmgirl in Training
24 Posts
Melissa
Pineville
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2010 : 7:09:45 PM
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If you google Dutch Oven Biscuits or Cooking Biscuits over an open fire there are a couple different ways for making biscuits that might work for you. I've heard of people cooking biscuits on the lid of a dutch oven as well. Hope that helps!
Melissa
http://checkeredchickens.blogspot.com/
They sicken of the calm that know the storm.-unknown |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2010 : 7:25:35 PM
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I have cooked biskits many times in a dutch oven, make your dough as you always do, and put some butter in the bottom of the hot pot, cover and check ever 4-5 mintes, cooking times will vary, due to heat differances, but the average is 10 minutes. then you canmake your sausage gravy in the same pot, after you dump out your biskits, just remember to stir constantly or it will burn.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Jul 21 2010 : 7:32:40 PM
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You can also make biscuits in a solar oven. In a hot location with direct sunlight, they bake pretty quickly.
Cindy
"There is more to life than increasing its speed". Mahatma Gandhi
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earthmamaT
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Tammy
portola
California
96 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2010 : 7:57:47 PM
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I am going to try the dutch oven this week! I just told my DH that I need a solar oven ~ What a great way to save energy!!!!
Tammy ~
"Be the change you want to see in the world" GANDHI |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 09:57:23 AM
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Prariehawk, I would be interested in more info regarding a solar oven, if you don't mind. Thank you
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
583 Posts
Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 3:34:06 PM
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I was telling my hubby last weekend I wanted to learn about solar cooking.
Kathy |
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 3:37:03 PM
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I use my bread machine for fresh bread without heating up the house. I use the crockpot alot too.
www.mrsrooster.blogspot.com
Farmgirl #1259
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 6:18:01 PM
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Amy
How do you like your bread machine? I been thinking about getting one. I am with you as the crockpot goes. Right now we do a lot of grilling outside too.
blessings
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
http://breathsoffaith.blogspot.com
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 7:52:11 PM
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Teresa--I don't know what the best source for solar ovens is--they are relatively easy to make and are basically a wooden box lined with foil and painted black on the outside; they usually have a plexiglass cover and well, you just set them outside on a sunny day and let the sun do its thing. I don't have one but I've eaten food cooked in one and I've seen them being used. I know they can be used for cooking everything from bread to meat to veggies---they are very popular with people who live near the Equator, who might not have access to electricity. They can get VERY hot inside--up to 400 degrees or more. I had the instructions for how to make one, but I don't know where I put them. You could probably find instructions for making one in Mother Earth News--seems like I remember an article in Mother about solar ovens. I had plans to build one but like so many other things, my plans got set aside. Wish I could be of more help. (It probably doesn't help that I'm a bit scatter-brained about all my various "projects".) You can buy one already made as well, but that wouldn't be near as much funLOL.
Cindy
"There is more to life than increasing its speed". Mahatma Gandhi
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JenniferJuniper
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Jennifer
New Hampshire
USA
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Posted - Jul 24 2010 : 09:36:51 AM
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When I lived in Mississippi my toaster oven was the lifesaver in summer - I did not turn on the range from May through August at all. I just made portions enough for one meal for myself & DH, i.e. no huge casseroles etc.
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 24 2010 : 10:05:35 AM
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I have never done this but, I think you can bake some things in your crock pot... We are grilling out a lot and trying to eat fruits more instead of baking. I am craving a nice cool fall evening...
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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