As you stumble into the kitchen at the crack of dawn, you probably think it's a given that you can pop any random mug in the microwave for a steaming cup of courage. After all, aren't mugs ...

While plenty of kitchenware is both microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe, these terms are not interchangeable. Using either term incorrectly can lead to fading, warping, or melting. If a dish is ...

This week I’m interrogating experts about what you can microwave (and what you shouldn’t), including the usual suspects (metal and plastic) and some unusual ones (shelled eggs). Also in this issue: ...

A microwave's main purpose is convenience. It boils the meal-prep process down to the least amount of time and steps possible: Simply heat and eat. While we hate to potentially burst this bubble, ...

Do I need to worry about standing in front of the microwave? (Getty Creative) You may have heard someone say that you shouldn’t stand in front of a microwave, lest you be hit with a wave of radiation.

Microwaves are an essential appliance for every kitchen, having come a long way since the idea was patented by inventor Percy Spencer in 1945 and became more common with technological advancements in ...

Despite being banned by some states and cities because of the potential for harming the environment, Styrofoam manufacturing increased slightly in the United States in 2022. According to ...

You should only microwave food in styrofoam containers that have a microwave-safe label. This is to prevent the compound styrene, which has been linked to cancer, from leaching into your food.