Chris Perkins

A Blown Fuse: A Day without My Microwave “I’m sorry, but your popcorn is going to have to wait,” I mutter to myself as I open the door to my noise-filled kitchen. It’s been a long and tiring day, and all I want to do is kick back and enjoy some freshly popped corn while watching my favorite sitcom. But … Read more

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I first saw it. A pack of poppadoms sitting in my pantry, just begging to be cooked. I had always enjoyed eating these crispy, flavorful Indian snacks at restaurants, but I had never even considered trying to make them myself. After all, how could I possibly replicate the taste and texture of deep-fried poppadoms … Read more

I love trying out new recipes from different cuisines, and one of my recent favorites is Tteokbokki, a delicious Korean street food. Tteokbokki is a spicy rice cake dish that is made with chewy rice cakes, gochujang (Korean red chili paste), and various vegetables. It’s incredibly flavorful and has quickly become a comfort food staple in my household. But what … Read more

As a professional blog article writer, I am excited to share with you a quick and simple guide on how to steam food in a microwave oven. Steaming is a wonderful cooking method that helps to retain the natural flavors, nutrients, and textures of your food. Whether you are a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned home cook, steaming … Read more

I remember the day I bought my first microwave. Excitement filled the air as I unwrapped the stylish, shiny appliance. I couldn’t wait to heat up my leftovers in a matter of minutes instead of waiting for the oven to preheat. But as I glanced at the control panel, I noticed something puzzling – a setting called “Watts.” What is … Read more

The Oreo Mug Cake: A Quick and Delicious Treat I have always had a sweet tooth, and one of my all-time favorite desserts is the classic Oreo cookie. There’s something about the combination of crunchy chocolate cookies and creamy vanilla filling that just hits the spot. So, when I discovered the Oreo mug cake, I knew I had stumbled upon … Read more

The Adventures of the Microwavable Thermos Cup Imagine this: it’s early in the morning, and you’re in a rush to get to work. The only thing that can save you from the chaos of traffic jams and late meetings is a hot cup of coffee. You rummage through your cabinet, and there it is – your trusty thermos cup, ready … Read more

I was feeling particularly lazy one morning. The thought of slaving over a hot stove, flipping pancakes to perfection, just didn’t appeal to me. But I was craving pancakes, and I needed a quick and easy solution. Then it hit me – could I make box pancakes in the microwave? I decided to put this theory to the test. The … Read more

I remember the days when I used to think that cooking pasta required a big pot of boiling water on the stove and a lot of time. But oh, how wrong I was! Little did I know that there was an easier and quicker way to cook pasta shells – in the microwave! Yes, you read that right. The microwave, … Read more

I’ve always been curious about the things I can and cannot microwave. With all the conflicting information out there, it’s sometimes hard to know what’s safe and what’s not. One item that has always intrigued me is the mason jar. Can you really put it in the microwave without the lid? To find out, I decided to do a little … Read more