New kid on the block, just installed yesterday – this beauty is a Thermalux Gourmet Cooker, a wood heater and oven all in the one unit.

Imagine my surprise when I saw the little metal plaque on the bottom – “Wise Living”, seems fitting. Even the gift tea towels beat the same logo.

Following the manufacturer’s instructions, just a small fire lit on this, its first day – to burn off the fumes as well as getting the heater ready to swing into action in days and months (years even) to come.

It will be a great multi-tasker, heating the house for us, while at the same time allowing for cooking on its stovetop and in the oven. Perfect!! Can’t wait to put it through its paces……