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Grape Racing
This is really something for a rainy day, so long as you’re equipped with the essentials. What you need is a microwave oven, some grapes, a small measure of sunflower oil and some friends with whom to compete.
The idea is thus.
First, if the microwave is of the type that has one of those silly rotating dish-like things, which rotates your food to make sure it gets cooked evenly, then TAKE IT OUT and THROW IT AWAY. You won’t need it for this game and, if you get addicted enough, you probably won’t use your microwave for anything else, so you won’t need that dish thing ever again.
OK, next, lightly cover the floor of the microwave with a SMALL amount of sunflower oil. Just generally spread it about, to make a thin, lubricating layer, on which a grape may skate about. Try it with a practice grape to make sure you’ve got it right. Then, line up a number of grapes at one side of the oven, with one grape corresponding to each player. Important tip here – MAKE SURE THAT THE END WITH THE HOLE IN IT IS POINTING AT THE WALL. This is really quite fundamentally important. Next, lay bets – or whatever – on your grape, that it will win/lose/finish in a particular position or state/whatever. Then, set the microwave to full power, and switch on.
What happens is that the inside of the grape heats up, liquefies, and acts as a jet propellant to push the grape along the lubricated floor of the microwave as it shoots out the hole at the back. Thus, each grape travels with varying degrees of speed and/or success across the floor of the microwave. The first to reach the other side of the microwave is judged to be the winner, or, failing this, the one to travel the furthest. Some grapes don’t make it even this far, and either shrivel up or explode messily on the starting line, but this just adds to the fun. Remember to switch off the microwave and remove the competitors before replacing them for the next round.
The game can be varied according to players and their individual tastes, like “Strip Grape Races” for example, or “Stunt Grapes” where the grape must perform a task like jumping over other grapes, etc. These, and other variations, should keep you and your friends amused for hours.
Microwave Hacks
Ever since the microwave was invented, it has been saving home cooks who are short on time. Whether it’s re-heating leftovers or heating up water for tea, the microwave is one of the hardest-working kitchen appliances. But it’s not just for warming up prepared food anymore; the microwave is also a versatile appliance that can be used in unexpected ways. The microwave hacks contained in this infographic will provide many shortcuts for your food prep routine!
Knowing how to utilize your microwave for food prep can save you time and help you make the most out of your food. For example, when juicing a citrus fruit, try putting it in the microwave for 20 seconds to soften it up a bit. This will yield you the most juice, without having to strain your muscles! Or, microwave garlic or tomatoes before cooking to make them easier to peel.
Your renewed zest for microwaving foods may come at a steep price: a big mess in your microwave. The solution to this lies in, you guessed it, another microwave hack! Simply place a bowl of water with two squeezed-out lemon halves (and their juice) in the microwave and set for five minutes. This will allow you to easily wipe down any food that may have dried on the microwave walls. Read on for more microwave hacks including how to disinfect a cutting board or kitchen sponge!
9 Essential Microwave Tricks
From reheating leftovers evenly to reviving dried honey and mascara, your microwave is pretty darn useful.
Enjoy!
9 essential quick microwave tricks that you must know, from perfectly cleaning it in minutes to cooking eggs to perfectly reheat your food with no cold spots. Each of them is 20 seconds or less.
How To Of The Day: Homemade Microwave Popcorn
Grant Thompson explains a super easy way to make popcorn in the microwave using corn kernels, a paper bag, a touch of oil and salt.
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You can make bags of microwave popcorn at home. They’re delicious and ready to serve in just a couple of minutes. Not to mention they’re cheaper than the name brands, and free from any nasty chemicals.
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