Why There's Simply No Need For A Microwave Anymore - Chowhound

Brizmaker/Getty Images In the late 1970s, microwaves were an essential component of every luxurious, high-tech kitchen. Equal parts technological novelty and practical appliance, microwaves could feed you a full and flavorful meal in minutes, or sometimes even just a few seconds. In fact, we found them so useful that they've become a standard fixture in the majority of U.S. homes, with the appliance even…