Lisa Zahn

I thought it would be fun to post a list of the most-read posts on this blog.  Every day I see several of these posts come up after someone has found them via Google or another link or somewhere. Here they are, in order: Basement Redo--Clothesline and Pantry Shelving Too bad our basement is still nothing special. This post probably disappoints the Googlers. The Salmon Patty Recipe Using The Solar Cooker and Rice Pudding Recipe My Whole Wheat Bread Recipe and Tips (by popular "demand"!) I never make bread anymore because I find I can't really eat it without negative health repercussions, sadly. and finally... On Family Meetings and Chores I think it's interesting to see what people find on my blog.  There might just be a LOT of households making those salmon patties.  I wonder if we've inspired anyone to have a family meeting?

On Sunday we used the solar cooker for the first time. It arrived on our doorstep a couple of weeks ago after months of being on back order. Yes, demand is that high, and the company ( Solar Oven Society based in Minneapolis ) is having a hard time getting the recycled plastic materials they use to make their SOS Solar Sport ovens . I like that these ovens are made in Minnesota and were designed with the help of our very own 3M engineers. I decided to buy one rather than make my own because they're so lightweight (less than 10 lbs.) and more dependable than a homemade version--though I know a lot of people are building their own with great success. See my sidebar under "Interesting and Inspiring" for a page of ideas. I also like that for every Solar Sport I buy, some of my money goes to providing Solar Sport Ovens to homemakers in Africa and other needy countries so that the women don't have to ruin their health cooking over an open fire in their tent or hut. Here...