Potato Bags are just not worth it!
12-16-2011, 10:31 AM
#61
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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
micro while the soup is heating?
micro while the soup is heating?
12-16-2011, 11:56 AM
#64
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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!
12-16-2011, 12:00 PM
#65
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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.
12-16-2011, 12:26 PM
#66
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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
12-16-2011, 01:09 PM
#69
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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..
12-16-2011, 01:14 PM
#70
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Yes, it is just another thing to add to your kitchen. Reminds me of the "inventions" that come out before Christmas every year. For example the "Inside the Egg Shell Egg Scrambler" - everyone needs one of those, or the latest hard-boiled egg mold, and many more things we didn't know we needed until we saw the adds.
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