I also don’t use one for space reasons. I live in a studio and don’t have any space for a microwave oven. I’m planning to eventually replace my toaster oven with a combo that has a microwave too, but it’s still working so I have no reason to replace it.
The only moment I miss having a microwave oven is when I need to reheat something in a few seconds. It’s just forcing me to avoid ready-to-eat microwavable meals and make my own, which is not that hard, and a bit healthier.
I came to the comments to see what people don’t measure and it’s basically just microwave discussion. Made me realize that not having one might be unusual. I haven’t had one for decades - intentionally got rid of it because it primarily enabled eating junk. Extra kitchen space is a solid bonus too.
Learning how to make stove top popcorn was actually the nail in the coffin for my microwave. Couldn’t give up popcorn but making it on the stove is surprisingly easy, cheap, and better than microwave popcorn. Takes a few extra minutes but well worth it.
I haven’t used a microwave for like 10 years or so
Weird flex, but okay.
Is this on purpose?
I also don’t use one for space reasons. I live in a studio and don’t have any space for a microwave oven. I’m planning to eventually replace my toaster oven with a combo that has a microwave too, but it’s still working so I have no reason to replace it.
The only moment I miss having a microwave oven is when I need to reheat something in a few seconds. It’s just forcing me to avoid ready-to-eat microwavable meals and make my own, which is not that hard, and a bit healthier.
I just realised it after reading this post and all the responses. Seems like people are kind of attached to them.
Not really on purpose. Lived in an apartment without one for some years and never missed it.
I came to the comments to see what people don’t measure and it’s basically just microwave discussion. Made me realize that not having one might be unusual. I haven’t had one for decades - intentionally got rid of it because it primarily enabled eating junk. Extra kitchen space is a solid bonus too.
Learning how to make stove top popcorn was actually the nail in the coffin for my microwave. Couldn’t give up popcorn but making it on the stove is surprisingly easy, cheap, and better than microwave popcorn. Takes a few extra minutes but well worth it.