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Black Beans in Curry Broth

When I was making a pot of beans last week, I tasted the pot liquor about halfway through, and it was out of this world. Tangy, garlicy, and rich. But by the time we sat down to eat a few hours later, the flavor had waned considerably. A few dollops of yogurt brought it back to life, but I pined for the beans that were.
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Five Pizzas

First of all, let me say that five pizzas is too many. But tonight we are enjoying the leftovers of the last and best one, with no work at all, so maybe I shouldn’t complain.
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A Pot of Beans on a Cookstove

A pot of beans, simmered all day on the slow side of the stove. The next day we reheated them with some leftover brown rice, and stirred in a dollop (or two) of yogurt to each bowl. Mmmm. Way better. Remember not to forget the yogurt.
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Cookstove Quesadillas

This is the first time I’ve made quesadillas since we installed the Kitchen Queen, having spent the interim trying to push her limits (haven’t yet). We used to have them at least once a week… before the Queen stole my heart, and hijacked my imagination.
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Cookstove Basics

Ranges and Hoods

The golden age of wood- and coal-burning stoves gave rise to not only colorful expressions, but a novel feature that changed the way people cooked and kitchens looked. In the late 19th century, concern for better health led to research in domestic science, which in turn made sweeping improvements in America’s kitchens. Experts advised that a properly ventilated cook space was essential, and the range hood became an integral element of kitchen design.
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Cookstove History

Foodways in 1910

This article, written by the Montana Heritage Project, details the eating and cooking habits in early American Society. It’s a fascinating look into how stoves came into existence, and offers insight into why many people still prefer to use cookstoves.

Technical Information

EPA Exempt Stoves and Wood Heating Appliances

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States is responsible for regulating emissions from wood heating appliances as part of the Clean Air Act. Most cookstoves are intended to be for cooking first and foremost and because of that, the EPA doesn’t consider them subject to their regulations. EPA exempt stoves are any stove meeting the definition of “cookstove” under the New Source Performance Standards. The EPA defines a cookstove as the following:
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Design Guide to Wood Cookstoves

Design Guide to Wood Conserving Cookstoves - Cookstove Community

Published in 1980 by the non-profit organization Volunteers in Technical Assistance, this lengthy guide “promotes stoves and cooking methods that are inexpensive, culturally acceptable, and environmentally sound.” If you’re just starting out in the cookstove world, this is the place to start: It has everything from the basics of how stoves work, how to run them efficiently, select your wood, and more.

Right click the PDF file below and select “Save As…” to download the guide.
Wood Conserving Cookstoves – A Design Guide

Articles, Technical Information

Cookstove Manuals

We get it: Your cookstove has seen more winters than you can count, it needs some tuning up and you’re not exactly sure how to do it so you go looking for the manual. Unfortunately, it’s been years since you’ve seen in and it may as well have sprouted legs and wandered off. The stove’s manufacturer is out of business and/or just doesn’t have any contact information, so you’ve got nowhere to turn to in order to find that cookstove manual.
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Cookstove Cookies

Cooking cookies on a cookstove! We can’t think of anything more perfect. This recipe makes for some great soft-style cookies and was recommended to us by a friend.
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