Gary wrote:

>I've never had one burst in the
> microwave either. I just rinse them off,
> set on a plate in the microwave. I'll cook
> them for about 3 minutes, then turn over
> and cook another 3. That usually does
> it.

I never have either..had one burst, that is, but I've always pierced
them all over with a fork, just as I do when I cook them in the regular
oven. I use the large Russet potatoes and put one on a paper towel and
cook on high for approximately 6 minutes (I don't turn them over) and
let sit a couple minutes more before I eat them. If I cook one for hubby
also, then I allow an additional 4 minutes, or so. I don't like to CHEW
the inside of the potato! Nothing worse than a half cooked potato,
except for lumpy mashed potatoes - yuck!

Judy