Wood Oven vs Gas Stove
@SIDIKIMPOLE (2372)
Eldoret, Kenya
May 11, 2025 10:21am CST
Like any loner in a rural area, I prefer to cook my meals rather than eat in a restaurant. Eating at home is cheaper, the food is fresh and clean. So, unless I have travelled far in which case meal time finds me far from home, I prefer to cook my own food. I have a wood oven which utilizes firewood, most of which I collect by cutting off tree branches and laying aside to dry. These are plenty and almost inexhaustible since I have so many trees. I also have a gas system; a 6kg cylinder complete with a grill and burner. Refilling it is Ksh 1200 (about USD10). A 6kg gas cylinder lasts two to two and a half months when used to cook light meals and almost half the period when used to prepare foods that take longer to cook. I prefer the wood oven since after cooking, it retains heat which I can use for warming water for showering. It as well keeps the house warm. What kind of fuel do you use to cook regularly?
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@celticeagle (176697)
• Boise, Idaho
11 May
You have quite a setup. I don't care for gas. We live in an all electric apartment. I had a series of bad experience with gas when I was younger so I don't use if I don't have to. I think it really depends on what you are cooking. Some things need to be cooked faster or more controlled, so gas or electric would be good. But, bread and pizza, those types of things do well in the wooden one.
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@celticeagle (176697)
• Boise, Idaho
12 May
@SIDIKIMPOLE ........I thought gas was. I'd rather have the electrical.
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@Shivram59 (43366)
• India
12 May
We have a couple of gas cookers. One of my friends in a very small village burns wood to cook. He has his own fields. He needn't buy rice or wheat or even vegetables from the market. Everything comes fresh from his own fields.He has a small family comprising of only four members.
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (2372)
• Eldoret, Kenya
12 May
You are right,. Electricity is also a green form of energy, so the environment is safe.
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (2372)
• Eldoret, Kenya
12 May
That is great. Electric ovens are environmentally friendly
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (2372)
• Eldoret, Kenya
12 May
Great to know that. I hope you get gas to supplement the convection stove
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@LadyDuck (478339)
• Italy
13 May
@SIDIKIMPOLE The convenction stove is 100% electric. Gas is no more allowed in apartment buildings here in Italy.
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (2372)
• Eldoret, Kenya
13 May
@LadyDuck Electric energy is green energy and healthy for the environment. I strongly recommend it
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (15344)
• Torrington, Connecticut
14 May
I currently have an electric stove and miss the convectional gas fire one
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (2372)
• Eldoret, Kenya
14 May
But I think the electric one is better and cleaner
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (15344)
• Torrington, Connecticut
14 May
@SIDIKIMPOLE Cleaner yes but better no, depending on the metal of the pot or pan the cooking takes longer
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (2372)
• Eldoret, Kenya
12 May
Awesome! I guess gas is less expensive compared to electricity
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@Dreamerby (8741)
• Calcutta, India
12 May
I prefer eating at home because that's how I stay healthy otherwise fast food gives me digestion issues.
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (2372)
• Eldoret, Kenya
12 May
Food prepared at home is usually fresh and clean. Some fast foods are not clean and not fully cooked..
@SIDIKIMPOLE (2372)
• Eldoret, Kenya
12 May
I am sure it serves you quite well..
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@pitsipeahie (5336)
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12 May
Its always gas stove for us but once in a while we use the electric stove or the induction stove.
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (2372)
• Eldoret, Kenya
12 May
Gas stoves or cookers are usually fast and easier to use
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