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from Mary in Shorewood, WI:
#84
What is the most energy efficient way to cookâwith my electric stove, a slow cooker or a microwave?
A microwave is a good choice.
In general, a microwave oven uses less overall energy for cooking than an electric stove or a slow cooker. Of course, if you're cooking a large roast or baking a cake, the oven is the best choice because you want a certain result. A slow cooker is a good way to cook or keep small amounts of food warm, as is a toaster oven. Use the microwave whenever possible for reheating or cooking appropriate foods.
Published Thursday, April 16, 2009