Doing without a microwave - do you? Can I?

Justamum

We were given one years ago - or rather I was given one as a Christmas present by my inlaws. I tried it, didn't like it so when we moved from South Africa nearly 20 years ago I sold it having never really used it. I can't think of any reason at all why I'd want one.

happenstance

I stopped using one nearly 10 years ago for health reasons, don't think the radiation is particularly good for people. I heard that the Soviets used to use microwave technology to heat up soldiers in the field, but it caused lots to develop cancer.

lostinrates

We don't have one and don't want one. Things we might use it for...defrosting, we are more organised, melting, we use the hob and pop corn we used the hob but DH then bought a pop corn maker.

I really do not miss it. I don't think it makes anything BETTER than other methods, and most things not as well. When we need fast food we cook fat food, eggs, some pasta, maybe toast, or even fruit. Otherwise we just cook in an organised way or enjoy slow kitchen days.

VRose

We have been doing the Cauliflower rice for a while now (before Jamie suggested it) and do it on the hob. Pour on enough boiling water to cover, and simmer for about 10 min then drain into a sieve.

We love it.

Hope that helps

evie451

VRose wrote: »

We have been doing the Cauliflower rice for a while now (before Jamie suggested it) and do it on the hob. Pour on enough boiling water to cover, and simmer for about 10 min then drain into a sieve.

We love it.

Hope that helps

thanks so much Vrose! How bout the popcorn seriously though I am giving this a go later on.......

VRose

Popcorn on the hob.
Large pan with lid, enough oil to coat bottom of pan, throw in kernels put lid on after, shake pan a bit to cover kernels in oil, turn on medium heat, shake pan to make sure all the kernels get the heat, take off heat when the popping stops, then season.

Happy Popping!

cornishchick

VRose wrote: »

Popcorn on the hob.
Large pan with lid, enough oil to coat bottom of pan, throw in kernels put lid on after, shake pan a bit to cover kernels in oil, turn on medium heat, shake pan to make sure all the kernels get the heat, take off heat when the popping stops, then season.

Happy Popping!

DO NOt take the lid off. Untill it stops popping lol.....
Learnt the hard way......;)5

Popperwell

I'm afraid I have two microwaves(one is a combination one):obut I also have a slow cooker too. I suppose my meals are simple and when you are alone they save time, energy etc...

daisiegg

Goodness, my microwave gets used every single day and when ours broke a couple of weeks ago (it basically blew up!) I was out to Argos within the hour to get a new one.

I use it for vegetables a lot. Frozen peas, easy peasy, and I like it for leeks as I like my leeks cooked until extremely soft and the microwave does that a treat. Lots of other things too. Porridge/instant oat cereal in the morning - I know proper porridge cooked on the hob is much nicer but when time is of the essence on a work morning, 2 mins in the microwave makes much more sense, not to mention the plastic bowl can just be chucked in the dishwasher. Great for reheating my husband's meals if he is home late, rather than leaving them to dry out in the oven, not to mention the energy usage of keeping the oven on low for ages. I do use it for defrosting and heating food from the freezer too (though never meat) - yes in an ideal world it would have been got out the night before, and it usually is, but often plans change and that is the time when nuking some frozen homemade food is much better than calling for a takeaway!

I know I could cope without a microwave - but I wouldn't want to!

mamashaz

I have never had one. In fact when someone bought me one as a surprise I took it back to the shop for a refund!

The only time I think I would like one is when one of the children wants a baked potato for tea but then again when they have had them at my mum's house they just don't taste the same somehow.