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Microwave Workshop
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Short Description: To introduce the new microwave projects and helpers guide, specifically, .... that foods cook faster in the microwave when they are similar in shape and ...
Content Inside: Microwave Workshop for Inservices in 2006 Notes by Jan Scholl Objectives To introduce the new microwave projects and helpers guide, specifically, Level A. To introduce concepts that are not contained in the Level A project book. New Microwave Projects The new microwave projects consist of: A. Bag of Tricks B. Micro Magicians C. Amazing Rays D. Presto Meals There is also a helper guide which gives the scope and sequence for each of the projects, including the recipes, life skills, and activities. The helper's guide includes information on the food guide pyramid, eating disorders, smart food shopping, food safety and food borne illness, what to do with leftovers, a glossary, and special tips on baking in the microwave oven. More information about microwaves and the new food guide pyramid is included in the revised 2005 4-H foods leader guide videos. Project A - Just to get you started, let's look at Project A. The project gives an introduction telling how a microwave works. Principle: Microwaves cause the molecules to vibrate and create heat. In a regular oven, food is heated. Misconception: Some people think that microwaves heat the food from the inside out, meaning the middle gets done faster than the outside. Try cooking a TV dinner with a solid meat product inside! Wattage is another section. Wattage can be found on the label, the owner's manual or metal label on the oven. Some microwave ovens have 650 watts; others can have 1,200 watts or more. Principle: Microwave ovens with greater wattage heat faster. Often you will have better success making recipes from the cookbook that comes with your oven. Of course, feel free to experiment with recipes from other cookbooks.
