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Should I be concerned about BPA ?

I follow a lot of conversations about all things microwave and a subject that has come to the fore again recently is the worry about the need for microwave cookware being BPA free. So what is BPA ? BPA stands … Continue reading

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Using aluminium foil containers in the Microwave Oven

We are regularly asked about the use of foil containers in the microwave. Many shops supply frozen or chilled prepacked meals that can be reheated or cooked either in a conventional oven or in a microwave oven. They can, but … Continue reading

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How to use your microwave – The Dummies Guide

Found yourself left with a big mess to clean up after using the microwave? Food not cooked properly all the way through? Then you need to remind yourself of the basics when it comes to microwave use. Your microwave may … Continue reading

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Are you making the most out of your microwave?

Forget the old stereotype that microwaves are only for heating up boring, unhealthy microwave meals for one; it’s capable of far more… With the right cookware, you can create delicious meals from scratch that can be healthy, nutritious and quick … Continue reading

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A few quick Microwave Tips before for the weekend

• Keep it simple: Some of the best-tasting foods require simple ingredients. For example, try poaching fish in herbs and butter to provide an easy and elegant meal in minutes. • Avoid hard-skinned foods: Some hard-skinned foods like eggs and … Continue reading

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Is plastic microwave cookware safe ?

There is a lot of converstion going about the web regarding the safety of using plastic cookware in your microwave, in particular the possible danger of toxins from the plastic cookware being released by microwave energy and being absorbed into … Continue reading

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Quick tip about Microwave Cooking Times

The power levels available in microwave ovens vary greatly from around 500 watts in low power ovens, all the way up to 3000 watts for some Commercial models. So microwave cooking times are necessarily imprecise. Use the timings in microwave cooking … Continue reading

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How to melt chocolate in a microwave

Melting chocolate in a microwave is very easy but you do have to be careful. I often hear csutomers report that the oven started sparking when they tried to melt chocolate in it. This is because the microwave oven needs … Continue reading

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