Robert Payne > wrote in
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> On Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:57:25 -0700, Meghan Noecker
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>>We use a microwave steamer. It is a tupperware item that you
>>put a little water in the bottom, then it has a piece with
>>holes to allow the steam to come up, and a lid. I can fit 2
>>ears in mine, and with my microwave, I typically do 10
>>minutes. They come out great.
>
> Thanks Meghan. I recently bought both a microwave rice cooker
> and a microwave pasta cooker so that I could try them out.
> Both were a disappointment and neither cooked the intended
> item as well as more traditional methods. I'll try some
> corn-on-the-cob in the pasta cooker and see if it works.

I don't like the microwave pasta cooker but Love my microwave rice
maker and microwave steamer. They work perfectly for me, even at a
high altitude! Next to my pressure cooker and a few favorite
pots/pans.... I've got to have my microwave cookers. :-)