Microwave Tips

Hot chocolate is just one of those comforting, warm beverages I crave every winter. While I often make my drink using hot water for convenience, sometimes you just want the creaminess only milk can give you. So, how long do you microwave milk for hot chocolate? After all, I want to make creating my drink […]

Have you ever cleaned out those ice cube trays and instead of dumping them in the sink decided to melt them quickly? I bet you popped the cubes in the microwave to heat them up fast, only to find it didn’t work. So, why doesn’t ice melt in the microwave? Well, it all has to

While freezing bread is a great way to preserve that extra loaf you bought in bulk, you eventually need to thaw it back out. You tried leaving it on the counter to thaw, only to find it made your bread taste stale. Instead, let’s talk about how to defrost bread in the microwave for a

The microwave definitely makes things faster and easier when it comes to cooking and reheating food. However, you’re not just going to throw a handful of spaghetti in there and make a huge mess. You’ll want to put your food on a plate or in a dish. But, what is the microwave safe symbol so

I love handy kitchen gadgets, especially when they make life easier and dinner quicker. So, what is a microwave pressure cooker? Basically, it’s a cooking vessel which uses the fast pressurized cooking method of a pressure cooker and combines it with the convenience of microwave heating. Of course, that’s just a very high-level explanation. I’ll

So, your microwave finally bit the dust. You found a new one that you love, but now you’re stuck facing a new problem: what to do with an old microwave? Can you put it to the curb? Is that safe? Could there be something better than that to do with it? Let’s talk about it!

Have you ever had one of those days where things just constantly slip your brain? I tried to pop my coffee into the microwave to reheat, only to forget to actually put the coffee in. Then I wondered: what happens if you microwave nothing? Did I have anything to be concerned about, or was it

If you have a newer model of microwave, you may have noticed a “sensor reheat” or “sensor cook” button on it. But, what is a sensor cooking microwave? How is it different from any other microwave?  Well, we’re here to answer that so you can decide if you want to explore the sensor mode on

Haven’t we all been there before? You pressed a bunch of buttons trying to find a function on your microwave and now you’ve engaged the child lock. Unless you want an appliance that does nothing for you, how to unlock child lock on a Panasonic microwave is pretty important to know. If you’ve got another

I know why you’re here. You forgot to take something out of the freezer last night for dinner, didn’t you? Never fear, that’s one of the microwaves best features in my opinion! This Whirlpool microwave how to defrost guide will explain how to make the most of your microwaves thawing function. If you don’t have