Simplify Kitchen Life With The Microwave—These Hacks Make Cooking a Breeze
When microwaves were first introduced in the ’50s, they had a bad reputation as the public had concerns about their safety. Partly because many people had limited knowledge of how they worked. There were some incidents of microwave ovens catching fire, which, as we can imagine, was worrying.
As time went on, enough research has been conducted proving that they are actually pretty safe. They have become a convenient kitchen staple that is an important part of the cooking experience.
Make Soggy Chips Crunchy
When we open a bag of chips, we expect the contents to be fresh, crunchy, light, thin, and able to hold sauce or dipping. If we open a bag and find the contents soggy, we lose the mood to eat them immediately. Nobody wants to eat mushy crisps!
Luckily, there is a quick solution to this problem. Place the chips on a paper towel, pop them in the microwave for a few seconds, and their crunchiness will be restored in no time.
DIY Heating Pad
DIY practices have become increasingly popular over time, and for good reason. One of which is saving money. Who wants to spend money on something when we can make it ourselves with a little creativity?
When the weather is chilly, no more heaters are available at home, a solution is to take a pair of clean socks, pour a generous amount of rice into them, place them in the microwave for a few minutes, and have ourselves a reliable heating pad.
Peel Garlic Easily
Everyone who has made a recipe requiring needs garlic knows how difficult the bulb is to peel. One of the reasons for this is that garlic cloves are covered with a thin skin which is difficult to get a good hold of.
To simplify this process, we can simply place the entire head of garlic into the microwave for 15 seconds, which will soften the cloves, making them quite easy to peel off. Use the cloves in meals like stirfry.
Cleaning Candle Wax
Many of us love scented candles—all types of candles, really. Plus, they come in handy when we’re trying to set the mood. However, cleaning candle wax can be difficult because when heated, it becomes a liquid that quickly solidifies when it hits a surface and dries.
However, getting rid of it using the microwave is quite simple. Simply place the microwave-safe candle holder in there for a few seconds. This will melt the wax, and we can just wipe it off.
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