It was thought to be outdated. Yet, solar cooking has never been so well-known. Faced with the scarcity of fossil fuels and the explosion of our energy bills, solar cooking is attracting more and more French people. Ecological, economical and eco-responsible, it is today presented as a Credible alternative to traditional cooking methods. Hard to believe? Let's explore seven preconceptions together that will prove to you that solar cookers have a bright future ahead.
Ah, the famous cliché of the eco-conscious hipster in flip-flops and socks is a persistent one. What if we broadened our horizons a bit?
Solar cooking is not reserved for one tribe, but for all those who wish to:
If wanting to cook with renewable and entirely free energy is a pipe dream, then many of us are deluded.
If you're looking to cook your eggs in the sand, perhaps... But, with a well-designed solar cooker, it's a different story entirely.
A model like the Sunplicity reaches a temperature of 230°C in just a few minutes under good sunlight.
The result? Gentle, controlled cooking that's much quicker than you might think. Admittedly, you might not be able to grill a steak like you would in a frying pan, but for slow-cooking, baking, confiting, or even gratinating, the sun is the chef in the kitchen.
And you, meanwhile, can get on with your tasks or enjoy your leisure time: no need to supervise.
Solar cookers are often imagined as a whole lot of fuss. The cookers are complicated to assemble. You need to arm yourself with patience, have the right tools, and constantly make adjustments.
With Sunplicity, it couldn't be simpler. The parabola unfolds and is set up on its base in a jiffy. No screwdrivers or spanners needed.
No plug, no button, no technologies to get to grips with. Simply position the reflector once and for all, place the dish in the hollow of the parabola and let nature do the rest.
What more could you ask for?
Soups, tarts, vegetables, cakes, meats, gratins, risottos, tagines, dishes from here and elsewhere… The list is long. With its deep parabola, the Sunplicity even allows you to cook a whole chicken.
France is renowned for its gastronomy. The inventor of Sunplicity lives in Occitanie, a region of fine foods. Garbure, aligot, cassoulet de Castelnaudary, and cuttlefish rouille are regularly on the menu. Not to mention duck confit.
So, do you really think he could do without these dishes? Certainly not! However, with solar cooking, they are cooked to perfection!
Furthermore, we invite you to Discover our solar cooking recipes.
Quite the opposite. It's quite the reverse.
Solar cooking is gentle and gradual. It doesn't damage food, respects the texture of ingredients, and their true flavour. Herbs and spices gently infuse and permeate the meat.
There's no need to add loads of oil. A little salt, a few herbs and spices, and you'll be amazed by the power of the flavours in your mouth.
No, solar cooking does not make food bland. it's the exact opposite it make food much tastier as it enhances the flavour, now get accustomed to the true plaesure of food.
Isn't it time to break the vicious cycle?
Danger? Unless you confuse a solar cooker with a badly placed giant mirror, there's no risk.
The Sunplicity is equipped with several safety systems that allow you to cook with the sun peacefully.
Unlike braziers, with the Sunplicity solar cooker, you won't risk scattering glowing embers or burning yourself.
Unless you slip your hand deep into the parabola, you risk nothing.
Even for your children, the Sunplicity is safer as the mirror stays cool and the oven cannot tip over.
Discover Sunplicity, the safest solar oven there is.
Really? Do your calculations. Between the cost of energy, gas canisters, bags of charcoal and firelighters, solar cooking instead allows you to save money.
The Sunplicity is designed to be durable. You buy it once and that's it! No consumables, no maintenance, and no parts to change. Finally, a barbecue that won't rust.
In fact, by cooking with energy emitted by the sun, you quickly recoup your investment. The Sunplicity is probably the most economical cooking device in the world in the long run.
Solar cooking deserves better than preconceptions. It is free, gentle, ecological and economical. Far from being a vague utopian concept, it is establishing itself as a concrete and realistic cooking method.
Why wait? Discover the pleasures of solar cooking today
