"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat 23 Apr 2005 01:14:57a, Alex Rast wrote in rec.food.cooking:

>
> I don't do any major cooking in my microwave, but I find it invaluable
> for
> speedily performing various interim steps in recipes, as well as
> *gentle*
> and thorough reheating of moist foods. I'd also rather be spontaneous
> in
> deciding what I want to cook or eat rather than planning hours or a
> day
> ahead. Spur of the moment thawing tasks are handled quickly and
> accurately
> in a good microwave. The best of today's microwave ovens are light
> years
> ahead of those that existed 5 years ago and have capabilities that you
> are
> probably unaware of.
>
> Far be it from me to try and convince you of anything. I only know
> that
> owning a good microwave is an invaluable asset to my lifestyle.

Mine too! I have a combination microwave/convection oven/grill. I use
it every day

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