I'm loving the cooler weather we're having. And, I don't think it is my English roots which is causing this LOL
Don't get me wrong, I love using my solar oven, in conjunction (when required) with our two plate gas stove from our old caravan.
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| Our re-purposed caravan stove - we use the top two plates and the grill, but have never used the oven as it apparentlty chews LP gas like a box of chocolates in the hands of two young'uns:) So, the oven doubles up as my mouse free bread bin |
But, both of those are limited. Firstly, by the weather, and secondly by the amount I can cook at any given time - normally two pots full of food in / on either.
During winter, when it's pouring down with rain, and using the Rosie, a whole new world of cooking opens up.
This is the use to which I put the Rosie last week...
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| Clockwise from the top: Hot water for washing up (for perspective in a 10 litre pot), jars and lids being sterilized for the granadilla jam busy being prepared in the centre pot, the kettle (which is permanently on the boil), chicken pieces being boiled for a hearty chicken soup the next evening, home-grown butternut, and, on the very left, there is a pot of rice cooking. |
The Rosie accomodated 6 pots and the kettle...plus in the oven I roasted chicken pieces and made bread rolls.
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| Chicken pieces roasting in my Rosie - the rolls went it later...:) |
Don't forget the hidden benefit. Whilst all this is going on, our home was also being heated - to a very comfortable temperature :)
Now, considering that all of this used only 12 pieces of wood in total, I call that an economical way of cooking food whilst heating our home.
I think Rosie is not only efficient, but pretty darn beautiful as well. I'd LOVE to have something like that!
ReplyDeleteSue - She is exquisite LOL All RMan's choosing - I was going to go for a plainer, cheaper model, but he didn't think it looked "farmy" enough. Thank goodness, I am besotted with her :)
DeleteWow I love your woodstove! Ours is smaller, with the oven below the firebox, but is still plenty big enough to cook everything in winter, just a shame that we are having such a warm autumn, we haven't had it fired up much yet this year!
ReplyDeleteFarmer Liz - We have had a few days which weren't really cold enough, but any excuse is good enough to fire her up :)
DeleteThat stove is just lovely & it does double duty!
ReplyDeleteDFW -That was exactly my arguement to RMan when it was pleading time... lol
DeleteI'm warm, cozy and full already.
ReplyDeleteLove from Mum
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Mum - Thanks - so are we [grin]
DeleteI like your stove better than ours. Ours is a replica of an 1890's kitchen stove. It's practical but it doesn't have the cheery glass plate that lets you see the fire. We couldn't use it in summer if the power went out as the heat would drive us all out of the building. Our gas powered stove is our primary, but if we ran out of propane it would be the wood burner.
ReplyDeleteHarry - She is magnificent. RMan was most insistent that he had to see the flames - looking at fire burning always makes one feel warmer somehow.
DeleteYeah, we can't use ours in summer either... :(
Dani - in my sternest voice, i repeat - SHOW PICS OF THE FOOD PLATED!!!!
ReplyDeletei love your stove. do you think it would cost alot to ship it to me? i'll send you a dozen lobster in return - bahahahahah!
your friend,
kymber
Oi - kymber is writing to me in UPPER CASE - you are being stern, aren't you...?
DeleteLOL
Yeah, kymber, plenty, plenty moola to ship to you. Sorry.
LOVE ROSIE! now there's a sight for sore eyes. where did you get her?
ReplyDeleteMagda - Thaks :) You can get them from Fire & Gas in Somerset West. Fernando is the person to speak to - tell him I gave you his name :)
DeleteOnce upon a time fires and stoves served the dual purpose of cooking food and warming a home. How rare that is these days.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful stove and some mighty fine looking meals. :)
Bill - Those were the (sensible) days, weren't they. Addmittedly, not that practical in the heat of summer, but a lot friendlier on the environment - and our purses :)
DeleteGreat post, Dani. You make an excellent point about the adaptability of weather related cooking. That goes hand in hand with eating what we produce ourselves and the need for flexibility. Living close to the land is a different lifestyle. One I wouldn't trade for anything in the world.
ReplyDeleteLeigh - Thanks. Oh, no, we wouldn't trade it either... ;)
DeleteNothing like coordinating to make the most of your effort! That's a beautiful stove, and I agree about the glass front. My little woodstove would have considerably less with a solid iron door, but I've never been sorry I ponied up for the glass!
ReplyDeleteQuinn - It must be my (ancient) Scottish roots - why waste anything - even stove top space LOL
DeleteYeah, the visual flames certainly add to the ambience, and the feeling of warmth.
I have this on my wish list on amazon... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nordica-Rosa-Kitchen-Wood-Stove/dp/B00E3BBFS8
ReplyDeletedo you think someone will buy it for me?
Sol - Wow - that is cheaper than I paid for it. But there again, I guess that transport to SA plus the distributors mark-up make up the difference.
DeleteI hope someone buys it for you :)