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[PlaidBattleAxe]

Mine broke in May and I haven't gotten a new one. I used it very little before it broke, once in a blue moon to heat my coffee if it got cold before I drank it! I prefer to reheat food on the stove or in the oven. I think in all the time since it broke there has only been twice I wished I had it. Mine was a wall mounted unit above the stove with lights and a draw fan. I miss the fan and installed a temporary light. I truly could care less if we get another one. My mother-in-law seems more upset by us not having one than we do. She probably would have went and bought one but the measurements have to be very precise to fit the vents, sockets and height requirements. My hubby says we will go look when his work schedule allows as he travels a great deal for work. I'm figuring it will be another month before that happens, maybe not even until his companies Christmas shutdown.

My mother in law was upset too! She thinks we're nuts. We got rid of our coffee machine too, and use a stainless steel percolator. Gotta have my java, and it smells amaaaaazing while its brewing on the stovetop.

 

[troyer]

Not about chickens. Has anyone here given up the microwave? Hubby and I are thinking about getting rid of ours and living without one. I was curious if anyone else had given theirs up.
http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/cook4.php

We had one early on when we got married, but decided that we depended to much on it for early rushed breakfasts before I had to go to work. We deliberately got rid of it and have not had one for 10+ years Our breakfast can be enjoyed now, because we automatically gave ourselves more time knowing that we can't just pop it into the microwave for a minute or two, gulp it down and run to work.

 

[chiques chicks]

Not about chickens. Has anyone here given up the microwave? Hubby and I are thinking about getting rid of ours and living without one. I was curious if anyone else had given theirs up.
http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/cook4.php

Interesting.
I s always told microwaves preserve nutrients, less water used, etc.
Of course I rarely cook anything what most would call thoroughly. Most of my stuff gets done to warm at best.
Meat generally gets done on the grill. I know they are full of carcinogens, charcoal only at my house, and not briquets. A lot of veggies get done that way as well. I haven't used my stove in over a year.

 

[OneMountainAcres]

 My mother in law was upset too! She thinks we're nuts. We got rid of our coffee machine too, and use a stainless steel percolator. Gotta have my java, and it smells amaaaaazing while its brewing on the stovetop.   

our coffee machine broke about 6 months ago and we've just been brewing on the stove too.

I'm glad we're not the only ones who've considered eliminating the microwave. Pa is also mounted above the stove so I told hubby before we can take it down and get rid of it, we need to get a vent with a light to replace it. We use it everytime we cook since our house heats up dramatically if we don't. Especially when we can things. When I actually use the microwave it's usually to defrost meat or make a secret brownie in a mug lol.

Now here's another one for everyone. Does anyone or has anyone stored eggs long term outside of the fridge? We've heard that you can coat fresh eggs in oil and leave them out. Hubby actually tried it and it worked. We coated an egg in olive oil and left it sit in a glad on the counter for about a month then he ate it. Tasted just fine.

 

[kada6305]

Awe man. I feel a little embarrassed to say this, But my husband and I would starve without the microwave.

We are new to cooking and mostly everything is either prmade and in the oven or frozen and made in microwave. LOL

 

[barbiegirl]

My microwave broke a couple of months ago. Tried to live without it but I broke down and got another one. When you are always on the go with either school, football or scouts, quickness is essential. Plus when my tea gets cold from being on the stove, I need to heat it up and don't want to wait for it to cook on the stove again.

 

[JadeComputerGal]

I wish my mallard would go broody again so I could seperate her. Are Duck flocks like chicken flocks? would the accept her baclk after 3 weeks baing away?

I'm afraid I can't say if they're like chickens because I could probably write everything I know about chickens on a bar napkin. As far as being accepted back into the flock, I can't guarantee it, but it's very likely she will. When you're going for purebreds, you have to separate your flock during breeding season or you'll end up with who knows what. I imagine that's the same with chickens. It's also fairly common to be forced to do segregation because of aggressive behavior, almost always of a drake or drakes. You just let them mix back together and keep a very close eye in the beginning to make sure she's not being attacked by the others. That warrants a slower reintroduction.

When you say 3 weeks being away, are you talking about until hatching? Mallard eggs take around 4 weeks to hatch. During that time, you want to softfly talk or sing to the eggs when you're in the area. I don't know if people do that with chickens, but with ducklings, it helps them imprint. They learn to recognize your voice while they're still in the eggs. That doesn't mean you have to continually stick your head in the coop, which could be upsetting to the hen. Just do it whenever you're in the vicinity. I often can't think of anything specific to say, so I sing or recite a poem, just anything that allows them to get familiar with your voice.

 

[kada6305]

I'm afraid I can't say if they're like chickens because I could probably write everything I know about chickens on a bar napkin. As far as being accepted back into the flock, I can't guarantee it, but it's very likely she will. When you're going for purebreds, you have to separate your flock during breeding season or you'll end up with who knows what. I imagine that's the same with chickens. It's also fairly common to be forced to do segregation because of aggressive behavior, almost always of a drake or drakes. You just let them mix back together and keep a very close eye in the beginning to make sure she's not being attacked by the others. That warrants a slower reintroduction.

When you say 3 weeks being away, are you talking about until hatching? Mallard eggs take around 4 weeks to hatch. During that time, you want to softfly talk or sing to the eggs when you're in the area. I don't know if people do that with chickens, but with ducklings, it helps them imprint. They learn to recognize your voice while they're still in the eggs. That doesn't mean you have to continually stick your head in the coop, which could be upsetting to the hen. Just do it whenever you're in the vicinity. I often can't think of anything specific to say, so I sing or recite a poem, just anything that allows them to get familiar with your voice.

Oh your right, forgot Duck eggs take 28 days, not 21. We had a problem with one of our drakes picking on the other and had to separate him for a few days, when he went back to the flock everything was okay because the drake that was being picked on was suddenly "Top drake" But sadly we lost the other drake to a herd of cattle being territorial this summer. The Ducks would be Khaki Campbell/Mallard mixes. since it is a small flock I don't think there would be a huge problem, I may just let her in the big coop, just separated by a dog crate so she has her privacy.

 

[stake]

Interesting.
I s always told microwaves preserve nutrients, less water used, etc.
Of course I rarely cook anything what most would call thoroughly. Most of my stuff gets done to warm at best.
Meat generally gets done on the grill. I know they are full of carcinogens, charcoal only at my house, and not briquets. A lot of veggies get done that way as well. I haven't used my stove in over a year.

That is my understanding....I read the article and a few more on both sides of the issue...the thing I take away is that micro-safe plastics are not regulated by the FDA and might not be as safe as labeled....I use my microwave quite a bit....I thaw stuff out, re-heat tea, and warm pre-made meals...

 

[LisaYolkUm]

okay----I am sure this will yield lots of input....................but what are the health problems associated with microwaves?

how do you know this for sure...............what are the references?

I am not saying there aren't any..............I just really like my microwave................but perhaps someone could inform me about this?

Honestly , its not something I have heard much about...........

I am open to learning..............