January 15, 2002
Hi! I live in central Utah. Can you settle an argument. How does a microwave work? Does it work from the inside out or the outside in? We are at work and are having a discussion. Thanks.
Richard
Hi Richard,
I would like to thank you and your coworkers for giving me my giggle for the day.
Whoever voted for Outside In wins the debate! The answer is at the website, at the Ingredients, which states:
Arranging Food: In conventional cooking the center of the cooking utensil is the hottest spot. In the microwave, the food around the outer edges cooks more quickly. Arrange food in a ring around the outer edges of the utensil you are cooking in, placing the thinnest parts of the food towards the center. For instance, you would align the tails of shrimp toward the center and the meatier parts outward.