"MaryL" > wrote:
> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>
> On 12/24/2014 11:00 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>> On 12/24/2014 8:25 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>> I have a large splatterguard made for the microwave too. It fits nicely
>>> over a plate.
>>
>> I actually bought microwave bowl covers, they are just flat
>> pieces of clear plastic.
>>
> I found some things that looked like clear plastic shower caps in Mom's
> pantry. What the heck? I finally figured out they were plastic covers
> for plates and bowls for microwaving food.
>
>> They are so flat and clear, they disappeared right away, I
>> guess they are under other stuff in a cabinet.
>>
>> nancy
>
> I never used the plastic covers. I never saw Mom using them, either.
> Depending upon what I'm reheating, the food is generally already in a
> covered dish (Corningware). If it's a plate of food I'll put a paper
> towel over it if it is something that might spatter.
>
> Jill
>
> ~~~~~~~~
> Years ago, there were plastic covers that looked like shower caps (as
> you described). They had elastic around the edges so they would grip the
> bowls. However, the ones I remember were intended for storage in the
> refrigerator, not heating in the microwave. In fact, I think the
> original versions predated microwaves.
>
> MaryL

Yes, and they still make them but they are hard to find. I have drawerful.
They work great.
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