On Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:12:40 -0800, Serene >
wrote:

>Nathalie Chiva wrote:
>> On Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:08:11 -0500, "cybercat" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> And if you use it, don't forget and leave the cranberry sauce in the fridge
>>> until after dinner is over!'
>>>
>>> (Just things my family used to do ...)
>>>
>>
>> No need to remember to put the butter out to soften, that's one
>> terrific use for the MW!!!
>
>We don't have a microwave, so if I forget to leave butter or cream
>cheese or something out to soften, I take advantage of my body heat,
>wash my hands, and squeeze the thing until it's soft. Much faster
>than waiting for it to soften on its own.
>
>Serene

My wife said the same thing!