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Given the below I'm planning to cook a big batch of Mexican chicken on Saturday for the freezer. Does anyone else plan their cooking around the weather? Or is it just me?

If it’s not raining and anything above 14⁰, we’re outside. Either on the grill or in or on the wood fired oven/cooker.

Paella this weekend.

Particularly like Porchetta cooked from the oven - wood definitely makes it taste nicer.

I batch cook chilli con, chicken curry and my tomato pasta sauce. I use mobile electric hobs which gives me 3 rings to cook on. I very much enjoy it!

We’re not really into batch cooking here. However I do make sure that the washing machine works overtime when the sun is out rather than in. Also it’s my job to put the towels out to dry whether that be on the line or in the conservatory.
Wash the dogs or anything else on a sunny day for free warm water.
The slow cooker is a boon as it’s only 210W and so usually satisfied by PV on a dull day (and it really tenderises meat).

SWMBO returned from the shop today with a load of discounted beef mince. I'll make a huge scotch bonnet chilli batch next week on a good solar day. The joy of a good freezer!

Same as you Stan, we run the washing machine ragged when opportunity presents. It used to feel odd working this way now it seems odd not to! On the best days we'll see 6.5kW coming in for hours. That takes care of everything and is a joy to be in amongst.

Just been for 2nd jab, swmbo has started a double batch of chilli while I was out. I reckon this skillet could easily do a 16-20 person batch if used as a potup close to brim.

Swmbo spotted it tail end of last year for a tenner. This is its 1st outing. Self contained, non stick, 1.35 to 1.5kW, whats not to like?