Is it worth buying an electric kettle for boiling water...? I (think) it can boil water alot faster but is it more efficient to use than a regular stove top kettle (energy wise that is)? I am trying to be more energy conscious...

The dunkel is very different from other dark beers. It’s made with real dark malt from Lammsbrau’s own maltworks. The brewery is exceptionally green/energy efficient. Veg oil delivery fleet – because it’s...

I live just down the road from OG and haven’t been. But if it matters to folks, they worked VERY hard to make the new building very green and energy efficient. I sorta recall they are solar powered.

Efficient. Induction cooking is the most sustainable form of cooking. Notably more efficient than its competitors, gas and electric, induction cooking will help you help the planet. And, by using less energy, your monthly cooking...

. This must be 30 inches or narrower because of the layout of our small kitchen but can be tall. We’re not sure about freezer above or below and I’d love to hear your thoughts. 3) Dishwashers that are energy efficient...

I just started shopping and am looking for recs. I would prefer more than 50 bottle capacity and at least 2 temperature zones, energy efficiency a plus. Any recs, winehounds??

think all the added butter to grilled cheese just pushes it over the edge. Toaster ovens are also ideal for baking small quantities of things — a few chicken breasts, croutons, etc, etc. It’s much quicker and more...

Start eating everything in your freezer now while replacing the empty space with ice or other non-perishable frozen things (noncarbonated drinks, etc). It’s more energy efficient to have the freezer full but everything will...

I agree with the previous poster RE: chest freezers. To add chest versions tend to be a tad more energy efficient due to the fact that you lose less cold everytime you open them. With a chest freezer you are also much less likely...

Benchmark barbecue and truly paradisiacal Mexican food

I just got a microwave a couple of months ago, mostly so I could heat up things quickly and more energy-efficiently. So far, so good, and I keep discovering new uses for it. Today I bought microwave popcorn and tried it out. It...

to year. The big differences when the price goes up are: noise (pay more for quieter), efficiency (pay more for less water usage/more energy efficient) and convenience features (pay more for customizable loading like adjustable...

of gift that keeps on giving or am I just fobbing my problems off on another. The space heater was returned and replaced with a Coleman for half the price and twice the heat and the same energy efficiency - well, better really...

We have it and we love it. It’s fantastic. The only drawback is you can’t fit large platters/pots. I always wash these by hand anyway, so it’s not a problem. It’s also very energy/water efficient, and very...

care of the electrical side, for gas you’re on your own) or go to the most energy efficient appliances you possibly can every time you “upgrade.” There has GOT to be a reason why so many European chefs and...