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Happy Holidays from Washington State University Extension.
This month, we celebrate a favorite small appliance – National Microwave Oven Day. Percy Spencer, an engineer at Raytheon built the first microwave Radarange in 1947. It was six feet tall and cost $5,000. Today, using a microwave oven is fast, energy efficient, and cost effective.
December is filled with celebrations, food, and leftovers. Using a microwave oven is a great way to reheat leftovers and reduce food waste. Reducing food waste stretches your food dollar, saving money. For maximum benefit, keep a list of leftovers next to your refrigerator, with a plan to use them.
Remember to keep food safety in mind as you reheat. All reheated foods in a microwave oven should reach 165 degrees F as measured with a food thermometer.
This is Susie Craig from Food Safety in a Minute.
Resources
Idioms. The Free Dictionary by Farlex. Waste Not, Want Not. Accessed online 11/10/22.
Today All Day. Here’s the Full List of December Holidays and Observances. Accessed online 11-
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USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Cooking with Microwave Ovens. Accessed online 11-10-22.