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If you are looking for a way to green your kitchen, you may want to think about the way that you cook. Cooking isn't a huge strain on your electric bill, but every little bit helps. Stoves have been around for ages. They are a stout, reliable friend. Their cooking methods are favored by gourmands. Microwaves, however, are easy to use and fast. Even those who are inept in the kitchen can make food in the microwave. Unfortunately, they suffer in the classiness department. You wouldn't have a five-star general over and feed him something cooked in a microwave. It would be gauche.
So which appliance is better for the environment?
