Microwave Might
Today a fuse blew in the staffroom, on the first day of school. Not only did the coffee machine not provide the staff with their much-needed boost, but the microwaves in the kitchen were also affected. For a staff of over 30, lunchtime became a bit chaotic. A slew of people lined their food up on the counter next to a single functioning microwave. A slight panic was felt. The two others were out.
Everyone kept a light-hearted attitude about it, and even became constuctive. A student teacher switched the plug of microwave 3 into functioning 2's outlet, but once it got turned out, that fuse blew too. The lights in the hall even went out. Meanwhile, across the ceramic tiled-kitchen, a very poised, elegant teacher physically moved a heavy microwave onto another counter to use the stove's plug, all this going on while a few other staffers are arranging their food in the oven. It was like a perfectly executed lunchtime-fiasco choreography. Sheer magic. I was washing my dishes because I knew what was coming and I ate early. And yes, I used the microwave.
It's amazing how much we rely on microwaves to eat. We all know it's probably bad for us, probably has links to cancer, but it saves us time so we do it anyway.
At the same school, there is one teacher who adamantly refuses to use the microwave. She always heats her food up on the stove. It's a habit worth getting into, but often only one we'll start when we go without. Maybe it's something to at least be aware of, even on your busiest of days, consider the benefits using a less intense method of cooking. Microwaves destroy your food, take away its nutrients and can cause many health issues. If the line-up in the kitchen was any indication, most people overuse the microwave, so practice patience or eat RAW! Just remember to turn OFF the oven, when I went back into the kitchen two hours later... it was still on. ;)
David Guetta (yes... David Guetta.),
Katie
For more on the dangers associated with microwaves, check out: http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/microwave-ovens-the-proven-dangers.html
Everyone kept a light-hearted attitude about it, and even became constuctive. A student teacher switched the plug of microwave 3 into functioning 2's outlet, but once it got turned out, that fuse blew too. The lights in the hall even went out. Meanwhile, across the ceramic tiled-kitchen, a very poised, elegant teacher physically moved a heavy microwave onto another counter to use the stove's plug, all this going on while a few other staffers are arranging their food in the oven. It was like a perfectly executed lunchtime-fiasco choreography. Sheer magic. I was washing my dishes because I knew what was coming and I ate early. And yes, I used the microwave.
It's amazing how much we rely on microwaves to eat. We all know it's probably bad for us, probably has links to cancer, but it saves us time so we do it anyway.
At the same school, there is one teacher who adamantly refuses to use the microwave. She always heats her food up on the stove. It's a habit worth getting into, but often only one we'll start when we go without. Maybe it's something to at least be aware of, even on your busiest of days, consider the benefits using a less intense method of cooking. Microwaves destroy your food, take away its nutrients and can cause many health issues. If the line-up in the kitchen was any indication, most people overuse the microwave, so practice patience or eat RAW! Just remember to turn OFF the oven, when I went back into the kitchen two hours later... it was still on. ;)
David Guetta (yes... David Guetta.),
Katie
For more on the dangers associated with microwaves, check out: http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/microwave-ovens-the-proven-dangers.html
I did my final stage at MIND and the entire staff would take turns bringing in leftovers and fantastic food that they had made at home and they heated it all up on the stove. They would lay out baguettes and cheeses and meats and hot meals and would eat family style every day at lunch. It was the greatest thing I'd ever experienced in the workplace. It really helped to create this "family" vibe that most workplaces lack.
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