My microwavefree month

My microwavefree month

Posted 2016-11-24 by noshnoshfollow
I moved into an new flat recently, and not having a microwave with me, thought it would be an interesting experiment to see how long I could last without one.

Almost every Western home has a microwave, and most families say it would be "almost impossible" to live without one.

Despite being aware of the debate surrounding their health impacts and nutritional effect on food, I enjoyed having access to one simply out of convenience.

But I do try to live in the healthiest, safest way possible, and now was the perfect opportunity to see if I could make a better swap.

courtesy of Flickr


To start my experiment, I made a list of the occasions I use a microwave:
  • cooking porridge (daily)
  • warming left-overs before eating (daily/every other day)
  • making hot drinks (every other day)
  • softening vegetables before roasting (once or twice a week)

  • Not a huge one, but still fairly ingrained in my cooking routine.

    courtesy of Flickr


    I then worked out my solutions to the above without a microwave. For example, porridge would be cooked on the stove, vegetables would roast for a little longer than usual etc. And to me, these all seemed like doable alternatives.

    courtesy of Flickr


    Now, a month later, I honestly can't say I miss having a microwave at all. I didn't realise how far superior stove-cooked oats tasted! And they don't even take that much longer.

    I also have the luxury of more worktop space in the kitchen which is great, and not having to think about the possible harm my microwave is inflicting on me is a nice benefit too (for the record, the debate still rages over whether microwaves are 'healthy' or not). From a money-saving and environmental perspective, I can't tell if I am using more or less energy without one (it must be fairly similar), but at least I saved on the initial purchase outlay.

    So I don't see myself going back to a microwave any time soon, but moreso because I just don't need it. What are your thoughts on microwaves? Do you use one or do you do things 'old school' style?

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