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> This recent article in the Grauniad reminded me to rant about
> microwave ovens these days.
>
> http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,,2123217,00.html
>
> But first, I agree with the point that microwave ovens are generally
> for reheating rather than cooking as such --- with the exception of
> rice, for which the microwave is a legitimately easy cooking method.
>
>
I find that for certain things the microwave is just fine for cooking.
For corn, artichokes and asparagus it sure beats boiling. I suggest you
look at Barbara Kafka's Microwave Gourmet to see the things it does well.

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Jerry Bank
Trenton, New Jersey
Music is the language of the gods.