LIFESTYLE

4 Uses Of Microwave That Will Surprise You For Sure

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2 years ago

February 21, 2022

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There’s no denying that microwave has made our lives easier.

We all know what a microwave oven is for right? and If you’re going to invest your money in buying a really good microwave oven, you better make it work harder than just reheating your food.

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Despite rumors of microwaves being cancer-inducing, many of us are still avid users. Beyond heating up food and making oatmeal, here are more hacks your kitchen’s most treasured item can be used for.

Here are 4 things you can do with your microwave.

Slice Onion Without Tears

The unintentional tears we shed while cutting onions can be annoying, so this is definitely a welcome idea. Trim the ends of the onions and place it in the microwave for 30 seconds.

Soak Beans

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Plan to make moi-moi or akara but forgot to soak the beans? Don’t worry! Your microwave’s got you! Put the beans in a bowl, add a pinch of bicarbonate soda (sold in baking shops)and submerge the beans in water. Let it stand for 30 to 40 minutes. Bring your beans out and wash.

Bake Potato

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To make chips, slice your potatoes and arrange them in a single layer on a plate. Let them sit in the microwave for about 3 minutes and flip them over. Continue till it becomes crispy.

Peel Garlic

Place the garlic in the microwave and let it stay in for 20 seconds. The cloves will slide out of their skin when you bring them out.

This does not however mean that you should microwave everything. Some things do not have any business in the microwave. They include:

Broccoli: This vegetable can lose up to 97% of its nutrients when placed in a microwave.

Food Covered In Plastic Wraps Or Containers: Food wrapped in plastics bags like ziploc can release harmful toxic chemicals into food.

Frozen Fruits: When frozen fruits are placed in a microwave, beneficial galactoside and glucoside in fruits can be converted into cancer-inducing substances.

Frozen Meat: Defrosting meat in a microwave is not the best thing to do, as it can lose half of its B-12 content if cooked in a microwave for over 6 minutes. This is because bacteria can grow and multiply when meat reaches 40 – 140°F.

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ENTERTAINMENT

“I’ll Pick Any Marvel Series” – Ruby Akubueze

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56 mins ago

May 15, 2024

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Ruby Akubueze, a Nollywood actress, aspires to be part of any Marvel Studios project under Disney Entertainment. She gained recognition for her role as Frances in the television series MTV Shuga. It explores the experiences of young individuals dealing with love, desire, and the complexities of maturing.

In an interview, Akubueze expressed her ambition to work on an international platform, particularly mentioning her desire to join a Marvel series. “I’ll pick any Marvel series; I have always wanted to be on a Marvel project,” she said.

Ruby Akubueze is well-known for portraying Oby in the 2023 Netflix film, Ijogbon.

Kunle Afolayan directed the movie. The movie revolves around four teenagers who stumble upon a bag of diamonds, leading to unexpected consequences. Akubueze described her role in Ijogbon as the most challenging one she has encountered in her acting career.

“It was a lot emotionally, physically, and given the time of the year we were filming, it was challenging because the sun was always scorching and we were always filming outdoors.

“We had like a few scenes indoors, and every day you wake up, we are filming outside and next thing is you would hear the director say, ‘Oh, so you guys are going to start running from here to here,’ and I am like ‘Oh my gosh, again!’

“Like we were always running, it was challenging but it was the most fun I had,” she said.

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The 26-year-old talked about the actresses who influenced her decision to become an actress. She said that she admires both Nigerian actress Ireti Doyle and American actress Angelina Jolie.

“In the Nigerian space, I will say Ireti Doyle. I watched her growing up in Fuji House of Commotion, and she was like a family fav and there is Angela Jolie in the foreign space,” she said.

ENTERTAINMENT

Stella Damasus Celebrates Second Daughter As She Graduates From Columbia University, Earns Full Scholarship To Top College

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May 15, 2024

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Nollywood actress Stella Damasus is bursting with pride. On May 14, 2024, she took to Instagram to celebrate her daughter Angelica’s graduation from university. Damasus shared a heartwarming video collage featuring pictures from Angelica’s big day.

The caption brimmed with excitement, revealing that Angelica’s academic achievements were not only celebrated by her family but also landed her a prestigious Ivy League scholarship! This is a double dose of good news for the Damasus family, highlighting Angelica’s hard work and dedication.

She said,

“As my second daughter @angelicatooni graduates today from @columbia I give God all the honour and glory. I am grateful for his love, grace, mercy and favour. Angelica’s grades gave her a full scholarship in an Ivy league college. Yes! Today I have the right to brag. My last baby is done (for now 😜😜).”

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Filled with joy she continued, “Proud mama moment y’all. More videos and pictures coming. Prepare to get sick of me 🤣🤣💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽. Congratulations my princess. I love you beyond words.”

Many people filled the comment section with congratulations, and lots of people chiming in about how much Angelica looks just like her mom.

A follower commented, “For a moment I thought she was you❤️❤️❤️❤️Congratulations to her and you too ..We all pray that we experience our kids great successes.” Another said, “Congratulations, her face and yours are same sha ooo.”

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Ä dumbfounded commenter said, “This is your twinnnnnnnnn, Coach!!! Wow,” and yet another said, “Congratulations to you dear @stelladamasus this one is your twin wow . The resemblance is exact. Congratulations dear sis . She will go on to do amazing things in this world. Welldone . Good job sis.”

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FASHION

How To Protect Your Brand Like Veekee James

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5 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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Established fashion designer Veekee James recently shared some valuable wisdom with aspiring designers. In an Instagram post uploaded on May 14, 2024, she focused on the importance of brand protection. Veekee James offered key steps that up-and-coming designers can take to safeguard their creations and build a thriving fashion brand.

She wrote,

“I don’t know anything about the issue going around on social media so I can’t really speak on it! Here’s my advise as someone who has been there done that.”

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In her advice to aspiring designers, Veekee James emphasised the importance of setting clear boundaries with clients, particularly regarding payment and social media recognition.

She cautioned designers against situations where a client offers social media recognition (tagging the designer on a post) instead of proper payment for their work. This puts the designer in a difficult position, forcing them to choose between financial security and potential brand exposure.

She suggests designers establish clear terms upfront with clients.

“Once anyone comes to you with the ‘Do you want money or tag’ phrase, You better run! I’ve had so many of your faves, both in this country and abroad, use that phrase with me and that was it! Today some of these people will give anything to be in my piece! No cap. It just shows no respect or regard for your brand! Once you allow that, it confirms the fact that your brand has no value whatsoever!” she warned.

In her talk, the designer stressed the importance of clearly communicating a brand’s values to celebrity clientele.

“Be wise! Don’t let money come first before the important things! Sacrifice in business is a must! As long as you have made glaring the values of your brand, be ready to collaborate sometimes only with celebs who respect you as well! Never forget that it’s a win-win for you and the celeb! No one is doing you a favour!”

The looks from this year’s AMVCA red carpet that were designed by Veekay James

She stressed the importance of both staying true to your beliefs and not relying solely on celebrity clients for publicity.

“Don’t be desperate to be known through a person! You must know that only God is the LIFTER of Men! He will use only the people He chooses to lift you! Don’t try to do what only God can do for your brand! Don’t expect publicity from every celebrity and make desperate decisions without thinking!” she said.

The celebrity designer added,

“If you want to be a fashion designer, go and research the true meaning of being a designer! So that you don’t end up being a tailor parading him or herself as a designer! If you are a designer, do the work of a designer!”

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