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Why your microwave oatmeal explodes—and the easy fix

Stir occasionally. Stirring disrupts the starch network and breaks up bubbles before they swell into one big surge. On the stovetop, stir every so often as the oats simmer; in the microwave, pausing ...

Here’s why you shouldn’t use aluminum foil for leftovers

You didn’t finish dinner, so you cover the scraps with some aluminum foil before stashing them in the fridge. And if you’re ...