Catching rays: Solar cooking's hip for saving energy, keeping homes cool


	Catching rays: Solar cooking's hip for saving energy, keeping homes cool

farfalla294

7-18-2007 8:07 AM

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solar power, cooking, solar cooking

farfalla294 says:

A curious and interesting idea with some recipes into the article. It also explain as this system works.

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