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31-Oct-22 8:38pm
#1 nonamesleft
What do you like to snack on?
Could be while you play videogames, while you're driving, working, whenever.
#1 nonamesleft
What do you like to snack on?
Could be while you play videogames, while you're driving, working, whenever.
20-Nov-22 1:49pm
#101 nonamesleft
egg wrote:
Oh, maybe I'll try that method too! But I think I'll put a plate or lid on top instead of a paper towel, because I think I'd be nervous about the paper catching on fire. Hopefully the recipe still works either way.I use either a paper plate or parchment paper. I don't typically use paper towel in the microwave, though I think I might've a couple times, but @DarkFact says it's probably perfectly safe... so I guess it's okay
But kidding aside, the only thing I was told to ABSOLUTELY NOT put in the microwave is aluminum foil, though I'm not sure why. I haven't ever tried it, and I don't intend to.
#101 nonamesleft
egg wrote:
Oh, maybe I'll try that method too! But I think I'll put a plate or lid on top instead of a paper towel, because I think I'd be nervous about the paper catching on fire. Hopefully the recipe still works either way.I use either a paper plate or parchment paper. I don't typically use paper towel in the microwave, though I think I might've a couple times, but @DarkFact says it's probably perfectly safe... so I guess it's okay
But kidding aside, the only thing I was told to ABSOLUTELY NOT put in the microwave is aluminum foil, though I'm not sure why. I haven't ever tried it, and I don't intend to.
20-Nov-22 2:10pm
#102 MrBean
Candy wise, Sour Patch Kids and Wildberry Skittles all day. My favorite stoner snacks that I never grew out of.
#102 MrBean
Candy wise, Sour Patch Kids and Wildberry Skittles all day. My favorite stoner snacks that I never grew out of.
20-Nov-22 2:11pm
#103 egg
nonamesleft wrote:
egg wrote:> Oh, maybe I'll try that method too! But I think I'll put a plate or lid on top instead> of a paper towel, because I think I'd be nervous about the paper catching on fire.> Hopefully the recipe still works either way. I use either a paper plate or parchment paper. I don't typically use paper towel in the microwave, though I think I might've a couple times, but @DarkFact says it's probably perfectly safe... so I guess it's okay But kidding aside, the only thing I was told to ABSOLUTELY NOT put in the microwave is aluminum foil, though I'm not sure why. I haven't ever tried it, and I don't intend to.
my high school had a microwave which any student could use, and one time someone put food wrapped in aluminum foil in it and nearly started a fire. The entire cafeteria smelled like smoke.
#103 egg
nonamesleft wrote:
egg wrote:> Oh, maybe I'll try that method too! But I think I'll put a plate or lid on top instead> of a paper towel, because I think I'd be nervous about the paper catching on fire.> Hopefully the recipe still works either way. I use either a paper plate or parchment paper. I don't typically use paper towel in the microwave, though I think I might've a couple times, but @DarkFact says it's probably perfectly safe... so I guess it's okay
But kidding aside, the only thing I was told to ABSOLUTELY NOT put in the microwave is aluminum foil, though I'm not sure why. I haven't ever tried it, and I don't intend to.my high school had a microwave which any student could use, and one time someone put food wrapped in aluminum foil in it and nearly started a fire. The entire cafeteria smelled like smoke.
20-Nov-22 2:11pm
#104 nonamesleft
MrBean wrote:
Candy wise, Sour Patch Kids and Wildberry Skittles all day. My favorite stoner snacks that I never grew out of. Ever tried the sour patch "breakfast" cereal?
#104 nonamesleft
MrBean wrote:
Candy wise, Sour Patch Kids and Wildberry Skittles all day. My favorite stoner snacks that I never grew out of. Ever tried the sour patch "breakfast" cereal?
20-Nov-22 2:11pm
#105 MrBean
nonamesleft wrote:
MrBean wrote:> Candy wise, Sour Patch Kids and Wildberry Skittles all day. My favorite stoner snacks> that I never grew out of. Ever tried the sour patch "breakfast" cereal?
WHAT? no.... Tell me that's real
#105 MrBean
nonamesleft wrote:
MrBean wrote:> Candy wise, Sour Patch Kids and Wildberry Skittles all day. My favorite stoner snacks> that I never grew out of. Ever tried the sour patch "breakfast" cereal?
WHAT? no.... Tell me that's real
20-Nov-22 2:13pm
#106 MrBean
Shut the front door!
Post Sour Patch Kids Breakfast Cereal, Sour Then Sweet, 18oz https://www.walmart....
#106 MrBean
Shut the front door!
Post Sour Patch Kids Breakfast Cereal, Sour Then Sweet, 18oz https://www.walmart....
20-Nov-22 2:13pm
#107 nonamesleft
MrBean wrote:
nonamesleft wrote:> MrBean wrote: |>> Candy wise, Sour Patch Kids and Wildberry Skittles all day. My favorite stoner> snacks |>> that I never grew out of. > Ever tried the sour patch "breakfast" cereal? WHAT? no.... Tell me that's real Yep, it's real.
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#107 nonamesleft
MrBean wrote:
nonamesleft wrote:> MrBean wrote: |>> Candy wise, Sour Patch Kids and Wildberry Skittles all day. My favorite stoner> snacks |>> that I never grew out of. > Ever tried the sour patch "breakfast" cereal? WHAT? no.... Tell me that's real Yep, it's real.
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20-Nov-22 2:17pm
#111 nonamesleft
@egg The whole cafeteria smoky? Goodness. I wonder what it is about aluminum that makes it unsafe. It can't be simply that it's metal, because some microwaves have a metal shelf.
#111 nonamesleft
@egg The whole cafeteria smoky? Goodness. I wonder what it is about aluminum that makes it unsafe. It can't be simply that it's metal, because some microwaves have a metal shelf.
20-Nov-22 2:18pm
#112 nonamesleft
MrBean wrote:
Crap, not at any local stores, seems like limited markets? I don't know. Had a relative pick it up at a Walmart awhile back. I don't typically see it at local stores here, though I think I have once or twice. Any Walmarts near you?
#112 nonamesleft
MrBean wrote:
Crap, not at any local stores, seems like limited markets? I don't know. Had a relative pick it up at a Walmart awhile back. I don't typically see it at local stores here, though I think I have once or twice. Any Walmarts near you?
20-Nov-22 2:34pm
#113 KCPenguins
nonamesleft wrote:
egg wrote:> Oh, maybe I'll try that method too! But I think I'll put a plate or lid on top instead> of a paper towel, because I think I'd be nervous about the paper catching on fire.> Hopefully the recipe still works either way. I use either a paper plate or parchment paper. I don't typically use paper towel in the microwave, though I think I might've a couple times, but @DarkFact says it's probably perfectly safe... so I guess it's okay But kidding aside, the only thing I was told to ABSOLUTELY NOT put in the microwave is aluminum foil, though I'm not sure why. I haven't ever tried it, and I don't intend to.
Metal in the microwave is bad. It will spark. Sparking/burning metal is bad as it releases bad fumes from impurities in said metal. Also sparks can lead to fire.
Paper towels are fine so long as there is no spark or they are wet. Microwaves need to have moisture, as the microwaves excite the water molecules which creates heat. Running a microwave without moisture is bad for the microwave.
Most food contains water. That's why microwaving food usually dries it out, especially the outsides. (Cooks outside in as the water molecules on the outside of the food absorb the energy and heat up)
The more exposed surface area you have the more even heating. Cut up food, arrange in a circle, and rotate it half way. Most microwaves rotate/move for this reason, but what I said helps. It also helps to leave it in the microwave for a few minutes for the temp to even out through conduction (hot areas of food heat up cold areas through contact) and convection (hot air heats up cold areas of food).
If you microwave food that has a similar diameter/length to a multiple of the wavelength of a microwave it can spark and burn. It focuses and amplifies the energy. Grapes can do it. I've had popcorn chicken do it if it touched another popcorn chicken. Pretty crazy as the food will burn like an electrical fire. (Don't do it)
The black "screen" that is in the window is there to protect you from the microwaves. They block them from leaving the cook area, and that's why they don't run with the door open. Don't run a microwave with it busted out. You are 70% water, and radiation is bad... m'kay?
Microwave in a nutshell.
#113 KCPenguins
nonamesleft wrote:
egg wrote:> Oh, maybe I'll try that method too! But I think I'll put a plate or lid on top instead> of a paper towel, because I think I'd be nervous about the paper catching on fire.> Hopefully the recipe still works either way. I use either a paper plate or parchment paper. I don't typically use paper towel in the microwave, though I think I might've a couple times, but @DarkFact says it's probably perfectly safe... so I guess it's okay
But kidding aside, the only thing I was told to ABSOLUTELY NOT put in the microwave is aluminum foil, though I'm not sure why. I haven't ever tried it, and I don't intend to.Metal in the microwave is bad. It will spark. Sparking/burning metal is bad as it releases bad fumes from impurities in said metal. Also sparks can lead to fire.
Paper towels are fine so long as there is no spark or they are wet. Microwaves need to have moisture, as the microwaves excite the water molecules which creates heat. Running a microwave without moisture is bad for the microwave.
Most food contains water. That's why microwaving food usually dries it out, especially the outsides. (Cooks outside in as the water molecules on the outside of the food absorb the energy and heat up)
The more exposed surface area you have the more even heating. Cut up food, arrange in a circle, and rotate it half way. Most microwaves rotate/move for this reason, but what I said helps. It also helps to leave it in the microwave for a few minutes for the temp to even out through conduction (hot areas of food heat up cold areas through contact) and convection (hot air heats up cold areas of food).
If you microwave food that has a similar diameter/length to a multiple of the wavelength of a microwave it can spark and burn. It focuses and amplifies the energy. Grapes can do it. I've had popcorn chicken do it if it touched another popcorn chicken. Pretty crazy as the food will burn like an electrical fire. (Don't do it)
The black "screen" that is in the window is there to protect you from the microwaves. They block them from leaving the cook area, and that's why they don't run with the door open. Don't run a microwave with it busted out. You are 70% water, and radiation is bad... m'kay?
Microwave in a nutshell.
20-Nov-22 4:34pm
#114 egg
Thanks for the info. In fact I recently burned something myself by trying to heat up a dry piece of apple cake crust. It literally burned a hole through the microwave safe container. There was smoke. Inside of microwave got dirty. Was not happy. x( I was wondering if the lack of moisture was partly to blame, in addition to there being such a small portion of food. Apparently both of those things are factors. (I hear that the more food you put in a microwave, the more cooking time required. For example, while one poached egg may take 60 seconds, cooking two poached eggs cooked at once may require about 90. Therefore, small portions of food are inherently risky imo as there is an increased chance of burning, whereas large portions of food can simply be cooked repeatedly until it's hot enough.)
I planned to add a bit of water to certain foods in the future because I figured the steam would help heat the food. Turns out this is exactly what a microwave does. This is good to know.
#114 egg
Thanks for the info. In fact I recently burned something myself by trying to heat up a dry piece of apple cake crust. It literally burned a hole through the microwave safe container. There was smoke. Inside of microwave got dirty. Was not happy. x( I was wondering if the lack of moisture was partly to blame, in addition to there being such a small portion of food. Apparently both of those things are factors. (I hear that the more food you put in a microwave, the more cooking time required. For example, while one poached egg may take 60 seconds, cooking two poached eggs cooked at once may require about 90. Therefore, small portions of food are inherently risky imo as there is an increased chance of burning, whereas large portions of food can simply be cooked repeatedly until it's hot enough.)
I planned to add a bit of water to certain foods in the future because I figured the steam would help heat the food. Turns out this is exactly what a microwave does. This is good to know.
20-Nov-22 8:20pm
#115 KCPenguins
Probably not size related since it was dry. Put a cup of water in if you have any doubt.
#115 KCPenguins
Probably not size related since it was dry. Put a cup of water in if you have any doubt.
22-Nov-22 4:57pm
#116 nonamesleft
The cup of water in the microwave is a game changer. I tried it several times and it worked like a charm, heating up foods while adding moisture.
#116 nonamesleft
The cup of water in the microwave is a game changer. I tried it several times and it worked like a charm, heating up foods while adding moisture.
22-Nov-22 5:39pm
#117 Porksta
My mother always told me to sprinkle water on your food before putting it in the microwave. Was nobody else taught this?
#117 Porksta
My mother always told me to sprinkle water on your food before putting it in the microwave. Was nobody else taught this?
22-Nov-22 6:47pm
#118 Staraang
I've used water in the microwave for certain foods. For example, sprinkling water on rice before microwaving will definitely soften the texture. Also placing a cup of water when reheating pancakes prevents them from drying out.
#118 Staraang
I've used water in the microwave for certain foods. For example, sprinkling water on rice before microwaving will definitely soften the texture. Also placing a cup of water when reheating pancakes prevents them from drying out.
2-Dec-22 5:08am
#119 egg
Tonight I tried to poach an egg in the microwave for the first time, and guess what? It exploded. The glass I put the egg in wasn't broken, so the water superheated apparently. So nothing bad happened well except the entire inside of the microwave covered in omelette.
Man, owning a microwave is an adventure, I'm already up to my second incident. I hope this doesn't become a regular occurrence as cleaning the inside of the microwave is a pain in the butt. Next time I want to poach I'll use the stove.
#119 egg
Tonight I tried to poach an egg in the microwave for the first time, and guess what? It exploded. The glass I put the egg in wasn't broken, so the water superheated apparently. So nothing bad happened well except the entire inside of the microwave covered in omelette.
Man, owning a microwave is an adventure, I'm already up to my second incident. I hope this doesn't become a regular occurrence as cleaning the inside of the microwave is a pain in the butt. Next time I want to poach I'll use the stove.
2-Dec-22 7:15am
#120 benstylus
I think you are probably putting things in for too long if you had a fire and an explosion. Not all microwavea are equal strength so try shorter times to see how that works out. You can always add more time if it didn't get hot enough the first time through
Either that or something is seriously wrong with the microwave.
#120 benstylus
I think you are probably putting things in for too long if you had a fire and an explosion. Not all microwavea are equal strength so try shorter times to see how that works out. You can always add more time if it didn't get hot enough the first time through
Either that or something is seriously wrong with the microwave.
2-Dec-22 11:04am
#121 nonamesleft
Using a microwave to cook is pretty convenient, but the cooking time options for less amounts of time are fairly limited, at least in the one that we use. The least amount of time is the 30 second button. There's no input method to run it for let's say just 10 or 15 seconds.
The only way to do that, at least that I'm aware of, is to start the microwave on any amount of time, and then press the stop button while it's running. Seems like an oversight in the feature section.
#121 nonamesleft
Using a microwave to cook is pretty convenient, but the cooking time options for less amounts of time are fairly limited, at least in the one that we use. The least amount of time is the 30 second button. There's no input method to run it for let's say just 10 or 15 seconds.
The only way to do that, at least that I'm aware of, is to start the microwave on any amount of time, and then press the stop button while it's running. Seems like an oversight in the feature section.
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