Comments on: Microwave vs. Toaster Oven

By: mlica

mlica — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:47:21 +0000

everyone here think that toaster ovens are slow!!!!! ? my convection oven that i can fit and cook a n entire chicken cooks fast!

it takes the same time to warm up a lasagna in a dish (6 minutes) as it does in a microwave!!!!!! with the convection setting on. and taste a whole lot better

if the 2 minutes warming it up to 375 takes too long, then do what you want.

but for me taste , and health is more important than 2 minutes

By: Francie

Francie — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:04:07 +0000

Sorry about my last typeos : ) Well the Russians who invented the micro and they also banned it in 1976 when they found how it changed food for for the worst, as in cancer causeng. Francie

By: Francie

Francie — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:57:43 +0000

Re heating it what I want it for my mom since th emicro is to toxic fo rme do not want it in the house. Francie

By: stef

stef — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:33:22 +0000

“First off, why are we in such a rush to have our food prepared in 1 minute? Why not slow down and enjoy the gift of life and the process of preparing quality food for your family?”\

Because most of us have jobs
I wish I had the luxury of getting to spend as much time as I want in the kitchen.

By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:31:29 +0000

I know this was posted quite a while ago, but I just had to thank you for these valuable tips! I’m happy to find any tips or ideas on how to use the microwave less, and so was drawn to this link.

We own the exact same Oster toaster oven as you do, and I agree, it’s a very handy and versatile machine.

I use our toaster oven for a lot of things, but I’ve never used it to thaw frozen foods or reheat leftovers! What a stroke of genius! It never occurred to me that I could do either of those things in a toaster oven. I was so happy when I found this comment of yours after scrolling through them all–I’m writing these tips down!

By: Niki

Niki — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:31:59 +0000

Beautifully put.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:15:59 +0000

We have an oster toaster oven and it has served us well.

By: Michelle M.

Michelle M. — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:09:00 +0000

I’ve been considering replacing our microwave with a toaster oven for a while now. Thanks for this post- it was very helpful!

By: Stacy Sawyer

Stacy Sawyer — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:30:11 +0000

What kind/brand of toaster oven do you have? I’m glad you wrote this because I have been wanting to get rid of my microwave but hadn’t thought of swapping it for a toaster oven!

By: Ally

Ally — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:51:29 +0000

My husband and I haven’t never owned a microwave… we received a convection toaster oven as a wedding present (which is amazing) and the I’ve noticed that a microwave would be beneficial for only one reason–heating a hot/cold pack… you can’t use a toaster oven or stove top for that, haha. But seriously investing in an old school heating pad is clearly a small sacrifice.

We decided against the microwave to save space and encourage patience in our home and just old fashion cooking. A small way to deny ourselves of every luxury out there…

Thanks for the post. It’s encouraging how your family is living out simplicity naturally.