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Microwaves are not only convenient but when used properly they are a safe and effective cooking method. They are a powerful tool with food prep and, today, virtually every home throughout our country ...

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Many of us use microwave ovens to defrost, reheat and cook food, and even though this convenience has been around for decades, some still worry that microwave ovens may not be completely safe to use.

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Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

y visit to Sweet Sensation eatery last week entirely changed my focus from what I was already penning down for this week’s edition. As I queued in the much-busy eatery to place my orders, the man ...