If you have problems peeling garlic, throw the cloves in the microwave for five seconds and the skin comes right off.
Having
an extra white onion lying around, I tried peeling that after nuking it
for 30 seconds with less success. But hey, I'm not advocating
microwaves for everything. There are some things I refuse to use the
microwave for -- like popcorn, which is so much better made on the
stove-top with a little olive oil and some kosher salt. Also, nuking
nearly every already-cooked meat gives it an incredibly rubbery texture
and bland taste. It's the mortal enemy of crispy bacon.
But that
doesn't mean you should feel bad for using a microwave for other purposes. When
it comes to warming cold coffee or heating water, nothing works better.
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Exactly. The microwave would have a much better rep if the food designed for it didn't suck so bad.
I think you've hit the nail on the head here, Owen. A microwave is a tool for warming things up rather than an actual oven.
I wouldn't want a kitchen without one, but I wouldn't call what I use it for "cooking" in any real sense of the word.
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