I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper to
prevent microwave splatter would be handy.

Anyone seen such an item?

Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 05:44:46p, Terry meant to say...

> I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper to
> prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
>
> Anyone seen such an item?
>
>

What about somethimg like this:

http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html

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Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 05:44:46p, Terry meant to say...
>
>> I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper to
>> prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
>>
>> Anyone seen such an item?
>>
>>
>
> What about somethimg like this:
>
> http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html

Available at Target. Vented.

Also, if your food is not heaped up really high you can just toss an
inverted paper plate over it.


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On Dec 15, 9:34�pm, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 05:44:46p, Terry meant to say...
>
> > I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper to
> > prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
>
> > Anyone seen such an item?
>
> What about somethimg like this:
>
> � � � �http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html

Nearly $10 for something else to wash... what about a half penny sheet
of paper towel you throw away.

On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:41:02 -0800 (PST), Sheldon >
wrote:

>On Dec 15, 9:34?pm, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 05:44:46p, Terry meant to say...
>>
>> > I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper to
>> > prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
>>
>> > Anyone seen such an item?
>>
>> What about somethimg like this:
>>
>> ? ? ? ?http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html
>
>Nearly $10 for something else to wash... what about a half penny sheet
>of paper towel you throw away.

Don't you recycle? Just curious really!!!

Lou

Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 08:56:03p, Lou Decruss meant to say...

> On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:41:02 -0800 (PST), Sheldon >
> wrote:
>
>>On Dec 15, 9:34?pm, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>>> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 05:44:46p, Terry meant to say...
>>>
>>> > I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper to
>>> > prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
>>>
>>> > Anyone seen such an item?
>>>
>>> What about somethimg like this:
>>>
>>> ? ? ? ?http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html
>>
>>Nearly $10 for something else to wash... what about a half penny sheet of
>>paper towel you throw away.
>
> Don't you recycle? Just curious really!!!
>
> Lou
>
>

Um, how does one recycle a paper towel?

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Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 08:56:03p, Lou Decruss meant to say...
>
>> On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:41:02 -0800 (PST), Sheldon >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>On Dec 15, 9:34?pm, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>>>> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 05:44:46p, Terry meant to say...
>>>>
>>>> > I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper to
>>>> > prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
>>>>
>>>> > Anyone seen such an item?
>>>>
>>>> What about somethimg like this:
>>>>
>>>> ? ? ? ?http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html
>>>
>>>Nearly $10 for something else to wash... what about a half penny sheet of
>>>paper towel you throw away.
>>
>> Don't you recycle? Just curious really!!!
>>
>> Lou
>>
>>
>
> Um, how does one recycle a paper towel?

You cut it into squares and use it in the bathroom.

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Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 09:24:28p, Blinky the Shark meant to say...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 08:56:03p, Lou Decruss meant to say...
>>
>>> On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:41:02 -0800 (PST), Sheldon >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>On Dec 15, 9:34?pm, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>>>>> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 05:44:46p, Terry meant to say...
>>>>>
>>>>> > I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper
to
>>>>> > prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
>>>>>
>>>>> > Anyone seen such an item?
>>>>>
>>>>> What about somethimg like this:
>>>>>
>>>>> ? ? ? ?http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html
>>>>
>>>>Nearly $10 for something else to wash... what about a half penny sheet
of
>>>>paper towel you throw away.
>>>
>>> Don't you recycle? Just curious really!!!
>>>
>>> Lou
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Um, how does one recycle a paper towel?
>
> You cut it into squares and use it in the bathroom.
>

Oh, that would be great if splattered with spaghetti sauce.

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On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 04:18:07 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

>Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 08:56:03p, Lou Decruss meant to say...
>
>> On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:41:02 -0800 (PST), Sheldon >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>On Dec 15, 9:34?pm, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>>>> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 05:44:46p, Terry meant to say...
>>>>
>>>> > I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper to
>>>> > prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
>>>>
>>>> > Anyone seen such an item?
>>>>
>>>> What about somethimg like this:
>>>>
>>>> ? ? ? ?http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html
>>>
>>>Nearly $10 for something else to wash... what about a half penny sheet of
>>>paper towel you throw away.
>>
>> Don't you recycle? Just curious really!!!
>>
>> Lou
>>
>>
>
>Um, how does one recycle a paper towel?

I was just messin with Shemp. But he can probably come up with a way.

Lou

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 09:24:28p, Blinky the Shark meant to say...
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>
>>> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 08:56:03p, Lou Decruss meant to say...
>>>
>>>> On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:41:02 -0800 (PST), Sheldon >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>On Dec 15, 9:34?pm, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>>>>>> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 05:44:46p, Terry meant to say...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> > I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper
> to
>>>>>> > prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> > Anyone seen such an item?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What about somethimg like this:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ? ? ? ?http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html
>>>>>
>>>>>Nearly $10 for something else to wash... what about a half penny sheet
> of
>>>>>paper towel you throw away.
>>>>
>>>> Don't you recycle? Just curious really!!!
>>>>
>>>> Lou
>>>
>>> Um, how does one recycle a paper towel?
>>
>> You cut it into squares and use it in the bathroom.
>
> Oh, that would be great if splattered with spaghetti sauce.

It would be even greater if it was splashed with hot pepper juice.

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Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 10:33:49p, Blinky the Shark meant to say...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 09:24:28p, Blinky the Shark meant to say...
>>
>>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>
>>>> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 08:56:03p, Lou Decruss meant to say...
>>>>
>>>>> On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:41:02 -0800 (PST), Sheldon >
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>On Dec 15, 9:34?pm, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>>>>>>> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 05:44:46p, Terry meant to say...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> > I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax
paper
>>>>>>> > to prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> > Anyone seen such an item?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What about somethimg like this:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ? ? ? ?http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Nearly $10 for something else to wash... what about a half penny
sheet
>>>>>>of paper towel you throw away.
>>>>>
>>>>> Don't you recycle? Just curious really!!!
>>>>>
>>>>> Lou
>>>>
>>>> Um, how does one recycle a paper towel?
>>>
>>> You cut it into squares and use it in the bathroom.
>>
>> Oh, that would be great if splattered with spaghetti sauce.
>
> It would be even greater if it was splashed with hot pepper juice.
>

LOL!

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On Dec 15, 9:34 pm, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 05:44:46p, Terry meant to say...
>
> > I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper to
> > prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
>
> > Anyone seen such an item?
>
> What about somethimg like this:
>
> http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html
>
What I had in mind was some kind of plastic holder that would hold a
piece of throw away wax paper over the food.

Something you could for a while without having to put it in the
dishwasher.

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
3.184...
> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 05:44:46p, Terry meant to say...
>
> > I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper to
> > prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
> >
> > Anyone seen such an item?
> >
> >
>
> What about somethimg like this:
>
> http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html

Dollarama has them similar for......one dollar.....Sharon
>
> --
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>

Oh pshaw, on Sun 16 Dec 2007 09:26:22a, biig meant to say...

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 3.184...
>> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 05:44:46p, Terry meant to say...
>>
>> > I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper to
>> > prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
>> >
>> > Anyone seen such an item?
>> >
>> >
>>
>> What about somethimg like this:
>>
>> http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html
>
> Dollarama has them similar for......one dollar.....Sharon
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>>
>
>
>

Sharon, the OP is dead set on a rack on which to drape waxed paper over the
food, not wanting to put a cover in the dishwasher. Seems to me that the
rack would have to go into the dishwasher, regardless of discarding the
waxed paper.

Personally, I prefer cooking in the microwave using a dish that has a lid,
be it glass or plastic container. If I'm reheating something on a plate, I
usually just drape a paper towel directly over the food.

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On 2007-12-16, Wayne Boatwright wrote:

>>>Nearly $10 for something else to wash... what about a half penny sheet of
>>>paper towel you throw away.
>>
>> Don't you recycle? Just curious really!!!

> Um, how does one recycle a paper towel?

In the worm bin.


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On 2007-12-16, Wayne Boatwright wrote:

>>>>>> > I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper
>>>>>> > to prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> > Anyone seen such an item?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What about somethimg like this:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ? ? ? ?http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html
>>>>>
>>>>>Nearly $10 for something else to wash... what about a half penny sheet
>>>>>of paper towel you throw away.
>>>>
>>>> Don't you recycle? Just curious really!!!

>>> Um, how does one recycle a paper towel?
>>
>> You cut it into squares and use it in the bathroom.

> Oh, that would be great if splattered with spaghetti sauce.

"What goes around, comes around."


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Oh pshaw, on Sun 16 Dec 2007 11:36:52a, Sqwertz meant to say...

> On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:43:51 GMT, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>> Sharon, the OP is dead set on a rack on which to drape waxed paper over
>> the food, not wanting to put a cover in the dishwasher. Seems to me
>> that the rack would have to go into the dishwasher, regardless of
>> discarding the waxed paper.
>>
>> Personally, I prefer cooking in the microwave using a dish that has a
>> lid, be it glass or plastic container. If I'm reheating something on a
>> plate, I usually just drape a paper towel directly over the food.
>
> It's my opinion that too many people just use their microwave at
> 100% all the time, when they should be using 60-80% power
> instead. The only thing I cook at 100% is popcorn. I never have
> a splatter problem.
>
> -sw

That is my opinion, too. The only things I cook at 100% power are frozen
corn or peas, and fresh vegetables like cabbage, brussels sprouts,
asparagus, etc. Even then, I cook them in a covered dish to capture the
steam. Never a problem. Our microwave has 1300 watts of power, so other
heating, rewarming, etc. is usually done at 30 or even 20% power. It's
perfect for reheating chili, spaghetti sauce, soups, gravy, etc. Again, I
do this covered to capture the heat. Melting or softening butter I usually
do at 10% power. There are very few items/recipes that recommend using
open containers in a micowave.

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On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:37:03 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

>That is my opinion, too. The only things I cook at 100% power are frozen
>corn or peas, and fresh vegetables like cabbage, brussels sprouts,
>asparagus, etc. Even then, I cook them in a covered dish to capture the
>steam. Never a problem. Our microwave has 1300 watts of power, so other
>heating, rewarming, etc. is usually done at 30 or even 20% power. It's
>perfect for reheating chili, spaghetti sauce, soups, gravy, etc. Again, I
>do this covered to capture the heat. Melting or softening butter I usually
>do at 10% power. There are very few items/recipes that recommend using
>open containers in a micowave.

I used to get the big honking microwaves, then it dawned on me that I
only reheat - I don't cook in it. I don't even use it to boil water
anymore - so I got a nice, counter saving, 14 inch cube "mini"
microwave (Sharp Half-Pint) a few years ago. It is 1/2 the watts of
all my previous ones, I use it at 100% almost exclusively and I'm
perfectly happy with it.

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Oh pshaw, on Sun 16 Dec 2007 03:12:42p, meant to say...

> On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:37:03 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> > wrote:
>
>>That is my opinion, too. The only things I cook at 100% power are frozen
>>corn or peas, and fresh vegetables like cabbage, brussels sprouts,
>>asparagus, etc. Even then, I cook them in a covered dish to capture the
>>steam. Never a problem. Our microwave has 1300 watts of power, so other
>>heating, rewarming, etc. is usually done at 30 or even 20% power. It's
>>perfect for reheating chili, spaghetti sauce, soups, gravy, etc. Again, I
>>do this covered to capture the heat. Melting or softening butter I
usually
>>do at 10% power. There are very few items/recipes that recommend using
>>open containers in a micowave.
>
> I used to get the big honking microwaves, then it dawned on me that I
> only reheat - I don't cook in it. I don't even use it to boil water
> anymore - so I got a nice, counter saving, 14 inch cube "mini"
> microwave (Sharp Half-Pint) a few years ago. It is 1/2 the watts of
> all my previous ones, I use it at 100% almost exclusively and I'm
> perfectly happy with it.
>

Ours is not large, probably midway between yours and the large countertop
models, but I really like its features and the high power. We also have an
over-the-range unit, which came with the new house and we almost never use
it. Our countertop model has some age on it though, so the other one is
sort of waiting in the wings. It has 1000 watt power, so will naturally
cook slower than our smaller one.

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Lou Decruss wrote:
> On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:41:02 -0800 (PST), Sheldon >
> wrote:
>
>> On Dec 15, 9:34?pm, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>>> Oh pshaw, on Sat 15 Dec 2007 05:44:46p, Terry meant to say...
>>>
>>>> I was thinking a plastic rack that would hold a piece of wax paper to
>>>> prevent microwave splatter would be handy.
>>>> Anyone seen such an item?
>>> What about somethimg like this:
>>>
>>> ? ? ? ?http://www.chefsresource.com/microwave-plate-cover.html
>> Nearly $10 for something else to wash... what about a half penny sheet
>> of paper towel you throw away.
>
> Don't you recycle? Just curious really!!!
>
> Lou
>

FYI - You should refrain from the use of THAT word when replying to Shelly.

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
.184...

> Sharon, the OP is dead set on a rack on which to drape waxed paper over
> the
> food, not wanting to put a cover in the dishwasher. Seems to me that the
> rack would have to go into the dishwasher, regardless of discarding the
> waxed paper.

That's what I was thinking too. Would the rack get all gooey? And how
would you hook the waxed paper in it? And really... Why not just drape
waxed paper over the food?
>
> Personally, I prefer cooking in the microwave using a dish that has a lid,
> be it glass or plastic container. If I'm reheating something on a plate,
> I
> usually just drape a paper towel directly over the food.

I don't bother to cover plates. Of course I do have to wipe out the
microwave fairly often.