Comments on: Minding the Microwave: Reheat Leftovers Quickly withOUT the Mic

By: Link Appeal - May 19, 2009: GNOWFGLINS™

Link Appeal - May 19, 2009: GNOWFGLINS™ — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:21:36 +0000

[...] usage during the month of May. She’s also put up 10 tips for avoiding the microwave and how to reheat leftovers withOUT the microwave. (Here are my tips for how to reheat foods without the [...]

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:58:25 +0000

A very good point!

By: Rachel R.

Rachel R. — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:26:41 +0000

Another helpful trick to keep dishes from breaking is to put them into a *cold* oven and then turn it on. That way the oven and the dish warm up together, so there isn't as abrupt a temperature change. (I usually use oven-safe Pyrex in the oven, but I'm still nervous about putting a refrigerator-cold glass dish straight into a hot oven!) Rachel R.’s last blog post..How to Make a Coupon Box

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:50:01 +0000

Please be cautious of the type of pan used for storage. Stainless steel is non-reactive, so would be the best choice.

By: exhale. return to center.

exhale. return to center. — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:28:25 +0000

thanks so much for this. we have been microwave-free for about four years now. really don't miss it at all. except for one thing -- those cozy little buckwheat-filled wraps that you can toss in the microwave for two minutes and then snuggle with for two hours. haven't figured out a way to get that instant blast of wrap-around warmth without the mic. exhale. return to center.’s last blog post..what’s working :: our walking rope

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:23:38 +0000

Ouch. I knew it was too good to be true. Thanks for the warning – sounds like my broken plate may have just been used one too many times in the oven and the kielbasa was the sausage that broke the camel’s back…plate. Bummer. I have a few glass plates from a garage sale, so maybe I’ll focus on using those in the toaster oven. For 25 cents, I won’t cry if they break, either!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:21:09 +0000

They sure did…break out the cast iron! Thanks for visiting!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:20:31 +0000

Oh, I love it! I’m a “lazy dishes gal” so that fits perfectly in my kitchen! Thanks for the tip!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:19:47 +0000

Crystal,
I’m genuinely touched that my little ol’ site was an answer to prayer. That makes my week. I’m happy to have you onboard and hope the Baby Steps can be helpful in your family. I’m convinced that God honors the efforts we make for our families (even if they don’t appreciate them in the here and now)!
Blessings, Katie

By: Crystal

Crystal — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:23:54 +0000

I just found your blog this morning, but I wanted to say a huge “Thank you!” I’ve been battling discouragement and the feeling of being overwhelmed as I’ve begun to rethink all of the issues surrounding feeding and caring for my family.

It all seemed like too much to ever tackle for someone who grew up in a family that worked hard at avoiding the kitchen altogether. Old habits are hard to break…and so comes the guilt.

So I want to thank you for helping me to realize that I can take one step at a time. That’s ok. I’ll certainly be a regular reader of your blog in the future. It’s been an answer to prayer this morning.