KAYLINDA
Head Chef
Good Article Andy! Stir Stir Stir!
Am I the only person in the world who does NOT have a microwave?
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Barbara L
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My mom discovered that if she put a 2-crust fruit pie in the microwave oven for awhile, and then put it in the regular oven (not sure of times), the filling did not run over.
Barbara
Barbara
subfuscpersona
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No microwave due to limited counter space.
For the home cook, microwave ovens seem to be used primarily for reheating and defrostring.
I've worked at a number of places that had an employee kitchen equipped with a microwave. I brought in home-cooked meals and used the microwave to reheat. It was great!
Many commercial frozen (and quite good tasting) meals can be purchased at a supermarket. Because the microwave is safe (eg - it turns off automatically) these meals are great for kids or the elderly, because the cooking is self-limiting.
My Mom, who suffered from dementia in her last years (and therefore could not be trusted to use the stove) was able to learn how to use a microwave. She could "cook" nutrious meals in her home; this enabled her to stay in her home and provide meals for herself. The safety factor of the microwave for anyone who cannot be trusted to use a stove should not be underestimted.
For the home cook, microwave ovens seem to be used primarily for reheating and defrostring.
I've worked at a number of places that had an employee kitchen equipped with a microwave. I brought in home-cooked meals and used the microwave to reheat. It was great!
Many commercial frozen (and quite good tasting) meals can be purchased at a supermarket. Because the microwave is safe (eg - it turns off automatically) these meals are great for kids or the elderly, because the cooking is self-limiting.
My Mom, who suffered from dementia in her last years (and therefore could not be trusted to use the stove) was able to learn how to use a microwave. She could "cook" nutrious meals in her home; this enabled her to stay in her home and provide meals for herself. The safety factor of the microwave for anyone who cannot be trusted to use a stove should not be underestimted.
Jikoni
Sous Chef
I have one, never cooked in it, but great for warming up leftovers and defrosting. Oh yeah and making a cup of tea masala.
thumpershere2
Head Chef
I use mine to reheat and defrost foods. Love the micro pop corn too. I don't care for cooking with it tho. food taste better cooked the old fashion way.
