The Home and Garden section of the Sunday, April 13, 2008, The Grand Rapids Press included an article on the energy savings and health benefits of steam ovens. Energy savings result from shorter cooking times, lower wattage of the cooking elements, and the ability to prepare an entire meal without the use of the stove top, an inefficient cooking method due to the loss of heat around the sides of the pots. Health benefits result because foods cook faster without losing as many of the natural flavors and nutrients. Therefore, less salt and other seasonings are required.The article suggested the websites of several manufacturers and I checked them all. mieleusa.com was my favorite with more information about the products, features and benefits, and the steam cooking process. However, my cooking and traveling interests were aroused by the culinary tours described on the vikingrange.com site. The other sites mentioned were kitchenaid.com and gagganau.com. The sharpusa.com site does not currently feature steam ovens and suggests that viewers check back later in the year.
The picture above shows one of the Miele ovens featured in the article.
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