okay, let's go microwave-free

Chaos Coordinator · 11-05-2011, 07:01 AM

i've been wanting to do it. but i was sure my husband would look at me crosseyed if i even brought it up.

well my microwave broke.

so let's do it.

anyone else who is microwave free care to chime in?

ncsweetpea · 11-05-2011, 07:03 AM

I did about for about three months after my microwave broke. And...now I have a new microwave! It wasn't for us.

Good luck~

Earthylady · 11-05-2011, 08:53 PM

Kind of already there. My microwave is a very effective timer.

Honestly I don't cook in my microwave. We keep it only because hubby refuses to give it up. He likes to warm up leftovers in it and the kids make instant oatmeal, but that's the extent of it. Oh wait, hubby also likes that nasty microwave popcorn. I much prefer stove top.

mrsd · 11-05-2011, 07:06 AM

I'm a bit too dependent on mine.

Can'tTurnLeft · 11-05-2011, 07:13 AM

I'm very dependent on mine! To store my storage dishes!

Johns_Gal · 11-05-2011, 07:18 AM

I almost never use mine, except as a cat-proof breadbox. Came with the rental house.

What do you use yours for most? We used to live out of the thing when we were first married, but weaned off it.

Close2MyHeart · 11-05-2011, 07:24 AM

I went a year+ w/out one after mine broke. The only reason we have one now is that it came w/ the house (it's an above the stove kind). DH uses it more than I do, but I do use it now because it's there.

The main thing I use mine for is re-heating food & heating a cup of water for tea or hot chocolate. . Once in a great while I'll thaw meat in there, but it's rare that I do that. You just need to plan ahead to re-heat things. Having a toaster oven helps.

And having a tea pot is a necessity w/out a microwave.

Chaos Coordinator · 11-05-2011, 07:27 AM

um...heating things up?

we do have a toaster oven

Close2MyHeart · 11-05-2011, 07:30 AM

The toaster oven helped me to reheat w/out having to turn on the oven for just a bowl of spaghetti (or whatever I was heating up for myself or DH) If I was re-heating for the whole family I did it in the oven or on the stove top. The only thing w/ the stove top is that you have to stand right there & make sure not to burn it. That was hard for me, so I used the toaster oven or oven more often. It just takes a bit longer.

Starfish · 11-05-2011, 07:28 AM

I gave my microwave away to my sister about two months ago. I rarely used it before that...and only to reheat leftovers. I read in another microwave thread that a toaster oven works much better to reheat food and the food tastes better too. I looked up toaster ovens to buy to replace my microwave, and I found some that can fit two pizza pans. My oven is tiny so I decided it counted as a toaster oven. I've been putting leftovers on a cookie sheet or oven-proof pan, setting it in the oven and turning the oven to preheat to 350. As soon as the light goes off telling me the oven has reached 350, my food is warm but not charred

Sometimes I have to cut big chunks of meat into smaller pieces to heat it to the middle, but so far I haven't missed my microwave at all. I steam vegetables on the stovetop, now too. I can't think what else people use microwaves for, that's all I ever did with mine.

Codi · 11-05-2011, 10:34 PM

Been micro free for about 5 years.

Don't miss it AT ALL.

Now off to read the thread....

---------- Post added at 10:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 PM ----------

We do not own a toaster oven either.

Quote:

Originally Posted by backtobasicsmum

Just peeking in here for ideas. We have a microwave that we use a LOT. But it's 11+ years old and I'm sure it will quit unexpectedly someday.

How do you deal with the need to heat up leftovers quickly? Like noon hits, all four kids are hungry NOW. It seems to take so long in my toaster oven to get anything warm. And yes, planning ahead is obviously needed, but you guys know how kids can go from "not even remotely hungry" to "I have to eat NOW or I just might die" in about 30 seconds.

It really does not take that long.

almost everything I reaheat is on the stove top and takes less than 5 minutes usually. If the kids ARE THAT hungry, they can start with the fruit or veggie I usually serve with the leftovers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GentleMomof4

The *only* reason I haven't gotten rid of mine is because I use it for my hot bag. (I don't know what it's called.

) I don't know any other way to heat it without a microwave and I use that thing all. the. time. If it weren't for that, I'd toss the microwave today.

I use a sock with rice in it for my "hot bag" and heat it up in the oven.

GentleMomof4 · 11-05-2011, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Codi

Been micro free for about 5 years.

Don't miss it AT ALL.

Now off to read the thread....

---------- Post added at 10:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 PM ----------

We do not own a toaster oven either.

It really does not take that long.

almost everything I reaheat is on the stove top and takes less than 5 minutes usually. If the kids ARE THAT hungry, they can start with the fruit or veggie I usually serve with the leftovers.

I use a sock with rice in it for my "hot bag" and heat it up in the oven.

I've had mine for several years now. I don't remember what it's made of, but I wondered if I could heat it in the oven.

How long/what temp do you heat yours on?

Codi · 11-05-2011, 10:38 PM

I just turn it on (it defaults to 350) and toss it in until it feels warm enough. Takes longer than the micro for sure, but

Just like the rest, you get used to it and plan ahead.

---------- Post added at 10:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:38 PM ----------

Definitely check what yours is made of first.

And rice in a sock is cheap if you decide you want to replace it.

BarefootBetsy · 11-05-2011, 10:42 PM

Yeah, definitely make sure there's no plastic on your rice sock before putting it in the oven. Some of the commercial ones do and it makes quite a mess. A friend of mine found that out the hard way although it wasn't as bad to clean up as she initially thought.

Can'tTurnLeft · 11-05-2011, 08:45 AM

What do you use it for?

11-05-2011, 07:01 AM	#1
Chaos Coordinator Rose Garden They need freedom to just be fluffy mashed potatoes and feel their fluffy feelings. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Up to my earballs in little boys. Posts: 20,259	okay, let's go microwave-free i've been wanting to do it. but i was sure my husband would look at me crosseyed if i even brought it up. well my microwave broke. so let's do it. anyone else who is microwave free care to chime in? __________________ Joy Progressive Methodist Enfp mama to Sparrow, 10 Zion, 7.5 Baby Gus, 4.5 Preschool teacher. Musician. Timelord. Www.justicemercymayhem.wordpress.com "What you plant in the kingdom will surely grow, and what you grow with love will surely bloom, and the fruit of the spirit will come back to you."

11-05-2011, 07:03 AM	#2
ncsweetpea Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,374	Re: okay, let's go microwave-free I did about for about three months after my microwave broke. And...now I have a new microwave! It wasn't for us. Good luck~

11-05-2011, 08:53 PM	#3
Earthylady Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in God's country Posts: 4,399	Re: okay, let's go microwave-free Kind of already there. My microwave is a very effective timer. Honestly I don't cook in my microwave. We keep it only because hubby refuses to give it up. He likes to warm up leftovers in it and the kids make instant oatmeal, but that's the extent of it. Oh wait, hubby also likes that nasty microwave popcorn. I much prefer stove top. __________________ Mandy Loving my husband and our 5 kids on Earth plus two in Heaven (7/23/10 @ 4 1/2 weeks) and (10/14/10 @ 10 1/2 weeks) My newest baby was just born 6/8/14. Woohoo!

11-05-2011, 07:06 AM	#4
mrsd Rose Trellis Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,175	Re: okay, let's go microwave-free I'm a bit too dependent on mine.

11-05-2011, 07:13 AM	#5
Can'tTurnLeft Deactivated Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 18,362	Re: okay, let's go microwave-free I'm very dependent on mine! To store my storage dishes!

11-05-2011, 07:18 AM	#6
Johns_Gal Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,764	Re: okay, let's go microwave-free I almost never use mine, except as a cat-proof breadbox. Came with the rental house. What do you use yours for most? We used to live out of the thing when we were first married, but weaned off it. __________________ He is seven and she is days from turning two. I'm not sure how this happened.

11-05-2011, 07:24 AM	#7
Close2MyHeart Rose Garden Back for Friendships Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 20,863	Re: okay, let's go microwave-free I went a year+ w/out one after mine broke. The only reason we have one now is that it came w/ the house (it's an above the stove kind). DH uses it more than I do, but I do use it now because it's there. The main thing I use mine for is re-heating food & heating a cup of water for tea or hot chocolate. . Once in a great while I'll thaw meat in there, but it's rare that I do that. You just need to plan ahead to re-heat things. Having a toaster oven helps. And having a tea pot is a necessity w/out a microwave. __________________ ~ Becca ~ Wife to C., WFHM, Life long learner Living in "organized chaos" with 2 handfuls of kiddos. DS1(21), DS2(20), BD1(20), DD1(19), BS1(17), DS3(16), BS2(14), DD2(14), BD2(10), BD3 (8) (B = Bonus/Step)

11-05-2011, 07:27 AM	#8
Chaos Coordinator Rose Garden They need freedom to just be fluffy mashed potatoes and feel their fluffy feelings. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Up to my earballs in little boys. Posts: 20,259	Re: okay, let's go microwave-free um...heating things up? we do have a toaster oven __________________ Joy Progressive Methodist Enfp mama to Sparrow, 10 Zion, 7.5 Baby Gus, 4.5 Preschool teacher. Musician. Timelord. Www.justicemercymayhem.wordpress.com "What you plant in the kingdom will surely grow, and what you grow with love will surely bloom, and the fruit of the spirit will come back to you."

11-05-2011, 07:30 AM	#9
Close2MyHeart Rose Garden Back for Friendships Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 20,863	Re: okay, let's go microwave-free The toaster oven helped me to reheat w/out having to turn on the oven for just a bowl of spaghetti (or whatever I was heating up for myself or DH) If I was re-heating for the whole family I did it in the oven or on the stove top. The only thing w/ the stove top is that you have to stand right there & make sure not to burn it. That was hard for me, so I used the toaster oven or oven more often. It just takes a bit longer. __________________ ~ Becca ~ Wife to C., WFHM, Life long learner Living in "organized chaos" with 2 handfuls of kiddos. DS1(21), DS2(20), BD1(20), DD1(19), BS1(17), DS3(16), BS2(14), DD2(14), BD2(10), BD3 (8) (B = Bonus/Step)

11-05-2011, 07:28 AM	#10
Starfish Rose Bouquet Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 763	Re: okay, let's go microwave-free I gave my microwave away to my sister about two months ago. I rarely used it before that...and only to reheat leftovers. I read in another microwave thread that a toaster oven works much better to reheat food and the food tastes better too. I looked up toaster ovens to buy to replace my microwave, and I found some that can fit two pizza pans. My oven is tiny so I decided it counted as a toaster oven. I've been putting leftovers on a cookie sheet or oven-proof pan, setting it in the oven and turning the oven to preheat to 350. As soon as the light goes off telling me the oven has reached 350, my food is warm but not charred Sometimes I have to cut big chunks of meat into smaller pieces to heat it to the middle, but so far I haven't missed my microwave at all. I steam vegetables on the stovetop, now too. I can't think what else people use microwaves for, that's all I ever did with mine. __________________ Not yet married, not yet a mother...working with kids age 0-5 at a small non-profit daycare Best. Job. Ever. INFP~Type 2~Middle Child~Shoe size 8.5

11-05-2011, 10:38 PM	#13
Codi Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25,840	Re: okay, let's go microwave-free I just turn it on (it defaults to 350) and toss it in until it feels warm enough. Takes longer than the micro for sure, but Just like the rest, you get used to it and plan ahead. ---------- Post added at 10:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:38 PM ---------- Definitely check what yours is made of first. And rice in a sock is cheap if you decide you want to replace it. __________________ MOMMY TO A - 14 A - 11 N - 8

11-05-2011, 10:42 PM	#14
BarefootBetsy Rose Garden "You are on the path...exactly where you are meant to be." Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seeking Simplicity Posts: 12,684	Re: okay, let's go microwave-free Yeah, definitely make sure there's no plastic on your rice sock before putting it in the oven. Some of the commercial ones do and it makes quite a mess. A friend of mine found that out the hard way although it wasn't as bad to clean up as she initially thought. __________________ Barefooting through life with dh (2003), dd1 (11/05), dd2 (7/07), dd3 (11/09), and ds (8/13). Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any views or opinions presented in the above posts are solely those of BarefootBetsy, the GCM member, and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of anyone else in the entire world.

11-05-2011, 08:45 AM	#15
Can'tTurnLeft Deactivated Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 18,362	Re: okay, let's go microwave-free What do you use it for?

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