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highlandviewpantry
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
WV
USA
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 Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 05:20:13 AM
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I would like to give it up. I suspect it really reduces the nutrient value of food. A long time ago I bought an air popper and a huge bag of popcorn. That alone dramatically reduced our microwaving. I unfortunately use it to defrost meat when I'm in a hurry. The results are always disappointing. Did anyone ever buy one of those metal trays that are supposed to defrost meat - I wonder if they work?
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cgonyer
True Blue Farmgirl
220 Posts
Cindy
Petersburg
MI
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 5:34:43 PM
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I still have one, but for health reasons, I am thinking about getting rid of it. I will probably miss the convenience, but we're in the process of "de-toxing" our home due to both of our kids (twins - boy/girl) having major toxicity issues and autism.
~Cindy
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
665 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2010 : 8:06:48 PM
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I got rid of ours probably about 7 years ago. It was getting to be older and I was concerned about safety, etc. I really didn't use it for much and prefer to heat things up in the oven or stove top, and for those smaller things we have a toaster oven that we bring out. Don't miss it.
Also we don't have a dishwasher, while I miss it for large jobs (like Christmas dinner) I'm fine doing the dishes by hand and at the price of electricity and water it saves us about $50.00 on our utility bill.
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CyndiAnn
Farmgirl in Training
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Cyndi
Crystal
MN
USA
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Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 05:52:10 AM
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Ours died at least 10 years ago & we've done without one since. All we used it for was re-heating leftovers & melting butter or chocolate, rarely for actually cooking. I haven't missed it or even thought about getting another one....!
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 06:05:58 AM
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I also agree with it does not seam right. My dh is the user. We only use it to heat and defrost. I will try like mad to have him not replace it when it dies. Food in the oven is much better. Also I am one who will not own a cell phone for the same reasons also the cost of one. Lilly 
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catramsey
True Blue Farmgirl
62 Posts
Cathy
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 8:48:22 PM
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My microwave just went out and I was worried I could not live without it. Reading all these postings give me hope that doing without it won't be so bad. I can't afford to get a new right now anyway.
Thanks,
Cathy
Pflugerville, TX |
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 7:44:04 PM
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I have wanted to get rid of ours for years. Husband insisted we have one. It had sat in a pantry closet used only for reheating. When it finally went out, last Oct. I had already begun to reheat using the ways I used growing up. It isn't as difficult as one might think.
I love not having it!
Laura;Dreaming of big girl farm...
Farmgirl # 148
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Gone Microwave-less
