gregz wrote:
>
> I never had a potato detonate. I always microwave using old covered corning
> ware, with a wet potato in a few drops of water. Been doing it that way
> nice 1971 .

I've never had one burst in the microwave either. I just rinse them off, set
on a plate in the microwave. I'll cook them for about 3 minutes, then turn
over and cook another 3. That usually does it.

G.