Originally Posted by
Matthew Groves
Actually, I think the definition of "microwave safe" is that it WON'T get hot in the microwave.
Some materials absorb microwaves, and thus get hot. Others don't absorb, and don't get hot, unless they get their heat from their contents.
The call, therefore, to find containers that will get hot by themselves in the microwave, but are also microwave safe, is a contradiction. I think it's a great idea, though, to find a NON microwave safe mug or bowl and let the microwave heat it up, as you said