{first world problems} adventures in small appliances

Posted by Mel on Nov 15, 2011 in This only happens to me! | 7 comments

Did I tell you about that time I was living a microwave-free lifestyle? Because that is happening. I mean, the living-without-a-microwave thing. Like, RIGHT NOW, right now.

We moved into a house with no small kitchen appliance to zap hot dogs for lunch, melt cheese over nachos and heat up pizza or Asian food IMMEDIATELY WHEN I AM HUNGRY. Also: no incredibly fluffy scrambled eggs. Shut up.

And we’re not buying one.

So far, I’m doing OK, what with AB wanting to use his ~~manhood~~ grill every single day. The boyfriend has pondered the varied ways of eating popcorn without a microwave. I cannot tell you how pleased I am to not be around THAT smell any time soon.

Regardless, that hasn’t stopped the final goal of being The Only Microwave-free Household in America. Besides: Hooray, Jiffy Pop is fun! And bonus: more counter space. Though, what when he is unavailable for my feedings is my biggest concern. I am left to a stove — a GAS-powered appliance, mind you — of which I am irrationally terrified.

How the hell do you heat up Pad Thai in the oven?
Oatmeal… um, can you even make oatmeal on the stove?
WHERE DO I PUT THE PIZZA BITES?!

I’m so screwed…

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http://twitter.com/thebitchdesk Barb

What? How does one live with no microwave? Do you know they make microwave shelves to save counter space: http://tinyurl.com/6lguqzb

Mel

The house didn’t come with one, and we decided not to purchase one even before moving in. Well, the goal at first was to see if I could make it a few months without… then went to one year. I’m going to use it — not having a microwave, that is — as a challenge to start making food/meals that don’t require one. So far, so hilarious.

Mel

PS. The counter space issue might be a personal pet peeve, but surprisingly doesn’t really motivate me one way or another for a purchase.

The Modern Gal

Oatmeal: Get a teapot.

But still, the hell? Leftovers are a way of life for me, therefore a microwave is crucial to my existence. I admire you and AB, though

Mel

DUR, Mel. I have a teapot! lol

http://leadpaintcookbook.blogspot.com Camilla

It’s super-easy to live without a microwave. I haven’t had one since 2005 or so! You can reheat stuff in the oven on very low heat…or a toaster oven, if you have the counter space, is also a nice alternative. Try crock-pot oats or use a teapot if you are an instant oat kind of person.

Mel

I’m thinking a toaster oven would make for a perfect replacement. Plus, I can then make Hanky Pankys.