Solar Cookers - Solar Ovens

As I was studying the different plans that people have about ways to cook food without electricity I came upon a really neat idea. This Summer our little family will be filling our time with all kinds of unusual summer projects. Building a Solar Oven may just be on the To-Do list. I will let you know. Either way, this is a great resource for anyone who is looking for alternative cooking methods for during emergencies and power outages.

There is a whole organization devoted to educating the public about Solar Cookers. Here is their website: Solar Cooking. You will find all of the information that you need on this website. There is also a woman who is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints that shares her experience and expertise in cooking with a Solar Oven. You can find her information on The Idea Door Website.

Home Essentials List

Home Essentials for our Family of two adults and 2 or 3 children. The scenario planned for is that we are at home with no water (in pipes), and no electricity in sight for more then two days.

Bathroom
Portable Toilet
Heavy Duty plastic garbage bags or a Bucket
Privacy Tarps or tent
Toilet Paper
Deodorizer
Sanitary Hand Wipes
Portable Solar Shower
Shampoo and Conditioner
Body Soap
Lotion
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Tampons/Pads

Kitchen
Paper and Plastic: Plates, bowls, cups, utensils
Wash Basin
Dish Soap
Generator –OR-
Lantern and Mantles
Oil Lamps and Oil
Solar Lamps
Solar Oven
Tin Foil
Charcoal
Lighter fluid
Matches
Dutch Oven

Laundry Room
Wash Basin
Laundry Soap
Clothes Line
Clothes Pins

Under The Sink (cleaning supplies)
Bleach
All Purpose Cleaner
Baking Soda

Baby Supplies
Diapers
Wipes
Rash ointment
Baby Powder
Formula
Baby Food
Gripe Water