NO ELECTRICITY? LET'S TRY COOKING WITH TEALIGHT CANDLES

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  • @okeating3663
    @okeating3663 11 місяців тому +23

    I did this 3 years ago. We lost power after a transformer blew in 5 towns. So remembering my girl scout days and my dads survival methods.
    I did tealight candles in a foil lined cake pan and a dollar tree cooling rack on top. Heated water for tea , reheated pizza wrapped in foil. Boy you could hear sizzle. Cooked some eggs.
    Yes the more tea lights will give more heat, cover the pot or pan traps heat and steam in pot or pan. Just watch and do this on the stove. Becareful with flames. . As always be safe.

  • @cr-dv3or
    @cr-dv3or Рік тому +30

    have used this method with a couple of differences, I use beeswax candles because they burn hotter and a recycled aluminum pie plate with the oven door open and both racks as close together as possible with the "tealight pie" on the lower and the cooking pot on the upper.

  • @gannygoo
    @gannygoo 2 роки тому +42

    Whoa I'm really impressed. This will definitely come in useful this winter here in the UK. Many thanks x

    • @asimpleseason2616
      @asimpleseason2616  2 роки тому +9

      Folks in the U.K. have been on mind as of late with the energy situation, and unfortunately, I think we could be close behind. Thanks so much for being here :)

    • @LM-128
      @LM-128 Рік тому +3

      🙏🏽🪶 🌅

  • @vickibains7128
    @vickibains7128 11 місяців тому +9

    I had to do this often around 10 years ago. I had a stainless steel rack, used my butcher block to place the tea lights on, put the rack on top and then put my pan on top of the rack. I made bacon and eggs, used foil to close it all up to make an oven and heat up left over lasagna, etc. It works like a charm!!

  • @shirleylake7738
    @shirleylake7738 10 місяців тому +14

    This is a good idea to use for those in apartments.😊

  • @kathleencole9546
    @kathleencole9546 2 місяці тому +5

    I love that the tea lights will actually cook my food. I am currently prepping for winter or any kind of catastrophy God forbid. Thank you so much for demonstrating for your viewers. I will be getting more tea lights.

  • @rduggan2011
    @rduggan2011 2 роки тому +61

    use the tray from your pressure cooker, steamer, or even your air fryer rack , i have just started cooking with tea lights, however i am also ex armed forces, and we cook like this all the time, when in the field.

  • @lynneclark5313
    @lynneclark5313 Рік тому +8

    Great Idea!!! Thanks! I have an idea: use a piece of spaghetti to light the tea lights. As for it having trouble getting hot enough for stir-frying: if you extended the walls to the grate it would hold in more of the heat. If it is going to be a long-term need making the box and sides out of thin metal would be doable. Maybe tin cans would work. I LOVE your tea mug!!

  • @onlineappliedlearninginsti6788
    @onlineappliedlearninginsti6788 Рік тому +15

    I have a small outdoor grill for coal (but I am using tealight candles) and it is really amazing! I work from home so it adds a nice ambience as well.

  • @leighmartin5290
    @leighmartin5290 Рік тому +12

    About 15 years ago we had a very bad ice storm and we didn’t have power for 6 days. I made coffee, oatmeal, and heated soup using tea lights. I put the candles on foil and used 2 cans to put a small grate on. My family was happy. Even the kids that didn’t like oatmeal. I always keep lots of tea lights. Thanks from Oklahoma 🇺🇸🇺🇸💐

  • @Katya-zj7ni
    @Katya-zj7ni 2 місяці тому +4

    Don’t have your tealights so close together, leave a good space around them, as they heat up
    So close together you can get an almighty flash and burn yourself or the house down. It’s essential to keep good airflow . You probably could have used 5/6 candles rather than 9 for a good result ❤

  • @JonNevius-pu7oh
    @JonNevius-pu7oh Рік тому +6

    Want to try cooking on the tealite heater. Thanks for the ideas. You are fun to watch.

  • @nicolapicola4502
    @nicolapicola4502 Рік тому +4

    I was amazed! Was very sceptical at the start!

  • @pennypillow4445
    @pennypillow4445 Рік тому +11

    this is a wonderful video, simple and concise info. ive experimented with tea light candles for heating up water just now. i bought a lovely chinese tea set but i hate having to go downstairs for the kettle. i always have candles lit in my room and found this video. it takes 3 tealight candles to heat up about 250ml of water in 15mins and im now enjoying a lovely cup of camomile tea. i want to try making rice now :)

    • @asimpleseason2616
      @asimpleseason2616  Рік тому +6

      Oh that’s fabulous, Penny...so glad it worked out well 😊

  • @missmarple2793
    @missmarple2793 2 роки тому +9

    You are a clever girl!!!!

  • @eiryamorlais4978
    @eiryamorlais4978 Рік тому +1

    Wow, indeed, thank you! Per your charming nature as well.:)

  • @onlineappliedlearninginsti6788
    @onlineappliedlearninginsti6788 Рік тому +15

    To get that stir fry sizzle for your veggies, it might be best to let the oil heat up before you add the veggies. This also reduces the amount of time the veggies cook (are in the skillet) and then they can retain more of their nutrients.

    • @asimpleseason2616
      @asimpleseason2616  Рік тому +3

      I waited a bit to get it hot but I think the veggies were cold from being in the fridge so it cancelled out some of the heat :)

    • @onlineappliedlearninginsti6788
      @onlineappliedlearninginsti6788 Рік тому +2

      @@asimpleseason2616 That could be it. When I make rice I use a double pot with a strainer(steamer). I add my veggies for the last minute of cooking. This would probably be ideal for then tossing them in the skillet. 🤔

  • @cduffy6708
    @cduffy6708 Рік тому +3

    Could use a cookie tin with holes in side ( manual can opener is good for this ) to hold tea lights and use foil pie pan or bowl on top of rack to cook in. Thin foil container will allow heat to penetrate through quicker than a regular pot bottom...

  • @carolynsanutelli3711
    @carolynsanutelli3711 2 місяці тому +2

    Plain yellow mustard is fabulous to put on burns, takes sting out and heals faster

  • @davidhill1045
    @davidhill1045 Рік тому +3

    Lower grid as the tea lights have burned down increasing distance to the utensil. In my experience lowering the grid does improve the heat for cooking

  • @amechealle5918
    @amechealle5918 3 місяці тому +4

    If you use a small cake pan (I got mine at dollar tree last year we used to use a chicken bake pan originally) the heat will stay in the area of the pan better than tinfoil. When my daughter was younger (30 years ago) we started having “in the dark” meals. We basically cooked much like you did in this videos only we added small River stones among the candles to even out the heat. We even got really creative and managed a Alfredo lasagna in a ceramic oven my friend made us after joining us for one of our “in the dark” meals. We still do them and maintain the no electricity (except for the heater during the winter) rules no phones, tv, radio etc. it’s a great time to chill and just talk about things going on. Don’t forget you can also use the heat from the sun in a sun oven during the day.💕

  • @christinesmith8721
    @christinesmith8721 2 роки тому +5

    Very helpful video 👍 thank you
    I've prescribed!

  • @lawriefoster5587
    @lawriefoster5587 Рік тому +4

    So well done and very well explained!! Thank you for sharing all
    of your talents.

  • @kelvinlaishram6792
    @kelvinlaishram6792 13 днів тому

    Awesome idea 👏

  • @51Springfield
    @51Springfield 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks! Great idea!

  • @belindahugheslifestyle
    @belindahugheslifestyle Місяць тому

    Great demo, thank you.

  • @fanzbison6417
    @fanzbison6417 Рік тому +5

    You can get cast iron food warmers specifically designed to accommodate a tea light that heats a cast iron grid which helps retain and spread the heat evenly long after the tea light is spent. The pot or pan sits on the iron grid and its economical and indispensable in times of power outages or emergencies.
    With some basic modifications by making a windbreak you could use it outdoors, obviously not in an enclosed space such as a tent or dwelling as this can be dangerous and lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, a colourless, odourless gas. Even from bbq's particularly the disposable variety and poisoning can occur even if the bbq is smouldering or almost spent.

  • @juanitasullivan3372
    @juanitasullivan3372 Рік тому +4

    That really is so cool. I have a couple of single burner propane burners for back up and a small barbeque on the deck. I buy tea lights by the package at Dollarama here. Those tea lights burn 4 hours which is great. I use a flat bottom pressure cooker as opposed to an insta pot because I can put that on a propane burner and still cook a meal fast.

  • @stigmatamartyr4223
    @stigmatamartyr4223 2 місяці тому +2

    I wish I had seen this sooner 😭 We had no power for over a week during Hurricane Milton a couple of weeks ago. I was missing my own tea and coffee. I know for next time

  • @HarpSealLover2007
    @HarpSealLover2007 Рік тому +2

    This is so cool!! I'll keep this in mind just in case!! Thank you for the video!

  • @marigold6920
    @marigold6920 2 роки тому +3

    That is amazing.

  • @pearlsav1789
    @pearlsav1789 2 місяці тому

    I am really liking this tea light method.

  • @barbarawilson834
    @barbarawilson834 2 роки тому +7

    Excellent idea!

  • @ghadamarie555
    @ghadamarie555 7 місяців тому +1

    Such an interesting experiment.too cool idea.Thank you ,dear❤❤❤

  • @marym9228
    @marym9228 Місяць тому

    I saw someone use a muffin tin to place the tealights in & set the pan on top. If you have a electric stove you can put the tealights under the coils.

  • @karleedu
    @karleedu 2 роки тому +2

    That's amazing!

  • @sherrelstroot3034
    @sherrelstroot3034 Рік тому +1

    Great idea! Thank you.

  • @kerrieford6110
    @kerrieford6110 Рік тому +1

    Very good vedio

  • @mlsawdon9368
    @mlsawdon9368 Рік тому

    Thank you that was good to know for senior citizens without a spouse , now how to keep things cold. Do have a generator but in case it doesn’t work need a alternative thank you

    • @ceciliajones7816
      @ceciliajones7816 Рік тому

      If the weather isn’t too humid clay pots, one at least 1 inch larger than the other, with wet sand on the bottom of the largest then place sand on the bottom, insert the smaller pot, add sand around the sides, cover small pot with lid.
      Evaporation keeps it cool enough to save fresh produce. Meats dairy etc will need a cooler with ice. If you don’t know how to properly pack a cooler do a little research online.
      If I ever get land I want a root cellar. If I’m lucky enough to have a creek I’ll build a cold house!

  • @nickcasolino8903
    @nickcasolino8903 Рік тому +3

    Hi, try A metal Fondue set with Fondue fuel. You could cook anything you want in those gear..

  • @retiredpsych2658
    @retiredpsych2658 2 роки тому +7

    Thanks for demonstrating. What percentage of the candles was used up?

    • @asimpleseason2616
      @asimpleseason2616  2 роки тому +7

      Great question. To do all three things, about 1/2 :)

    • @John_Chiasson
      @John_Chiasson 2 роки тому +5

      Keep in mind that there are several grades of tealight candles. The cheapest quality might last from a half hour to 2 hours. Then there are the graded candles with 4, 6, and 8 hour burn times. In Canada, Amazon has the burn times in the descriptions. If the package doesn't say anything you can safely assume they are 4 hours or less. If you find them at the dollar store don't expect anything better than the 30 minutes to 1 or 2 hour grade. But they all work. For a hotter burn (quickly boils water and frys), check out the DIY alcohol burners made from beverage cans that hikers use. I first learned about this for rehydrating and warming up dehydrated (fully cooked then dehydrated) camping/hiking meals.

    • @Miniver765
      @Miniver765 Рік тому +1

      Some people that do jewelry making use small alcohol lamps to heat the little colored glass rods. They run on denatured alcohol. I use that instead of canned sterno in my little folding camp stove.

  • @user-uy8nw9zm6b
    @user-uy8nw9zm6b 4 місяці тому +2

    For a long power outage, how long would the tea lights last? What brand tea light did you use? Thank you.

  • @annawassmuth3641
    @annawassmuth3641 3 місяці тому +1

    Cover the fry pan mightily also help

  • @kathleencole9546
    @kathleencole9546 2 місяці тому +1

    By the way I like your cute Snoopy cup 😊

  • @momof2momof2
    @momof2momof2 Рік тому +4

    I bought a small charcoal grill just for this purpose. Thankfully we haven't needed to use it yet. You can also keep a product called Sterno on hand. It's what is used at buffets to keep the food hot. Love your idea about using the tea light candles, 🍃🍂🍁🥰💗✝MAGA🍃🍂🍁

  • @leslietinyhousebuilderwann3851
    @leslietinyhousebuilderwann3851 2 роки тому +6

    If you have a gas stove could you put the tea candles under the grates? Just a thought. I might try that before anything happens.

    • @asimpleseason2616
      @asimpleseason2616  2 роки тому +1

      I'm not sure since I don't have a gas stove... Hopefully who has one can chime in :)

    • @cherylT321
      @cherylT321 2 роки тому +4

      I’ve seen videos where someone cooked on a gas stove with the tea lights under the grates!

  • @elainewhitlock6338
    @elainewhitlock6338 5 місяців тому

    Great idea!!

  • @catgirl897
    @catgirl897 2 роки тому +6

    I did n't think the rice would cook!!

  • @Christine-nj3kl
    @Christine-nj3kl 2 місяці тому

    Many thanks

  • @hemantparakh6462
    @hemantparakh6462 7 місяців тому

    I am a Fan of Sir Peter F Drucker and I enjoy making Tea using Candles

  • @susanannweller-ds4lu
    @susanannweller-ds4lu 2 місяці тому

    Wow!

  • @cjb1934
    @cjb1934 Рік тому +1

    thank you i needed that one you are always so informitive big help

  • @BethCatt-jq6xi
    @BethCatt-jq6xi 7 місяців тому +1

    I would've just used a 9x9 inch square backing pan lined with foil, and why not use larger candles to get more heat. When I was a teenager, our heater went out, so I lined my mom and dad's kitchen counter with all the candles I could find, and I put a mirror 🪞 behind the candle 🕯 the temperature went from 32 to 52 degrees, so at least it wasn't so bad , and our handy man got our heater fixed before the next day

    • @asimpleseason2616
      @asimpleseason2616  7 місяців тому

      A 20 degree difference is impressive...I didn't film it but I did try using more candles to raise the temperature in the room...it did work but the only thing I found was that the fumes from all the candle wax was too much for me

  • @cynthiaakacyndsmith6539
    @cynthiaakacyndsmith6539 Рік тому +1

    We live in north eastern Michigan, I get it. We are out in the woods near Lake Huron. We have outages ever winter. I have made soups and hot chocolate - tea - and other thing with tea light candles.. You are Oh so good doing this for all, Thank you.😊

  • @marybello4511
    @marybello4511 Рік тому +1

    Will the heat of the tea lights damage a glass top stove? Could I use a 1/2 flat pan with @1" sides be used with the tin foil and tea lights.

  • @willcc5074
    @willcc5074 11 місяців тому +1

    are Coleman stoves safe to use indoors? Don't think so. They are for outdoor use only, so the tea candles make alot of sense in a power outage during the winter.

    • @asimpleseason2616
      @asimpleseason2616  11 місяців тому

      I have used our coleman indoors with a window open with no problems...as long as it's not in use for extended periods it should be ok :)

    • @asimpleseason2616
      @asimpleseason2616  11 місяців тому

      I have used our coleman indoors with a window open with no problems...as long as it's not in use for extended periods it should be ok :)

  • @maraAzar
    @maraAzar 11 місяців тому

    I keep a bunch of burners for chafing dishes.. or just get my grill going on my deck.. always keep a bag of coals and some firewood for the winter months, you never know when you might need them badly

  • @carolmurray123
    @carolmurray123 10 місяців тому

    You have very good heat distribution on the bottom of your pot with all those tea lights. I wonder if you could have used half the tealights spaced a little further apart

    • @asimpleseason2616
      @asimpleseason2616  10 місяців тому

      Interesting idea...it may be just a matter of BTUs as in more tealights, more heat...but could give spacing a try

  • @yeshuachristdrivenandinspi6998
    @yeshuachristdrivenandinspi6998 4 місяці тому

    I did this when my lights were cut off
    Where did you get the grate from? I would love to purchase one.
    This video brought back old memories

    • @asimpleseason2616
      @asimpleseason2616  4 місяці тому

      I thrifted the grate but you can also use a cooling rack propped up with some canning rings or something similar :)

    • @katperson7332
      @katperson7332 3 місяці тому

      An oven rack should work but I’ve had success with a cake cooling rack and another time I used a splatter guard which is meant for use with a frying pan to prevent splatters. A thin pot helps as well, as it’s quicker. I usually put the tealights in a cake tin, with the rack over the top and then the pot of water etc. a lid also of course on the pot.

  • @sunrise6252
    @sunrise6252 9 місяців тому

    Butane burners can be used indoors.

  • @Starscream2588
    @Starscream2588 Рік тому

    What I would do with the tin foil. I would have the walls come a little more up May be around the rack if can. but a little more up wards.

  • @shoshanaabrams7121
    @shoshanaabrams7121 Рік тому +2

    Sidenote: You have beautiful teeth! Thanks for the demonstration

  • @denisepacetti4559
    @denisepacetti4559 11 місяців тому +1

    From all the videos I've watched, the secret is a lid.

  • @barbm7175
    @barbm7175 Рік тому +1

    So stock up on tea lights

  • @Andluth
    @Andluth Рік тому

    Where and what kind of rack is that? I don't have one. Cheers!

    • @asimpleseason2616
      @asimpleseason2616  Рік тому +1

      You could use any type of rack...even a cookie cooling rack if you raise it up with something underneath that's a good height. Even some canning rings in each corner might work

  • @lcgcamrrms9
    @lcgcamrrms9 11 місяців тому

    Always use a lid. It retains the heat

  • @LenoreMckenzie-wx6nb
    @LenoreMckenzie-wx6nb Рік тому

    I just found your utube. I’m so happy I bought a ton of tea lights to cook with and your idea was great. Thank you so much .

  • @sarahireland7727
    @sarahireland7727 7 місяців тому

    Your skillet needed to have the heat spread out to the size of the skillet. Like having a smll stove burner for smaller pans and bigger burners for larger pans. Your heat was concentrated to the center of the skillet.

  • @ceciliajones7816
    @ceciliajones7816 Рік тому +1

    Fire pit! Learn how to cook using open fire. Flame and coals are used for different cooking.

  • @janonthemtn
    @janonthemtn Місяць тому

    Saw thison YT >use a muffin tin for eachtea light

  • @BethCatt-jq6xi
    @BethCatt-jq6xi 7 місяців тому

    I ounce saw a stove made to copk with tea 🍵 light candles it was so copl looking

  • @kittygaming3878Therian
    @kittygaming3878Therian Місяць тому

    I make s'mores over tea lights

  • @irenemorley75
    @irenemorley75 Місяць тому

    You didn't need to use so many candles for the rice, then add couple more for veg but you wouldn't be using fresh peppers ? boil tin veg at the same time with rice with candles apart.

  • @TallMichelleWithTheLongHair

    First time I ever saw anyone put salt in water before it started boiling, but I'm from the country, so never mind.😂

  • @san5987
    @san5987 Рік тому

    Why does the water have to be changed out every 6 months that you store? I think I saw it in another of you're videos.

    • @asimpleseason2616
      @asimpleseason2616  Рік тому +3

      Thanks for your question...it's just to ensure no bacteria has a chance to multiply over a long length of time. :)

  • @Katesharpandvoice
    @Katesharpandvoice Рік тому +2

    Instant rice would take less time, and the water doesn't need to boil. I think your frying pan is thicker than your rice pan and the fry pan wasn't hot before you added the food. Steaming your veggies on top of your rice will also work as you make the rice.

  • @emergencytrip
    @emergencytrip Рік тому

    you slay lisa

  • @blushbaby5278
    @blushbaby5278 2 роки тому +5

    I'm more impressed if it could cook meat

    • @asimpleseason2616
      @asimpleseason2616  2 роки тому +5

      Perhaps, if the meat were cut up into little pieces and put into a small soup or stew it might work that way :)

    • @buickinvicta288
      @buickinvicta288 2 роки тому +7

      I've done it, it works. I used a smaller stainless steel pan. I got it hot first, then easy to sear a small steak. You could easily do hot dogs, burgers or eggs. All good in an emergancy.

  • @jjaeger7552
    @jjaeger7552 2 місяці тому

    Where’s the protein? Meat and potatoes!