Cooking Under Pressure-How Green It Is
When I was in my twenties I was a pressure cooker, my definition: a person who cooks meals short order for a family of picky eaters on various eating schedules, while juggling school, a career, a carpool, baseball, basketball and soccer seasons, and a seemingly never-ending home renovation.
Along the way, I learned a couple things about kids:
- kids will eat foods they help prepare so I always recommend child safe veggie peelers as a must have in the kitchen
- you can slip a lot of nutrition into soup and thererby into your kids without them even suspecting what you are up to!
- kids love to see things close up, so don’t be afraid to keep a magnifying glass or microscope nearby
As I became a little older and hopefully more savvy, I began to look for ways to economize for the sake of my time, and that led me to a store called “Fortunoff’s” now gone, but was then “The Source” a destination spot for many a young homemaker looking for obscure kitchen items like my fish turner and my measuring spoons (dash, pinch, and smidge sized). It was there I purchased my first actual pressure cooker, a kitchen gadget of cartoon lore for most of my generation…I know for sure my mom never had one, and the only rare others I’d seen were in the basements of older neighbors.
This little stovetop appliance became my number one go to gadget anytime I was making soup, stew, rice, pasta, you name it, if it boiled it went in the pressure cooker. Chickens that formerly boiled for 2+ hours to make soup were ready for adding veggies in 30 minutes and tasted delicious when done. When cooking short ribs or other meats, I generally brown the meat and the onions in the bottom of the cooker with a little oil before adding water and the lid, it makes for a delicious full flavored gravy and I never worry that the meat will be tough.
Cooking accounts for approximately 10% of the energy used in a home, and pressure cookers cut cooking time by 60-70%, so by using this handy gadget, you can significantly cut you energy usage, good for you and good for the enviorment. The shortened cooking time also means that your kitchen doesn’t overheat, essential if you live in a warmer climate.
The most difficult thing about using a pressure cooker is getting over the fear of buying one, if this sounds like you get a less expensive one to start $50-$60 and try it, you will wear it out in time and want a better one. By that time you will know it was worth the investment and $100-$200 will not seem like much at all. Stainless steel, in my opinion, is better than aluminum, they hold up better with no fear of leaching of mineral content and they are better for browning meats. Always remember to wash the gasket by hand even though the rest of the pot is dishwasher safe.
When designing a new kitchen always remember to discuss with your kitchen designer what types of small appliances and pots you use so they can make sure your new kitchen offers the proper storage solutions to meet your needs.
About the Author
I have 20 years experience in Home Furnishings and Interior Design, specializing in Kitchen and Bath Design since ‘02. I have a passion for learning and love the opportunity to collaberate on projects of all sizes. My strengths in the field begin with my design background, use of color and texture to bring interest to a room, spatial relationships, organizational skills, innovation, decisiveness, and planning. I have had the thrilling experience of helping hundreds…?maybe thousands of people with their projects, and what I love is it never gets boring, and no two are ever the same. Thanks for reading.
Please follow my blog at http://www.kitchendesigntrends.blogspot.com
Hire me to design your kitchen at http://www.thekitchendeziner.com
Orgone Energy Belt Back Pain Medicine self improovement
|
|
Stainless Steel Ring Football Soccer Barcelona FCB Team Rotatable Fans Gift New $0.15 |
|
|
Soccer Ball Stainless Steel Mini Pocket Watch with Key Ring Free Gift Box $0.90 |
|
|
Sport Soccer Ball Game Stainless Steel Watch Unisex $0.99 |
|
|
America club soccer Mexico Stainless Steel Watch $0.99 |
|
|
Evw Soccer Hooligan Pit Bull Stainless Steel Watch New $0.99 |
|
|
Evw Soccer Hooligan Pit Bull Stainless Steel Watch New $0.99 |
|
|
Football Soccer World Sport Stainless Steel Watch $0.99 |
|
|
Football Soccer World Sport Stainless Steel Watch $0.99 |
|
|
Football Soccer World Sport Stainless Steel Watch $1.49 |
|
|
Football Soccer World Sport Stainless Steel Watch $1.49 |
|
|
GIRL SOCCER PLAYER SPORTS 9MM ENAMEL ITALIAN CHARM 100% STAINLESS STEEL $1.99 |
|
|
ENAMEL SOCCER BALL 9MM ITALIAN CHARM 100% STAINLESS STEEL $1.99 |
|
|
ENAMEL SOCCER MOM 9MM ITALIAN CHARM 100% STAINLESS STEEL $1.99 |
|
|
ENAMEL ITALY SOCCER SPORTS 9MM ITALIAN CHARM 100% STAINLESS STEEL $1.99 |
|
|
SOCCER FEVER SPORTS 9MM ENAMEL ITALIAN CHARM 100% STAINLESS STEEL $1.99 |
|
|
SOCCER USA SPORTS 9MM ENAMEL ITALIAN CHARM 100% STAINLESS STEEL $1.99 |
|
|
U. S. SOCCER SPORTS 9MM 100% STAINLESS STEEL ENAMEL ITALIAN CHARM $1.99 |
|
|
USA SOCCER SPORTS 9MM ENAMEL 100% STAINLESS STEEL ITALIAN CHARM $1.99 |
|
|
Dog Tag SOCCER SPORTS TAG Religious Athletes for Christ – Stainless $2.00 |
|
|
SOCCER MOM 9mm LASER Italian Charm STAINLESS STEEL SPORT $2.45 |
|
|
Soccer mom laser 9mm stainless steel italian charm new $2.99 |
|
|
Quality Stainless Football Boot Soccer Shoe Keychain Ring Christmas Gift Idea $3.69 |
|
|
2x Stainless Steel Earring Stud Ear Plug Soccer Football Club AC Milan Italy $3.79 |
|
|
Soccer Ball Fútbol Stainless Steel Stud Earrings $3.99 |
|
|
Stainless Steel Soccer Dog Tag $4.99 |
|
|
Toronto FC Soccer MLS Stainless Dresser Knob / Pull $5.44 |
|
|
D.C. United MLS Soccer Stainless Dresser Knob / Pull $5.44 |
|
|
Chivas USA MLS Soccer Stainless Steel Dresser Knob/Pull $5.44 |
|
|
FC Dallas MLS Soccer Stainless Steel Dresser Knob/Pull $5.44 |
|
|
Real Salt Lake MLS Soccer Stainless Dresser Knob / Pull $5.44 |
|
|
LA Galaxy MLS Soccer Stainless Steel Dresser Knob/Pull $5.44 |
|
|
Houston Dynamo MLS Soccer Stainless Dresser Knob / Pull $5.44 |
|
|
New Soccer Ball Puff Stainless Steel Stud Earrings Sport $5.99 |
|
|
Stainless Steel Soccer Player 4-Piece Italian Charm $6.00 |
|
|
Stainless Female Soccer Player 4-Piece Italian Charm $6.00 |
|
|
Soccer Ball Studs Studex System 75 Stainless Ear Piercing Earrings Silver $6.99 |
|
|
2 Stainless Steel Post Stud Earrings B/W Soccer 0qE $7.49 |
|
|
Bully Stainless Steel Soccer Hitch Cover #CR-416 $7.50 |
|
|
Dog Tag SOCCER SPORTS TAG Religious Athletes for Christ – Stainless $7.95 |
|
|
Stainless Steel Silver Soccer Beads Fit European Charm Bracelets Free Shipping $7.99 |
|
|
NCAA Ohio State Buckeyes 4 Piece Barbecue Set $26.27 College Team Four Piece BBQ Set Tailgating never looked so good! This four piece BBQ set is a perfect way of showing your team pride on Game Day. Each utensil is printed with your favorite college team’s artwork. Item Highlights: Stainless steel construction Includes tongs, brush, fork and a laser etched spatula… |
|
|
Washington State Cougars 8 oz Stainless Steel Flask – NCAA College Athletics $32.95 A flask is a great gift for that man in your life. Personalize it with the large pewter appliques and choose from many styles!… |
|
|
Thermos Funtainer Bottle, Soccer $21.60 Thermos Funtainer Bottle – SoccerThermos vacuum insulated steel beverage bottle is perfect for school lunches. With thermax double wall vacuum insulation, this 12-ounce bottle retains cold temperature up to 12-hours. The kid-proof design features unbreakable stainless steel interior and exterior to withstand daily wear and tear. Easy open lid is hygienic with a pop-up straw for drinking. Sweat-pro… |
|
|
Manchester United Dangle earrings $6.94 No Description… |
|
|
Game Time New Jersey Devils Elegance Series Watch $99.95 This beautiful women’s watch features official team logo in gold on Sunray dial and Miyota® Quartz movement. Case and bracelet are stainless steel with 23K gold accents. Watch is water resistant to 5 ATM (165 ft) and has limited lifetime warranty…. |
|
|
Seattle Seahawks 2 Can Holder Set $20.00 Set of two Silver enameled stainless steel Can Coolers with sculpted & enameled metal emblem depicting your favorite team. Hand wash only…. |
|
|
Great American Products Minnesota Vikings Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker – Minnesota Vikings One Size $33.49 You can mix a drink for the big game while your favorite team mixes together tackles and touchdowns when using the Great American NFL(r) team Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker. The cocktail shaker is decorated in team colors and designed with a premium metal team emblem…. |
|
|
San Francisco 49ers 2 Can Holder Set $20.49 Set of two Silver enameled stainless steel Can Coolers with sculpted & enameled metal emblem depicting your favorite team. Hand wash only…. |
|
|
Tissot Men’s T0274141605100 T-race Stainless-Steel Automatic Black Dial Watch $1,615.50 2009 five CD set. Contains 100 tracks of all-time great horn players, passionate Latin Jazz, the coolest crooners, contemporary grooves and Jazz piano masters packed onto five CDs. This great quality set is, as the title suggests, 100% Jazz!… |
|
|
Tissot Men’s T17158652 PRC 200 Chronograph Watch $349.75 The Tissot Men’s PRC 200 Chronograph Watch features three large, easy-to-read chronograph subdials and a tachymeter for enhanced functionality. Constructed with a stainless steel case, the watch includes a stationary stainless steel bezel and a stainless steel link bracelet with a secure fold-over-clasp-with-push-button. A scratch-resistant sapphire window shields the black dial face, which featur… |
