The energy crisis and global warming are sparking an interest in how to cook in more energy-efficient ways. At the time of writing this article, electricity prices were slated to increase by 20 per cent or more across most states of Australia, off the back of earlier hikes. More inspiration!
According to Australian consumer watchdog CHOICE, cooking the daily nosh typically contributes to about five per cent of the household electricity bill. However, that proportion can be significantly more depending on the type and size of your appliances, how often and long you use them, at what settings, plus other behaviours around cooking. With the energy crisis likely to get worse, what's a passionate cook to do?
Assess your appliances
A major suck on power is anything that
