Okay, I have a somewhat related question....Before I go and make a bunch of these....Would the same thing happen with a Microwave bowl holder = basically a wrap that goes around a soup bowl for instance = that spends time in the
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Sorry - that's what happens when you don't read the posts..........
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
(Post 4784871)
I know this is a somewhat serious thread but you made me giggle a little bit!
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Originally Posted by sandrab64
(Post 4784336)
I bought a 'potato bag' kit yesterday from my LQS. Was excited to make it today to give as a gift! I read lots of threads regarding the pros and cons of the bag on the QB here so made sure I washed/dried the fabric, used only 100% cotton thread, and tested it in the microwave with a damp paper towel inside, hit the 'potato' button and.....the bag is now outside in the rain on the steps. It started smoking so bad and has a big brown burn spot in the inside and now I have a stinky kitchen to boot. Will never make one of these again. Perhaps others have had better luck but I feel it's just not worth the anxiety!
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I have no idea what the appeal is for these bags. I washed my potatoes, put small slits in them, wrap in a paper towel and microwave. They come out perfect every time. It's just one more thing to find a place for in the kitchen, IMHO.
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I had considered making some of these bags for a fair I was attending, now I'm glad that I didnt'. I would not have liked to be selling a product that would incinerate in the microwave. Thanks again for the tip
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Sorry for your experience, but glad to have the info. Those bags were in the back of my mind on the to do list sometime in the future...nah..not now.
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I stab my potatos with a fork (to let out steam) and microwave them directly on the turntable... No quilt required!!
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Originally Posted by mythreesuns
(Post 4785445)
I have to tell this story. I laughed so hard. My son and very soon to be wife at the time, came for supper and we were making steak on the grill and baked taters. So I made a comment we had to be home soon enough for me to get the taters in the oven. She looked at me and said..in a very serious voice and look on her face.. WELL WHO EVER HEARD OF PUTTING TATERS IN THE OVEN?? You make them in the microwave. I said and how were they ever made before the microwave came?? We still chuckle over this one.. so funny..
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Originally Posted by athomenow
(Post 4786654)
I have no idea what the appeal is for these bags. I washed my potatoes, put small slits in them, wrap in a paper towel and microwave. They come out perfect every time. It's just one more thing to find a place for in the kitchen, IMHO.
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