What can I use to reheat foods at work (no microwaves)
Posted by NoIllusions on Aug 27, 2007 · Member since Dec 2006 · 476 posts
Mostly veggie mixes, like greans, with grains and legumes.
Would a toaster oven be appropiate? If so, what kind of bowls do you use to heat up the foods
I have room in my workplace so I am lucky that I can have one in my office.
Thanks!
Does anybody do health and safety checks in your office. We were caused to removed our toaster oven because the elements were exposed. I'm not sure if they thought that would start a fire or someone might burn themselves.
You can always take the food hot in a bento canister (a thermos with inner dishes) it'll stay hot.
I agree with HH, toaster ovens are usually a no-no in most office/dorms etc.
I don't think you can use "outside" bowls in a toaster oven you have to heat it on the designated tray that comes with the oven... or a foil packet on the tray.
Maybe an electric tea kettle would come in handy somehow?...
We have a toaster oven in the main room and a stove but I don't want to go in there (antisocial I guess :) )
But I have a separate office.
Those thermos that I have seen are so small to fit in all the veggies and stuff.
A lighter? A blow torch?
Sorry, I am just being a smarty pants to alleviate some anxiety.
Couldn't you just buy a small microwave? There are some that are the size of toaster ovens.
Truck stops have all kinds of small appliances for the porpose.
i carry sterno in my purse at all times.
Those thermos that I have seen are so small to fit in all the veggies and stuff.
I have to disagree, they hold insane amounts of food! I know it doesn't seem like a lot but it is. My husband eats breakfast and lunch out of his bento (Plus one extra container or an apple sometimes) He's a big guy! He eats a lot but comes home with leftovers often!
We don't have this one but it's supposed to be "the best" I guess ? ... hmmm... it's on sale..
http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-Bento-Stainless-Steel-lined-Silver/dp/B000246GSE
If you have room for a toaster oven in your office why not just get a cheap microwave oven and put it in that spot?
If you have room for a toaster oven in your office why not just get a cheap microwave oven and put it in that spot?
Some people like to avoid microwaves.
I have to disagree, they hold insane amounts of food! I know it doesn't seem like a lot but it is. My husband eats breakfast and lunch out of his bento (Plus one extra container or an apple sometimes) He's a big guy! He eats a lot but comes home with leftovers often!
We don't have this one but it's supposed to be "the best" I guess ? ... hmmm... it's on sale..
http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-Bento-Stainless-Steel-lined-Silver/dp/B000246GSE
I checked out that link Jennifer...it does look bigger than I thought. I am lazy to reheat food in the am...but I would love to use it for soups...that I wouldn't be so lazy about. Good for the boyfriend too.
Thanks!
OMG! that Bento thing looks awesome!!!! One more thing to add to my wish list!
Have you ever seen the mini crock-pots? They hold aprox a can of soup or maybe a little more--you might be able to use something like that!
make a solar oven adn put it in you car window!!!! :D
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On Sunday I searched online for a lunch pail and this one never came up. I'm soooo going to order this one. I saw it before and it's the one I was looking for. Thanks!