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    hot water boiler you never seen before

    I think it depends on what type of pot it is, and how much tea you drink. Most of them are fairly well insulated and pretty energy efficient.

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    Early dinner preshow izod center

    Going to see Bruce Sat night. I am looking for good food, efficient service, something delicious and not fancy. We will probably be eating at around 4, so a place that is open for lunch and does not close between lunch and dinner...

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    How long does brine last in the fridge?

    . Actually, when I stop to think about it, I’m not wasteful about everything. I’m very ecologically conservative, and EVERY refrigerator and/or freezer is energy star rated, my heat pump is the most energy efficient...

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    Induction vs. Gas Stove [moved from Home Cooking]

    've had pans off the burner for 30 seconds and when I put them back, the cooktop turns the burner back on automatically. The main things I love about induction are the response time, energy efficiency, and the fact that it...

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    What's up with my Kitchenaid dishwasher's Superlong Washtime??

    , no rinsing, and exactly one hour later they are done sparkling clean. I thought appliances were supposed to be getting more energy efficient - 3 hour cycles doesn’t sound like it to me!

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    The Essential Freezer [Moved from Home Cooking]

    I’ve had a chest freezer, and I prefer them because they’re more energy-efficient. Since this will have to live in the garage, that’s important. Yes, I have experienced the “What the heck is this?”...

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    need advice on cooktop stoves

    the high energy efficiency (I’ve read it’s 90-95% efficient vs. around 50-60% for gas and even lower for radiant electric) and the very precise control over the heat level. It’s also a bit easier to clean up...

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    Going "green" in the kitchen

    needed for driving) to the beer store, our kegerator is more energy efficient than the old spare fridge in the basement we used to keep our cans and bottles of beer in, and we don’t have cans and bottles to recycle. The keg...

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    Toaster Ovens

    for anyone who’s interested: It is, in general, more energy efficient to use a natural gas-powered device to produce heat than it is to use an electric-powered device. Most electricity in the U.S. is produced from fossil...

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    Lex and 24th.....what's good?

    modern. The atmosphere is like a bistro you might find in Paris, pleasant and with a bit of energy. Seating is a little close, but not uncomfortably so. Service here is also friendly and efficient. Salon Mexico, on E. 26th St.,...

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    Bachelorette Party suggestions for mid 30 y.o. bride to be

    You might consider Barbounia, on the corner of Park Av. S. & 20th St. Tasty Greek/Mediterranean food. Friendly, efficient service. Huge space with very attractive decor. A vibe with lots of energy and, though the noise level gets...

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    100 mile planetary misconception

    States). Similarly, importing beans from Uganda or Kenya—where the farms are small, tractor use is limited, and the fertilizer is almost always manure—tends to be more efficient than growing beans in Europe, with its reliance on...

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    What produce do you dry and how do you use it?

    Thanks for the link to barryfarm.com, I think I’ll order a few things. I would buy or make a dehydrator. Yes you can dehydrate in the oven, but most ovens have 170degF as the minimum temp, and don’t have a fan, and are...

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    10 or 11 hours in a slow cooker?

    refrigerating it. I’ve read putting hot food in the fridge isn’t energy-efficient and the food may cool down too slowly to prevent bacteria from forming? Having said that, I haven’t gotten sick from doing this...

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    Refrigerator - Bottom Freezer: Drawer or Door?

    Drawer is more energy efficient. DT

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