Why You Shouldn’t Leave Your Thanksgiving Turkey on the Counter to Defrost There are safer ways to thaw your Thanksgiving bird.

Why Your Microwave’s Defrost Function Sucks (and What to Do Instead) I love having a microwave. I use mine to whip up mashed potatoes, roux for gumbo, even lemon curd. It’s a versatile appliance, and I think everyone should have one. I’m not, however, in love with its defrost function. I prefer defrosting food using other methods, but you can defrost stuff in your microwave, you just… Read more…

LPT: *HURRICANE TIP* Freeze your water bottles to keep your refrigerator colder for longer when the power goes out and drink them as they defrost submitted by /u/SneakyMilot