I use the microwave almost every other day, mainly to reheat leftovers. You’d think that with such frequent usage, I’d be able to ensure that my food comes out of the microwave perfectly heated every ...

Micorwaves have been a kitchen staple since the late 1960s, but are they safe for our food? All cooking transforms food, to the benefit of some nutrients and the detriment of others. For example, ...

Microwaves make cooking fast and easy—but certain foods can become toxic, lose nutrients, or even cause explosions when ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Read up on the most common microwave myths, and which ones are legit. — -- intro:Did you see American Hustle? Remember that scene where Jennifer Lawrence’s hilarious, mouthy character Roslyn ...

It is interesting to admit, but I was around before microwaves were popular. Now they are often a part of everyday use in most homes, so it is useful to understand what the best and safest use for a ...

The microwave oven is no doubt one of the most popular kitchen appliances available. But before its ubiquity, people had to get used to the idea that a few button presses (or physical dial turn as the ...