Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:25
Subject: I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t use my microwave that much but for things like frozen peas, frozen corn, reheating leftovers, melting butter, etc. - I strongly prefer microwave to stovetop. Also for warming up my coffee!
The trick to heating frozen peas and corn on the stovetop is to not cook it for more than, like 2 minutes. Def a stove over a microwave option.
As far as melting butter, I just put it in a bowl on top of my stove while I preheat the oven and it usually takes care of it.
Right but I can microwave peas in 2 mins without the need to boil water. Similarly, I can melt butter in 30 seconds. So I’m going to use the microwave.
Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:23
Subject: I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:If you use it more than once a week then I’ll assume you’re a lazy chef.
I'm not a chef nor am I lazy nor am I a chef (and neither are you). I commute 2 hours each way. My kids can quickly microwave leftovers I spent hours cooking over the weekend a lot safer than they could by using my gas stove top. Happy now?
Teach your latchkey kids to use a toaster oven.
Really? Can you send me instructions on how to heat up chili or stew in a toaster?
IT's just like using a real oven: https://traditionalcookingschool.com/food-preparation/reheating-foods-without-a-microwave/
Super simple.
Wait so now we are back to the stove? I'm confused. I thought you wanted me to teach my "latchkey kids" how to use a toaster.
I believe they said “Teach your latchkey kids to use a toaster oven .”
Why would I want another giant appliance on the counter when the one I already have works just fine? Make it make sense.
Can't make toast in a microwave.
you walked into that one!
I have a toaster. I do not have a toaster oven. Not sure it's the get you think it is.
So, you have a toaster AND a microwave and you think that saves you counterspace over having a toaster oven?
Do you put chili in your toaster?
Of course, I have a toaster. And I dont keep it on the counter. I know!!! It blows your mind, doesn't it?
You are yet to explain to me why you made the dumb suggestion totally unsolicited in the first place.
Congratulations on owning a toaster? I guess?
Congratulations on making suggestions to people that never asked for them and then not being able to explain why you made them in the first place.
I'm the OP and my original point was that some people really get upset when they find out I don't have a microwave, and I genuinely wanted to know if people found legitimate uses for their microwaves. I could get a microwave and I'm open to ideas.
So far, what I've encountered is a lot of triggered weirdos who feel very angry that I don't have a microwave, someone who wants to *checks notes* put chili in a toaster (I do not recommend) and one person who has genuinely replied that she finds post-work time stressful because of her long commute and being able to reheat something in five minutes is worth it. She's been interesting to hear from, and the rest of you are being weird.
No one cares that much about you.
Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:22
Subject: I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t use my microwave that much but for things like frozen peas, frozen corn, reheating leftovers, melting butter, etc. - I strongly prefer microwave to stovetop. Also for warming up my coffee!
The trick to heating frozen peas and corn on the stovetop is to not cook it for more than, like 2 minutes. Def a stove over a microwave option.
As far as melting butter, I just put it in a bowl on top of my stove while I preheat the oven and it usually takes care of it.
What if you need the butter melted but you have nothing to bake?
Saucepan, stove on, 45-50 seconds.
A microwave can probably do it quicker, but doesn't seem worht buying one just to do that.
True. But most of us already own microwaves. A stick takes like 10 seconds to melt in the mocrowave.
Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:22
Subject: Re:I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
Anonymous wrote:
OP here, I'd consider one of those, but I've also read that they are kind of garbage microwave ovens AND garbage toaster ovens.
Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:21
Subject: Re:I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:19
Subject: I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t use my microwave that much but for things like frozen peas, frozen corn, reheating leftovers, melting butter, etc. - I strongly prefer microwave to stovetop. Also for warming up my coffee!
The trick to heating frozen peas and corn on the stovetop is to not cook it for more than, like 2 minutes. Def a stove over a microwave option.
As far as melting butter, I just put it in a bowl on top of my stove while I preheat the oven and it usually takes care of it.
What if you need the butter melted but you have nothing to bake?
Saucepan, stove on, 45-50 seconds.
A microwave can probably do it quicker, but doesn't seem worht buying one just to do that.
Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:18
Subject: I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Bully for you.
Feels like the OP hit a nerve.
Lamest response ever.
Especially - how does a stupid question about a microwave hit a nerve, lol?
Dunno, but at least one dude is sitting here sobbing and slamming his keyboard as he asks why he can't put chili in his toaster... not sure WHY he wants to do that, but the OP seems to have triggered him in some way.
*shrug* people are WEIRD on this board sometimes.
I'm not a dude, dude. You made a dumb suggestion you can't justify and now you're flat out lying. WHY DO I NEED TO USE A TOASTER OVER FOR CHILI???
I really need to know. Pretty please.
Ask the person who tearfully insisted that someone explain to them how to heat chili in a toaster... wasn't me!
Oh now it was tearfully......please do tell me more.
Still waiting on the justification of why I need that damn toaster oven!!!!!!
Try the thread about whether you should own a toaster oven. This thread is about microwave ovens.
You are the one who suggested that I teach my latchkey kids how to use the toaster oven. I didn't bring it up. YOU DID. I repeatedly said I love and use my microwave.
No, that was someone else.
I'm just laughing at your meltdown.
I'm laughing at your inability to read and comprehend.
Time to jog on.
Time to eff off.
Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:18
Subject: I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don’t use my microwave that much but for things like frozen peas, frozen corn, reheating leftovers, melting butter, etc. - I strongly prefer microwave to stovetop. Also for warming up my coffee!
The trick to heating frozen peas and corn on the stovetop is to not cook it for more than, like 2 minutes. Def a stove over a microwave option.
As far as melting butter, I just put it in a bowl on top of my stove while I preheat the oven and it usually takes care of it.
What if you need the butter melted but you have nothing to bake?
Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:17
Subject: I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Bully for you.
Feels like the OP hit a nerve.
Lamest response ever.
Especially - how does a stupid question about a microwave hit a nerve, lol?
Dunno, but at least one dude is sitting here sobbing and slamming his keyboard as he asks why he can't put chili in his toaster... not sure WHY he wants to do that, but the OP seems to have triggered him in some way.
*shrug* people are WEIRD on this board sometimes.
I'm not a dude, dude. You made a dumb suggestion you can't justify and now you're flat out lying. WHY DO I NEED TO USE A TOASTER OVER FOR CHILI???
I really need to know. Pretty please.
Ask the person who tearfully insisted that someone explain to them how to heat chili in a toaster... wasn't me!
Oh now it was tearfully......please do tell me more.
Still waiting on the justification of why I need that damn toaster oven!!!!!!
Try the thread about whether you should own a toaster oven. This thread is about microwave ovens.
You are the one who suggested that I teach my latchkey kids how to use the toaster oven. I didn't bring it up. YOU DID. I repeatedly said I love and use my microwave.
No, that was someone else.
I'm just laughing at your meltdown.
I'm laughing at your inability to read and comprehend.
Time to jog on.
Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:17
Subject: I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
Anonymous wrote:I don’t use my microwave that much but for things like frozen peas, frozen corn, reheating leftovers, melting butter, etc. - I strongly prefer microwave to stovetop. Also for warming up my coffee!
The trick to heating frozen peas and corn on the stovetop is to not cook it for more than, like 2 minutes. Def a stove over a microwave option.
As far as melting butter, I just put it in a bowl on top of my stove while I preheat the oven and it usually takes care of it.
Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:15
Subject: I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Bully for you.
Feels like the OP hit a nerve.
Lamest response ever.
Especially - how does a stupid question about a microwave hit a nerve, lol?
Dunno, but at least one dude is sitting here sobbing and slamming his keyboard as he asks why he can't put chili in his toaster... not sure WHY he wants to do that, but the OP seems to have triggered him in some way.
*shrug* people are WEIRD on this board sometimes.
I'm not a dude, dude. You made a dumb suggestion you can't justify and now you're flat out lying. WHY DO I NEED TO USE A TOASTER OVER FOR CHILI???
I really need to know. Pretty please.
Ask the person who tearfully insisted that someone explain to them how to heat chili in a toaster... wasn't me!
Oh now it was tearfully......please do tell me more.
Still waiting on the justification of why I need that damn toaster oven!!!!!!
Try the thread about whether you should own a toaster oven. This thread is about microwave ovens.
You are the one who suggested that I teach my latchkey kids how to use the toaster oven. I didn't bring it up. YOU DID. I repeatedly said I love and use my microwave.
No, that was someone else.
I'm just laughing at your meltdown.
I'm laughing at your inability to read and comprehend.
Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:15
Subject: I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
I don’t use my microwave that much but for things like frozen peas, frozen corn, reheating leftovers, melting butter, etc. - I strongly prefer microwave to stovetop. Also for warming up my coffee!
Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:15
Subject: I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:If you use it more than once a week then I’ll assume you’re a lazy chef.
I'm not a chef nor am I lazy nor am I a chef (and neither are you
Teach your latchkey kids to use a toaster oven.
Really? Can you send me instructions on how to heat up chili or stew in a toaster?
IT's just like using a real oven: https://traditionalcookingschool.com/food-preparation/reheating-foods-without-a-microwave/
Super simple.
Wait so now we are back to the stove? I'm confused. I thought you wanted me to teach my "latchkey kids" how to use a toaster.
I believe they said “Teach your latchkey kids to use a toaster oven .”
Why would I want another giant appliance on the counter when the one I already have works just fine? Make it make sense.
Can't make toast in a microwave.
you walked into that one!
I have a toaster. I do not have a toaster oven. Not sure it's the get you think it is.
So, you have a toaster AND a microwave and you think that saves you counterspace over having a toaster oven?
Do you put chili in your toaster?
Of course, I have a toaster. And I dont keep it on the counter. I know!!! It blows your mind, doesn't it?
You are yet to explain to me why you made the dumb suggestion totally unsolicited in the first place.
Congratulations on owning a toaster? I guess?
Congratulations on making suggestions to people that never asked for them and then not being able to explain why you made them in the first place.
I'm the OP and my original point was that some people really get upset when they find out I don't have a microwave, and I genuinely wanted to know if people found legitimate uses for their microwaves. I could get a microwave and I'm open to ideas.
So far, what I've encountered is a lot of triggered weirdos who feel very angry that I don't have a microwave, someone who wants to *checks notes* put chili in a toaster (I do not recommend) and one person who has genuinely replied that she finds post-work time stressful because of her long commute and being able to reheat something in five minutes is worth it. She's been interesting to hear from, and the rest of you are being weird.
I see you came back with more smugness and condescension. Apparently, bless your heart, you're just not smart enough to figure out that since millions upon millions of people own them, they find excellent uses for them. I suggest Google next time.
Maybe google can help with your questions about putting chili in your toaster?
https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=can+i+put+chili+in+a+toaster
Spoiler, here's the AI answer:
"No, you cannot put liquid chili or a canned chili product in a standard toaster because it will create a dangerous mess and fire hazard by dripping onto the heating elements. You can, however, use a toaster oven to make certain chili-related dishes, like a chili-cheese sandwich or to roast whole dried chilies, but you must use appropriate bakeware."
If you could just explain why you so desperately want me to teach my latchkey kids to use the toaster oven, that would be great. I'm still waiting.
Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:14
Subject: I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Bully for you.
Feels like the OP hit a nerve.
Lamest response ever.
Especially - how does a stupid question about a microwave hit a nerve, lol?
Dunno, but at least one dude is sitting here sobbing and slamming his keyboard as he asks why he can't put chili in his toaster... not sure WHY he wants to do that, but the OP seems to have triggered him in some way.
*shrug* people are WEIRD on this board sometimes.
I'm not a dude, dude. You made a dumb suggestion you can't justify and now you're flat out lying. WHY DO I NEED TO USE A TOASTER OVER FOR CHILI???
I really need to know. Pretty please.
Ask the person who tearfully insisted that someone explain to them how to heat chili in a toaster... wasn't me!
Oh now it was tearfully......please do tell me more.
Still waiting on the justification of why I need that damn toaster oven!!!!!!
Try the thread about whether you should own a toaster oven. This thread is about microwave ovens.
You are the one who suggested that I teach my latchkey kids how to use the toaster oven. I didn't bring it up. YOU DID. I repeatedly said I love and use my microwave.
No, that was someone else.
I'm just laughing at your meltdown.
Anonymous
08/21/2025 16:13
Subject: I don't own a microwave and that seems to blow a lot of people's minds, but honestly... I don't need it.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:If you use it more than once a week then I’ll assume you’re a lazy chef.
I'm not a chef nor am I lazy nor am I a chef (and neither are you
Teach your latchkey kids to use a toaster oven.
Really? Can you send me instructions on how to heat up chili or stew in a toaster?
IT's just like using a real oven: https://traditionalcookingschool.com/food-preparation/reheating-foods-without-a-microwave/
Super simple.
Wait so now we are back to the stove? I'm confused. I thought you wanted me to teach my "latchkey kids" how to use a toaster.
I believe they said “Teach your latchkey kids to use a toaster oven .”
Why would I want another giant appliance on the counter when the one I already have works just fine? Make it make sense.
Can't make toast in a microwave.
you walked into that one!
I have a toaster. I do not have a toaster oven. Not sure it's the get you think it is.
So, you have a toaster AND a microwave and you think that saves you counterspace over having a toaster oven?
Do you put chili in your toaster?
Of course, I have a toaster. And I dont keep it on the counter. I know!!! It blows your mind, doesn't it?
You are yet to explain to me why you made the dumb suggestion totally unsolicited in the first place.
Congratulations on owning a toaster? I guess?
Congratulations on making suggestions to people that never asked for them and then not being able to explain why you made them in the first place.
I'm the OP and my original point was that some people really get upset when they find out I don't have a microwave, and I genuinely wanted to know if people found legitimate uses for their microwaves. I could get a microwave and I'm open to ideas.
So far, what I've encountered is a lot of triggered weirdos who feel very angry that I don't have a microwave, someone who wants to *checks notes* put chili in a toaster (I do not recommend) and one person who has genuinely replied that she finds post-work time stressful because of her long commute and being able to reheat something in five minutes is worth it. She's been interesting to hear from, and the rest of you are being weird.
I see you came back with more smugness and condescension. Apparently, bless your heart, you're just not smart enough to figure out that since millions upon millions of people own them, they find excellent uses for them. I suggest Google next time.
Maybe google can help with your questions about putting chili in your toaster?
https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=can+i+put+chili+in+a+toaster
Spoiler, here's the AI answer:
"No, you cannot put liquid chili or a canned chili product in a standard toaster because it will create a dangerous mess and fire hazard by dripping onto the heating elements. You can, however, use a toaster oven to make certain chili-related dishes, like a chili-cheese sandwich or to roast whole dried chilies, but you must use appropriate bakeware."