Cora

Hi all! I'm Cora Benson, and I've been blogging about food, recipes and things that happen in my kitchen since 2019.

Can You Microwave Styrofoam?

While Styrofoam or polystyrene foam containers do an amazing job in protecting your foods in the refrigerator, these containers are not made to withstand the microwave.  So no, you cannot microwave Styrofoam. Since they are plastic, the foam may melt inside your microwave, which means chemicals will be released into the food.  As much as

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Can You Microwave Tupperware?

Tupperware has tested all their products to see which ones are microwave safe. Tupperware products are chiefly made of plastic, but not all Tupperware products are microwave safe. There are Tupperware products that are microwave safe. Microwave Tupperware has a microwave-safe symbol at the bottom of the container. Tupperware containers are easy to maintain, durable,

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Can You Microwave Pyrex?

Pyrex is a reputable brand and is known for making high-quality kitchenware. They usually have a high resistance to heat hence very ideal for microwaving.  Pyrex glassware is a common feature in most kitchens. It is often used for cooking, baking, and reheating food in ovens.  But is it really safe to put Pyrex into

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Can you Microwave Parchment Paper?

Yes, you can typically microwave parchment paper but only if you have the right type of parchment paper which is suitable for cooking which I discuss further down this page.  Parchment paper is simply a silicone-covered paper which the pulp that makes the material goes through a process in sulfuric acid or zinc chloride that

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Can You Microwave Paper Plates?

So can you microwave paper plates?  It depends. Many paper plates can be microwaved but it depends on the kind of paper used.  You should not risk a fire hazard by using paper plates that can easily catch fire. Sure, you’ll probably get away with quickly reheating a slice of pizza in the microwave for

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Can You Microwave Coffee Cups?

Coffee cups are a great way to carry your coffee to-go but if you’re busy, driving, or just distracted you may forget about it and it will become cold. So re-heating it in the microwave seems like the obvious option. But is it safe to microwave coffee cups? It seems pretty harmless, right? Well then

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