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Is Your Microwave Oven Safe for Your Fertility?[[1]]
Oh how we love the convenience of our little gadgety helpers. Abracadabra and in 20 min your frozen chicken is sitting on your dinner table steam vapor spiraling to the ceiling. But have you ever stopped and wondered: ‘is my convenient microwave oven safe for my fertility?’ We can whip things up in the kitchen in no time. Our great, great grandmothers would think we possessed magical powers to be able to defrost, boil and bake food within minutes. However the microwave ovens which make this magic possible are not as harmless and safe as we have been led to believe. This is a preview of "Is Your Microwave Oven Safe for Your Fertility?".
MiracleWare Microwave Cookware: How-to's and Cooking Instructions
Microwave cooking has never been easier or more healthful! MiracleWare microwave cookware is uniquely designed to provide a fast, healthy alternative to conventional cooking while retaining you meal's flavor and nutrients. Plus, MiracleWare is specially engineered to complement microwave cooking patterns. MiracleWare is made using high-heat plastics that won't impart a "plastic-y" flavor to cooked foods and are safe for microwave use.
- All MiracleWare items are Dishwasher, Freezer and Microwave safe! - MiracleWare is cool-to-the-touch, unlike ceramics and glassware - Engineered with high-heat, microwave safe plastics that won't impart a "plasticy" flavor - Designed to maximize microwave cooking patterns for more even cooking and reheating. - Lightweight and virtually unbreakable - great for busy homes and RV use. - Microwaves use very little power, an environmentally friendly choice! - Microwaves provide a fast, efficient, clean way to cook that maintains maximum food nutrients. - See our full collection of MiracleWare Microwave-Safe Cookware, Plates & Steamers
MIRACLEWARE MICROWAVE POPCORN POPPER
Key to successful microwave cooking Learn how to adjust the level of cooking in your microwave. Cooking on high can often result in overcooking. Optimize your microwave experience by learning to adjust its power levels of heat. For best results, refer to the instruction manual that came with your microwave. Did you know... Microwave cooking uses very little power and is therefore environmentally friendly. Microwaving is a fast, efficient, clean way to cook that maintains maximum food nutrients.
Use and Cooking Instructions 1) Pour kernels into built-in measuring cup in the popper lid. Measuring cup is 1/3 cup. 2) Place white insert inside flat-bottomed bowl. 3) Pour measured kernels into insert in the bowl and align lid with ridges on the bottom bowl. Kernels may escape if the lid is askew. 4) Set microwave on HIGH power, and set time for 1 to 3 minutes. Listen carefully and stop microwave when rapid popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops. Tip: Record the best popping time for your microwave on these instructions so you'll have it for your next batch. 5) It is normal for some kernels to remain unpopped. Do not reheat the unpopped kernels. The MiracleWave Popcorn Popper makes approximately 4 cups of popped popcorn.
NOTE ON MICROWAVE POPCORN COOKING TIMES: It is NOT recommended to use the POPCORN button on the microwave. Cooking time will vary with microwave wattage or type/brand of popcorn being cooked. Overcooking of microwave popcorn will lead to burnt popcorn and possible damage to the popper.
Microwave Popcorn gets HOT, please note: - White insert will be extremely hot (like the bottom of bag popcorn) -- use caution when serving fresh popped popcorn. - Beware of hot steam that will vent when the lid is removed after popping. - Do not use oil, butter or other fat substitutes in the popper while cooking, add afterwards. - Do not leave microwave oven unattended while cooking. - Children should be supervised while popping popcorn.
MIRACLEWARE MICROWAVE RICE COOKER and STEAMER
Use and Care Instructions: Wash thoroughly before use by hand or in the top rack of the dishwasher. Do not use steel or abrasive materials when cleaning. The MiracleWare Microwave Rice Cooker is microwave, freezer and top rack dishwasher safe.
General Instructions for Cooking Rice in the Microwave Rice Steamer 1) Rinse all rice. Calrose rice should be rinsed until water runs clear. 2) Remove steamer basket and steamer tray insert. 3) Put measured amounts of water and rice into cooker. 4) Insert inner lid and snap outer lid into place with locking clamps. 5) Microwave for recommended time. See guide below. 6) Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Cooking Tips: Cooking times and rice to water proportions vary with microwave wattage and type of rice used. For microwaves 1000 watts and above, cook at 70% power level. The proportions and times below are to be used as a guide only. For best results please consult the rice package and your microwave instructions. Do not cook instant rice, pure wild rice or boxed rice dishes with seasoning packets in the rice cooker.
Tasty Tips: - Use stock or broth instead of water for added flavor - Margarine or Butter CAN be added in the same amount as stovetop cooking.
MIRACLEWARE MICROWAVE FISH AND VEGETABLE STEAMER
Key to successful microwave cooking Learn how to adjust the level of cooking in your microwave. Cooking on high can often result in overcooking. Optimize your microwave experience by learning to adjust its power levels of heat. For best results, refer to the instruction manual that came with your microwave.
Vegetable Steaming Tips - It is important that the lid does not seal during or after cooking. - It is important to add 1 to 2 Tbls of water on the bottom. - Adjust vent on lid to allow steam to release while cooking keep air in after cooking. - Test frequently with a fork to keep your vegetables form over cooking. - Allow to stand for 1-3 minutes after cooking. Be careful of escaping steam.
Approximate Steaming Times: Asparagus: 1 lb 5-8 minutes Green Beans: 1 lb sliced into 1" pieces 8-14 minutes Broccoli: 1 lb 6-9 minutes Brussels Sprouts: 1 lb 5-8 minutes Cabbage: 1.5 lbs cut in wedges 5-11 minutes Carrots: 1 LB whole 6-9 minutes Cauliflower: 1 head 7-13 minutes Corn: 2 ears 1-2 minutes Zucchini: 3 cut into ½ inch pieces 4-7 minutes
Fish Steaming Tips: - Add 1 Tablespoon of water to bottom of steamer. - Cut fish into serving size pieces and place into steamer. - Season to taste with salt and pepper. - Top with fresh lemon juice or slices. - Cover fish and microwave on medium for 3 minutes, check for doneness. - Continue microwaving for 2 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Other Suggestions: - Top with your favorite bread crumb mixture. - Sprinkle with thyme or dill for added flavor.
MIRACLEWARE MICROWAVE OMELET MAKER
Key to successful microwave cooking Learn how to adjust the level of cooking in your microwave. Cooking on high can often result in overcooking. Optimize your microwave experience by learning to adjust its power levels of heat. For best results, refer to the instruction manual that came with your microwave. Microwave cooking uses very little power and is therefore environmentally friendly. Microwaving is a fast, efficient, clean way to cook that maintains maximum food nutrients.
Directions for a perfect omelet - Prepare your favorite omelet filling in a mixing bowl and set aside. - Lightly beat 3 eggs, pouring half of the eggs into each side of the open Omelet Maker. - Leave the lid open and place the Omelet Maker in the microwave. - Cook on HIGH power for 1 minute and 30 seconds. - Add filling and and snap lid shut, cook for an additional 30 seconds. - Open the Omelet Maker and serve immediately.
Use and Care Instructions: - Wash thoroughly before use either by hand or in the top rack of the dishwasher. - Do not use steel or abrasive materials when cleaning.
To maximize the life of this quality product, follow these simple instructions: - Do not use with a browning dish or element. - Do not use in conventional ovens or on hot plates. - Do not cook oils, butter or other fat substitutes without other foods.
MiracleWare Microwave Cookware - Meals in Minutes Cooking Instructions
MIRACLEWARE MICROWAVE 4 EGG POACHER
Key to successful microwave cooking Learn how to adjust the level of cooking in your microwave. Cooking on high can often result in overcooking. Optimize your microwave experience by learning to adjust its power levels of heat. For best results, refer to the instruction manual that came with your microwave.
Directions for poaching eggs with the MiracleWare Microwave Egg Poacher - Pour ½ tsp if water into each section of the egg poacher. - Break one egg into each section of the poacher. - Center the yolk and pour ½ tsp of the water over each egg. - Pierce the white and yolk of the egg lightly several times. - Cover with lid and cook on medium med/high heat for approximately 30 seconds per egg. Example: 1 egg = 30 seconds, 4 eggs = 2 min - Monitor cooking every 15-30 seconds. - Stop microwave when the eggs are slightly softer than desired and let stand for 30 seconds before opening lid. Egg will continue cooking with lid in place.
MIRACLEWARE MICROWAVE MICRO-KETTLE
The micro Kettle is designed with a patent pending feature to prevent superheating. Water is superheated when the temperature exceeds the boiling point, even though it may not appear to be boiling. The patent pending MicroWhistle feature in the Micro Kettle will activate with the boiling of water so the water temperature will not exceed the boiling point.
Directions for use: - Fill measuring cup with desired amount of water and place the lid on the cup so the pour-spout is covered. - Should the water level fall below the Safety Boil-Stick, the MicroWhistle will still sound. - Place the Micro Kettle in the microwave and set desired time. Times vary between microwaves. - The MicroWhistle will sound when the water boils. - Remove the Micro kettle form the microwave when the whistle sounds. Note -- By stopping the heating process at the perfect boil, flavor-enhancing oxygen will be preserved. Better tasting water makes better tasting hot food and drinks. - Should the Micro Kettle not whistle, remove the lid, turn over and push the silicone sealing ring back into place.
Notes for safe use: - Do not overfill the micro kettle as water may overflow when boiling. - Only use Micro kettle lid with provided cup. - Always remove lid before pouring. - Handle with care, as steam is very hot. - Make sure the lid is cool before adjusting the silicone sealing ring.
MIRACLEWARE MICROWAVE PIZZA WARMER
Use and Care Instructions: For best results, reheat one slice of pizza at a time: - Remove storage lid. - Microwave pizza on tray at 50% power for approximately 2 minutes. - Cooking times may vary.
To maximize the life of this quality product, follow these simple instructions: - Do not use with a browning dish or element. - Do not use in conventional ovens or on hot plates. - Do not cook oils, butter or other fat substitutes without other foods.
Wash thoroughly before use by hand or in the top rack of the dishwasher. Do not use steel or abrasive materials when cleaning. Microwave, freezer and top rack dishwasher safe.
USE AND CARE TIPS FOR MIRACLEWARE MICROWAVE PLATES[[2]]
To maximize he life of this quality product, follow these simple instructions: - Do not use with a browning dish or element. - Do not use in conventional ovens or on hot plates. - Do not cook oils, butter or other fat substitutes without other foods.
Wash thoroughly before use by hand or in the top rack of the dishwasher. Do not use steel or abrasive materials when cleaning. Microwave plates are microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe.
How to Recycle a Microwave Oven
Think environmentally conscious when it comes time to dispose of your microwave. There are several options for microwave oven disposal to choose from besides the trash dump.
Giving it Away If a microwave oven is still in working condition, the best thing to do is to give it a second life. A working microwave oven can be given away to friends or family or donated to a charity. A working microwave oven can be left in the front yard with a free sign on it. Usually a microwave oven with a free sign will get picked up by a person passing by within a short period of time. It is best to include on the sign that the microwave is in working condition, to assure that it will be picked up.
Giving a microwave oven a second life serves two purposes. It keeps waste out of the trash dump and saves another person the money of buying a new microwave oven.
Recycling Options
If a microwave oven is not in working condition, it can be recycled. Call your local trash disposal company to find out if they recycle microwave ovens. If they do not, ask them if they know a place that does. If your local trash disposal company can not help you, go to Earth911.com. Earth911.com has a search engine that allows you to search for microwave recycling centers in your area. You can also search for recycling centers for various other items in the search engine.
If you are unable to find a local recycling center through your local trash disposal company or through Earth911.com, there are a couple other choices that you still have. Some places take broken microwave ovens and either repair them or salvage parts from them and recycle the leftover parts.
Check with local home appliance repair shops to see if they take broken microwave ovens. Sometimes, home appliance repair shops will repair broken microwaves and resell them, or if unrepairable they will salvage parts out of the broken microwave and recycle the leftover parts.
Another option for broken microwave ovens, is to donate it to Goodwill Industries. Check with your local Goodwill about their policies regarding broken microwave ovens. Many of the Goodwill stores give broken microwave ovens a second life by repairing them and offering them for sale in their stores.
Microwave Oven Cleaning Made Easy
Tired of battling all of the baked on food in your microwave? Well, guess what? You can finally put away all of the cleaners and elbow grease. Vinegar is the answer! Just fill a microwave-safe bowl with a mixture of half vinegar and half water, and nuke it for two minutes. Then, dip a sponge into the vinegar-water solution, and use it to wipe the food off of the walls of the microwave. It'll fall right off – no strong-arming required.
Why This Works
Heating the vinegar and water steams all of the food off, while the acetic acid in the vinegar sanitizes and deodorizes your microwave. Think of it as science at its frugal best.
Benefits of Cleaning with Vinegar
One- inexpensive Two- no harsh chemicals Three- effective sanitizer Four- removes odors, rather than covering them up Five- environmentally-friendly
arnings
1) The vinegar-water solution will be very hot after heating. Wear gloves to protect your hands.
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One- Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner Two- Stainless Steel Cleaner Three- Dishwasher Detergent
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One- Uses for Vinegar Two- Uses for Baking Soda Three- Uses for Borax
Microwaves - A Buyer's Guide
Microwaves, in the form of microwave and combination ovens, have revolutionised the way we cook food over the last 20 years. With today's busy lifestyles, they have enabled us to prepare food in much less time than using traditional cooking methods.
There are three different types of microwave oven, which are:
One- The standard microwave - microwaves alone are used to cook and defrost food. Two- A microwave with a grill - this has an additional grill fitted allowing you to brown food, such as chips, pizzas and baked potatoes. The grill can be used on its own, or in conjunction with the microwave. Three- A combination oven. This is a combination of a microwave, a grill and a convection oven, which can be used together or on their own.
Not only can microwaves save you time, but they are environmentally friendly as they use up less energy than traditional cookers. It is also possible to cut down on washing up, as meals can be cooked or reheated on the plates from which they will be eaten.
What size of microwave should I buy?
A standardly sized microwave has a volume of about 20-22l, whereas a "family sized" microwave will have a volume or around 26l. Provided you can fit a standard sized plate into the microwave, it should be sufficient for the normal cooking and reheating on a single plate. However, if you are wanting to cook for the entire family, then you would be better off with one of the larger models.
How much power does it need to have?
The higher the power, the faster the food will cook. In addition, remember that if you are cooking larger quantities of food such as in a family sized oven, this will increase the power requirements further (cooking time is dependent on the amount of food being cooked, unlike a conventional oven.) You should in general buy an oven with the highest power you can afford, and not less than 800W for a compact size or 900W for a family size.
Should I get a microwave with a turntable?
Yes, this is a good idea as it will help to ensure that the food is cooked more evenly and you will be less likely to experience "hot spots".
What other features are available?
Some microwaves come equipped with features such as "multiple-sequence cooking". The computer within the microwave changes the power during the defrosting and subsequent cooking of your meal.
Safety Advice
Take care when cooking and reheating meat and poultry - "cold spots" can allow bacteria such as Listeria to survive. Make sure food is cooked and / or heated thoroughly. It is easier to do this if the food is evenly distributed on a covered plate - add water if necessary - if covering with cling film, prick holes in the film to allow the water vapour to escape. Stir the food in the middle of the cooking period, even if you have a turntable, to eliminate cold spots.
Only use microwave safe cookware in the microwave.
Be very careful if you heat any liquids, such as milk or water, in a glass in the microwave. Drinks may not appear to have been overheated, but when the surface tension of the liquid is broken, as you lift it out of the microwave, the boiling contents can explode in your face. To prevent liquids from overheating and becoming "superheated", do not heat any liquid for more than two minutes per cup. Let the cup stand for a further thirty seconds before moving or adding anything to it. (See this video of how injury can occur if this advice is not heeded).
Panasonic Microwave Ovens
Founded in Japan in 1918, Panasonic set up in the UK in 1972 and is now one of the leading suppliers of a wide range of electrical products including home entertainment equipment, camcorders and kitchen appliances such as microwave ovens.
With over 260,000 people working for it, Panasonic is a massive company and enjoys an excellent reputation. It’s also extremely environmentally aware and this shows in the measures it takes in the manufacturing and design of its lines.
Panasonic offers high quality, stylish and functional goods at affordable prices and its products are widely available.
You can find out more about some of the different models and types of microwave available from Panasonic by clicking on the links below:
One- Panasonic Combination Microwave Models[[3]]
Two- Panasonic Standard Microwave Models[[4]]
Three- Panasonic Microwave Models with Grills[[5]].
Start Recycling with Earth911.com
Recycling has never been easier when you use the tools at Earth911.
Who hasn’t heard that recycling is one of the best ways to protect the environment? There are all sorts of benefits to recycling. Creating aluminum from ore requires 95% more energy than recycling aluminum. Glass can be recycled indefinitely and recycling just one ton saves about ten gallons of oil. The benefit to recycling paper is a bit more obvious. Recycled paper helps reduce the number of trees removed from the world’s forests each year.
Aluminum, glass, and paper are just a few of the items Earth911 can help you recycle. Earth911 allows you to search for a recycling center by type as well as by location. Some of the more uncommon items you can find recycling centers for include hazardous materials like batteries, medications, fire extinguishers, pesticides, and pool chemicals. Common electronic items that many people may not think to recycle are also listed such as video games, MP3 players, office machinery, and televisions. There are even recycling centers for household and gardening items and automobiles along with their various components.
In addition to providing resources for locating recycling centers, Earth911 also has a weekly newsletter that provides information about going green. Tips on recycling, green products, and reducing your carbon footprint have all been past topics.
The information on Earth911 isn’t limited to just their website either. They have an iPhone applications that lets you search from your phone in case you don’t have access to your computer. This makes it easy to recycle while traveling out of town. If your website or blog is green there is also a widget you can use to let your readers learn how easy it is to recycle in their town.
The searchable database provided by Earth911 will help you find recycling locations for items you probably already know you should recycle as well as items you may not have thought about recycling before. Take the time to check out the website and then begin recycling!
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Serious Green: Saving Energy By Using The Microwave
The much-maligned microwave--conjuring up images of scary invisible waves and mysterious molecular science--isn't what most of us think of as environmentally friendly. (After all, how could "nuking" something be good for the planet?) But though it sounds counterintuitive, the microwave is one of the most energy-efficient options for cooking our food.
Think of the microwave as a high-pressure shower, and the oven as an overflowing bathtub. The shower delivers only the blast of water to clean you off, whereas taking a bath requires you to fill a whole sloshy tub of water, just so you can soak inside. In the same way, heating up a whole oven for the sake of a little potato uses a lot more energy than a two-minute stint in the microwave.
Indeed, in The Big Green Cookbook, chock-full of tips and recipes for environmentally sound cooking, dietician and microwave fan Jackie Newgent writes, "The microwave oven can reduce energy use by roughly two-thirds compared to a conventional oven." Good news for the planet, and for your busy schedule.
Of course, over-nuking can turn good meat to rubber and fresh bread to a brick. But here are a few ways to use your microwave wisely, after the jump.
Play with the wattage. Just because your microwave goes up to 1200 watts doesn't mean you have to leave it on high power. (If you only used your oven at 500°F, it wouldn't always cook too well, either.) Some foods respond better to lower wattage, for longer times.
Think about steaming. Anything you can steam, you can microwave. Squash, artichokes, and spinach are all pretty safe bets.
Go halfway. Microwaves cook efficiently, but food tends to remain limp. For anything that needs a bit of crisping--say, skin-on chicken, or cheese-topped enchiladas--try starting in the microwave, then finishing under a broiler. (Or in a toaster oven, even more energy-efficient.)
