A microwave oven, or microwave, is a kitchen appliance employing microwave radiation primarily to cook or heat food. Microwave ovens have revolutionized food preparation since their use became widespread in the 1970s.

The pot is normally large and cumbersome to handle. This is why not many Chinese would like cook steam food and especially true when the microwave cooking came into the cooking scene.

This is a really cool story about a kid at Yale making headlines with his dining hall culinary creations. Digg it!!A monthly column in the Yale Daily News offers tips for gourmet cooking with items from the dining room buffet, a few condiments and a microwave oven.