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jinxlover in hip_domestics

best microwave ever?

Dec 06, 2010 19:42

We are looking to replace my 6 y/o 700 watt el-cheapo college dorm microwave with something nicer and hopefully more long term. Currently we are having to double suggested cook times and obsessively supervise the cooking process in order to come out with something edible ;) We would like something that will last years (my gram still has a microwave ( Read more... )

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byrthebb December 7 2010, 03:40:27 UTC

I am still using a Panasonic that my husband and I bought back in 1979!! It's older than my two kids (who are grown now). I don't remember what we paid for it though. Sorry I can't be more help.

rosemere_rat December 7 2010, 05:11:53 UTC

My mom had a microwave from 23 years ago until she replaced it. She hates the one she has now.

/no info for you =P

polaroidmoment December 7 2010, 10:48:22 UTC

My parents are the same way. They bought a microwave a gazillion years ago from an actual microwave store and they replaced it about 5 years ago? They've gone through two since then because appliances aren't really built to last like they used to be.

ipsafictura December 7 2010, 05:52:29 UTC

We're super happy with the one we have, which was one of Consumer Reports "recommended" models. It's a Kenmore, this one, here and it's $140.

jinxlover December 8 2010, 00:20:59 UTC

thank you! Did you know it is listed for $281 on Amazon? Jeez, what a markup!

ipsafictura December 8 2010, 00:25:54 UTC

Wow, what the EFF. It's not one of the ones with convection? Those are legitimately much more expensive.

Too bad you don't live near me, I'm selling mine as we're moving to a place with a built-in.

Another viewpoint... victoria7 December 7 2010, 10:10:25 UTC

I've felt happier and healthier since I got rid of that thing. :-) You might want to look up the things it does to your food. I now use a toaster oven and to heat up frozen soups (which I froze ahead of time in ziploc bags) I just toss them in a pot of boiling water. :-)

Re: Another viewpoint... jinxlover December 8 2010, 00:18:26 UTC

thanks! I work long hours (830a to 7p) and by the time I get home I could eat the walls! Luckily I cook on the weekends and then zap my food while I walk the dogs, or I'd probably start chewing my hand off. I personally hate our toaster oven, but that's because it annoys me, not b/c of anything I've read about its superiority. Now I am curious as to the differences between the two!

Re: Another viewpoint... victoria7 December 8 2010, 06:49:57 UTC

Well, there have been several studies that state that microwaving your food changes the molecular structure and the nutrition contained in that food.

Otherwise, I'd love using the microwave! I used to love it, but I do notice that since I stopped microwaving, I feel better and more healthy... :-)