jinx, what does microwaving do to your food? - Page 3

Undertoad · 02-11-2010, 11:12 AM

Microwave measuring meter. I bought one 25 years ago from Brookstone. I measured every microwave oven I could find, and every one I've owned since then. Never found a hint of a leak.

It makes me think the meter is broken, but I can't afford a microwave meter measuring meter.

Clodfobble · 02-11-2010, 03:09 PM

My father still uses the gigantic Kenmore he bought sometime in the 70s. It has manual timer and heat knobs, is built like a tank--I want to say I was at least 9 before I was strong enough to pull down the door by myself--and it still works great.

monster · 02-11-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint

Other hippie wacko extremists feel free to answer as well. I'm asking because we have a microwave in our new house.

It heats it up. Do we really care beyond that?

If we do... it just jiggles the molecules, makes them move fast. But not fast enough to jump. unless maybe you put the plastic shit right next to your food.

Microwave in ceramic or expensive tupperware, no cling film. And don't use it to actiually cook stuff. Defrost and reheat.

Your brain will stay in tact if you watch the food cooking through the little window. Trust me. I'm a Dr. You may get very bored, though, after the first or second time. Unless you're sub-vegetable in the IQ stakes. or a Dr. in microwaving.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-12-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by monster

You may get very bored, though, after the first or second time. Unless you're sub-vegetable in the IQ stakes. or a Dr. in microwaving.

If you get bored, you're microwaving boring stuff. Solution.

Happy Monkey · 02-12-2010, 08:16 PM

Healthwise, there's some evidence you shouldn't microwave stuff in many kinds of plastic. But that's not a problem with the microwaves themselves; except insofar as they let you heat stuff up in plastic at all.

skysidhe · 02-13-2010, 09:30 AM

I think the most important attribute is that when you spill liquid it won't run through. I think it is time for a new microwave.

monster · 02-13-2010, 01:28 PM

BrianR · 02-16-2010, 07:43 PM

My (non cooking literate) wife microwaved an egg. I still haven't gotten it all off the kitchen ceiling.

Why oh why do people do stuff like this!

monster · 02-16-2010, 08:33 PM

shits and grins

Pie · 02-16-2010, 08:47 PM

A guy blew the door off the microwave with an egg at my workplace (two careers ago). Stank the lunchroom up to high heaven.

monster · 02-16-2010, 09:21 PM

Did it coincide with his handing in his resignation? Imagine fish stew with an uncracked egg floating in it..... program for 10 minutes on way to bosses office.... "That's it, I quit!".... hit start on way past......

02-11-2010, 03:09 PM	#2
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02-12-2010, 08:16 PM	#5
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Healthwise, there's some evidence you shouldn't microwave stuff in many kinds of plastic. But that's not a problem with the microwaves themselves; except insofar as they let you heat stuff up in plastic at all. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

02-13-2010, 09:30 AM	#6
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I think the most important attribute is that when you spill liquid it won't run through. I think it is time for a new microwave. Last edited by skysidhe; 02-13-2010 at 09:40 AM. Reason: window shopping online -bah!

02-13-2010, 01:28 PM	#7
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	__________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-16-2010, 07:43 PM	#8
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	My (non cooking literate) wife microwaved an egg. I still haven't gotten it all off the kitchen ceiling. Why oh why do people do stuff like this! __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

02-11-2010, 11:12 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Microwave measuring meter. I bought one 25 years ago from Brookstone. I measured every microwave oven I could find, and every one I've owned since then. Never found a hint of a leak. It makes me think the meter is broken, but I can't afford a microwave meter measuring meter.

02-16-2010, 08:33 PM	#9
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	shits and grins __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-16-2010, 08:47 PM	#10
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	A guy blew the door off the microwave with an egg at my workplace (two careers ago). Stank the lunchroom up to high heaven. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

02-16-2010, 09:21 PM	#11
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Did it coincide with his handing in his resignation? Imagine fish stew with an uncracked egg floating in it..... program for 10 minutes on way to bosses office.... "That's it, I quit!".... hit start on way past...... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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