Comments on: Reheating Foods Without A Microwave

By: Christina

Christina — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:25:06 +0000

Probably everyone knows this, but I discovered it the hard way. If any water gets into the chocolate it will scorch.

By: Gary of GanderCo

Gary of GanderCo — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:18:04 +0000

Ok, I must admit I’m being a bit lazy here. I read this entire post after reading the GNOWFGLINS faq’s PDF that I just got in my email today, but I didn’t read all of the comments.

My Question is:
So what’s up with the microwave being unhealthy and “Chemical Changing” happening to the food in a microwave? The first comment above by “Kelly” mentioned something about “…research about microwaves…” Can you tweet me a link that explains in detail about this?

If someone could tweet a link or something ( to @GanderCo), you won’t have to take up all that extra time to write an answer that you’ve probably already wrote (um, written..writed…wroted lol).

Thanks!

Gary Anderson II
aka- @GanderCo

P.S. I’m in the midst of writing “That Blog-Post” if you know what I mean

P.S.S I’m LOVING this blog Wardeh! Already planning even more changes in my own eating habbits as a result of your (this) blog. I hope God blesses you for doing this!
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By: Sustainable Eats

Sustainable Eats — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:59:42 +0000

I wonder if an old fashioned hot water bottle would work for heating up your rice and seed packs? but then I guess that is a little redundant. Also a heating pad might work too.
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By: Connie Fletcher (Vermont)

Connie Fletcher (Vermont) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:58:06 +0000

I just learned a great way of cleaning a cast iron pan that has stuck on bits of food as well as any rust (reclaiming a pan). Use a couple of TBSP of oil and some kosher style salt. Begin to scrub (I use my hands). It works great!! Rinse, place on the stove with medium heat to dry and you’re done!!

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:36:25 +0000

Awesome tips on heating things up! I’ve never used the microwave much for actual cooking, but I confess I do still use it for reheating my tea, etc.

I will, however, say that we recently upgraded our appliances to stainless steel, including our microwave (at the time, I hadn’t yet decided to try and give it up altogether, and besides, we have an over-the-stove model, so we have to put something there, not to mention the vent), and after much research decided to go with a convection microwave. I didn’t really know anything about them before buying this one, but my hope was that I could maybe use it to replace the toaster oven which is taking up a huge chunk of counter space.

I must say that after a few trial runs using the convection, I LOVE it-in convection mode, it works just like a convection oven, and I now have no qualms about getting rid of the toaster oven, as it actually works better than the toaster oven-more even heating for things like pizza (although I might get a small toaster just for toast). Anyway, just wanted to throw that in there, because even if I never used the actual “microwave” again, I still have a small convection oven that isn’t taking up any counter space!

By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:15:14 +0000

Sharon – I reheat my rice and flax seed packs in a glass covered dish in the oven, at 350 degrees until hot. This is not as fast a process and probably less energy efficient. I have a friend who does massage who talked about keeping packs warm in a crockpot – but I have not followed up with her to see how that works. I do wonder if they would get too hot.

By: Jhona Oberholtzer

Jhona Oberholtzer — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:10:45 +0000

I needed to read this tonight!!! We have been without a microwave for over a year now. I had been thinking about how easy it was to just heat the leftovers up and how much of a pain it was to have to wash ANOTHER pan. My husband is out in the field and I was feeling especially l-a-z-y. I am so grateful we made the decision to go without the microwave and no matter how inconvenienced I may feel, it is much better to do without it:)

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:08:48 +0000

Thanks for your post, I’m like many others… thought about getting rid of it but now it has finally died and I don’t want to replace, but the husband sure does lol!! My one thing I’m wondering about.. I love the rice socks heated in the microwave to put on my neck or across my face when I have sinus trouble. Any suggestions for reheating those?

By: Joy

Joy — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:43:13 +0000

Thanks for the article. A few weeks ago I came to the same decision, and have not used the microwave since – quit cold-turkey. However, my husband is still using it, and I will leave that as his choice.
Fortunately, I am old enough to have raised 3 kids in the pre-microwave age, so reheating foods without a microwave just took me back in time. It really is easy and your suggestions are right-on.
One thing I have done differently is to purchase as toaster-oven. Originally I bought it to dry sprouted seeds and soaked nuts – even made salmon jerky in it, as it maintains a low temperature. My oven’s min temp is 170 degrees.
So this will also help in reheating some casserole type dishes if I don’t want to heat the oven.

Thanks for all your help and advice. Much appreciated.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:27:43 +0000

I like to use my microwave to hide stuff from the cats (ie fish fillets that are ready to go on the grill but the grill isn’t ready…, etc). The cats normally stay off the counters but sometimes the lure of salmon is too much for them. I also use the microwave as a good place to let bread rise. I am trying to limit the use of the microwave for reheating foods. I would like to get rid of it but the husband likes it. When it dies, it won’t get replaced.