the sound of the bell

[earwigmc]

i'm currently borrowing a friends' microwave (initially i received it for someone else who didn't need it as it pans out, and have since been storing it, but i think the initial get-rid has become a want-back-at-some-point, so i think i'm borrowing it). i've long been very suspicious of microwaves, and i'm still wary of them (perhaps i need to read

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[nancygrrl]

I won't have a microwave in the house..too many invisible things that can penetrate my brain..micro-waves..no chance!..~shudder~

[earwigmc]

=grins= i've felt a bit like that for years too =nods=

[nyecamden]

Tip: if cooking things in the microwave, rather than just de-frosting, leave them in situ for 60 seconds after the ping of the bell as they'll still be cooking. This is especially important for liquids.

[earwigmc]

yes, i found i figured this bit out/knew this without consciously thinking about it =nods=

[nyecamden]

Ah ok. Lots of people don't seem to know this, and they have accidents as a result.

[earwigmc]

yes! thanks for telling me =smile=

[nyecamden]

Oh, got any ideas for hot savoury vegan party food? Preferably not high in fat. There will be cake :-)

[earwigmc]

hmmm, i like marmite swirls - puff pastry rolled out, marmite spread on, then rolled up like a 'swiss roll' and cut into 'slice' and cooked in an oven - they don't take long. depends on fat content of pastry. i've usually been able to find vegan pastry in fridge or freezer of the co-op/other such store.

hmmm, hot food, tricky! i usually have a party in the summer!

vegesosage rolls are similarly easy, and tasty.

will see if i think of anything else.

cups of soup can work! =smile=

[mrspankster69]

Microwaves are handy for defrosting, but we certainly don't use ours for the main source of cooking.
Although very handy for doing a quick baked potato:) I'm pretty sure the older ones gave out more radiation. Plenty of Microwave recipes online & books in library, for those who do use em:)

[earwigmc]

yes, i found a couple of books searching online, and have made a note of them.

[earwigmc]

yeah, i was of that opinion (re damaging food as a nutrient source) - i've been tending to warm something through at a lower power setting for a bit longer.