Bossy’s mom resists modern technological advances. For instance, she doesn’t own a garbage disposal or a dishwasher or a blender or a vegetable peeler.
This is why it may surprise some of you to learn Bossy’s mom has a microwave. It goes something like this: this is Bossy’s mom’s kitchen:
To the rear of her kitchen you’ll find a door:
On the other side of that kitchen door, you’ll find a small mud room that is neither heated nor air-conditioned:
And it is in this mud room during the summer months where you’ll find the microwave belonging to Bossy’s mother:
If you enjoyed this microwave tale, you may enjoy reading this microwave tutorial from Bossy’s recent (No) Book Tour.
bossy's friend amy says
July 22, 2010 at 7:20 amhi martha!
The Domestic Goddess says
July 22, 2010 at 7:53 amDang…that was good. You had me there for a second.
vuboq says
July 22, 2010 at 8:19 amSo what does she use in the Winter?
WebSavvyMom says
July 22, 2010 at 8:35 am–>Does she make popcorn on the stovetop?
GreatAunt says
July 22, 2010 at 8:43 amWebSavvyMom – popcorn on the stovetop? YUM! I haven’t done that in ages. Note to self: do that soon!
Michelle says
July 22, 2010 at 8:57 amSo funny, my Mom doesn’t have any of the above mentioned items except for a microwave.
KathyB says
July 22, 2010 at 9:18 amI had a similar room once. It was great for cool storage for Christmas cookies prior to decorating. Major cookie production in those days.
Thanks, Bossy, and Bossy’s Mom.
corrie says
July 22, 2010 at 9:38 amLove her kitchen! I usually only use my micro for reheating tea…
What is the slatted board thingy hanging on the refrig?
km says
July 22, 2010 at 9:53 amAs KathyB points out, in the winter the microwave turns into a cold storage room. Great for extra beer and soda, thanksgiving’s prep, christmas cookies and other miscellaneous.
Corey James says
July 22, 2010 at 10:13 amThat’s an adorable kitchen. I applaud your mom for keeping things simple. The more time you spend preparing your food, the better it tastes. Although, when I spend a lot of time preparing a meal I lose my appetite. And it’s not from continually tasting the food. I don’t have too – I KNOW it will be excellent. (Narcissistic?) Weird, huh?
Lizzy says
July 22, 2010 at 10:45 amI didn’t think it was possible for me to love Bossy’s mom any more. Will you marry me?
GrandeMocha says
July 22, 2010 at 1:17 pmWe would starve to death if our microwave died. The last time it did, I was in the hospital, & I ordered it to be shipped to our local Sears. Hubby picked me up from the hospital, we picked up the microwave, and went home.
Bossy's friend Martha says
July 22, 2010 at 2:20 pmI’d love to see more photos of Bossy’s moms house. It is so inspiring!
(Hi,Amy!)
bossy's friend martha's sister says
July 22, 2010 at 3:32 pmBet she used the top of the radiators in the winter… so love Bossy’s Mom. xoxo p.s. noticed lots o vertical and horizontal strips going on… love it!
Reeb says
July 22, 2010 at 3:46 pmI like the little white doggy, who looks like a cousin to Toto. And the checked floor. And all the photos of BossysMom’s house. Show more, please.
I must say I like the convenience of a microwave for heating up dibs and dabs of leftovers without messing up a pan tho.
Neil says
July 22, 2010 at 6:37 pmMy mother has always been afraid of the “radio waves” of the microwave. Actually, me too.
Teeny Tina says
July 22, 2010 at 8:07 pmYou couldn’t pay me to screw with the atoms of my food like that. No microwave here either, toaster oven all the way for past five years. Tastes way better too.
linlah says
July 23, 2010 at 12:03 ama good kind of microwave. way to go bossy mom.
dobes says
July 23, 2010 at 12:33 amIt seems to be a clever dual-functioning microwave – one which can defrost and bake food in the summer, and freeze it in the winter.
Amber Lee says
July 24, 2010 at 2:18 amFunny, tomorrow is the day that I force my husband to toss our microwave in favor of our toaster oven. This is a sign!
Susie @newdaynewlesson says
July 26, 2010 at 2:35 amLOL-must be pretty dense cause I kept looking for the microwave. *slaps herself*