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For years, wind, solar and hydrogeneration have been the key to charging the house batteries without resorting to an internal combustion engine. Decisions about what to fit will depend on a combinatio

AS THE HEART OF THE HOME, THE KITCHEN CAN BE DESIGNED TO BRING THE FUN TO FAMILY LIVING, WRITES TALLULAH RUSHAYA

We reviewed more than 50 smoothie makers in our GHI test kitchen to find the ones that will whip up a delicious fruity drink in seconds. The best bit? You have total control over what goes in the mix.

For those of us who aren’t experts in off-gridding, the motorhome hook-up is a power lifeline, an umbilical cord to civilisation. Plug in to the campsite’s electricity supply and you have a pitch powe

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 1 tbsp olive oil6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into large chunks2 tbsp piri-piri seasoning1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed350g bas