New research confirms that microwaving vegetables destroys as much as 97 percent of the antioxidants, vitamins and other important phytochemicals, which are the core reason for eating vegetables in the first place. Blasting them with microwave radiation destroys most, if not all, of the cancer-fighting, immune-strengthening, health-protective qualities of these foods. Microwaved food is dead […]
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May
May
Percy Spencer was born in Howland, Maine in 1894. He became an orphan early on and was raised by his aunt and uncle. Percy never graduated from grammar school since he was forced to leave school early to help out his aunt when his uncle passed away. His first job was at a paper mill […]
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Nov
Nov
Microwave and toaster ovens both offer convenient methods of countertop cooking at a reasonable price. They are easy to re-locate and can use a regular electrical outlet as well. The following guide provides tips on purchasing one or both of these appliances… MICROWAVE FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS: Some features and characteristics of microwave ovens which differ […]
Imagine going from a 800 watt microwave to 1300 watt microwave. Food cooks more even and faster. Great for those who often times are eating a TV dinner or heating up leftovers. I had purchased a Panasonic 1.2 cu. ft. Inverter Microwave Oven. I was excited! The first item I had the microwave cook was […]
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May
May
My first microwave lasted 9 years and only died when it got a power surge from a lightning storm. I bought my next one from one of my best friends, who owns an appliance sales and repair center. After he sold me my second brand new microwave in two years, he gave me a few […]
During World War II scientists invented the magnetron. This tube that produced microwaves was installed into British radar systems in order to detect oncoming war planes. Years later, Percy LeBaron Spencer discovered that radar waves had melted a candy bar in his pocket, thus giving him the idea to use this type of technology for […]
My microwave oven is not clean. I have seen this in several ovens before and the problem was rarely due to some internal fault with the transducer or electronics. Almost always due to interlock switches. These are the closed rods when the door is closed. The one that is usually corrupted is attached to the […]
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Oct
Oct
I cook meals on the weekend for Kelley and me to take to work for lunch during the week. Like yeast needs sugar, I depend on my energy emitting cube to cook numerous fresh and frozen veggies daily. A family member recently told me they don’t have a microwave in their home because of the […]
In a world where time means money and life is on the fast lane, we really don’t have time to wait around much anymore. Well, in 1946 Dr. Percy Spencer felt the same way as he was working on an active radar set and noticed that the candy bar in his pocket started to melt, […]