You’ve ordered takeout, brought it home, and are seconds away from reheating it—container and all. We’ve all done it. But when you zap that food in the microwave without thinking, you’re risking more ...

This story begins with a tragic tale of woe: After a long evening at a cocktail party, I returned home with a ravenous appetite for melted cheese. Luckily, I had a plastic takeout container of queso ...

Cooking is yet another daily activity that can sometimes take up time we don’t have. It is therefore understandable that many people rely on quick microwave meals when necessary. Article continues ...

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Most of us are assured that our microwave containers are safe as it is mentioned at the back of the container and we are certain that it won’t cause any problem. It is better to avoid reusing ...

Cup Noodles recently announced that it’s abandoning its characteristic polystyrene packaging — colloquially called Styrofoam — for a microwaveable paper cup in 2024. The news confused fans online and ...

Not all kitchen dishes are suitable for microwave use and some can even be a safety hazard. In fact, the container you choose to microwave your food in can make a real difference to how it turns out.

Australian home cooks have discovered the true purpose of a popular red storage food container sold at the supermarket. The $10 Decor product is actually widely used and promoted as a microwave rice ...