Why You Shouldn’t Microwave Plastic

Plus, essential equipment for homemade smoothies, tea, and more. [America's Test Kitchen]( [The Well-Equipped Cook. A weekly newsletter from your favorite unbiased tasters and testers.]( [The Well-Equipped Cook. A weekly newsletter from your favorite unbiased tasters and testers.]( [recipes]( [product reviews]( [Equipment guides]( [gear heads]( The Latest from the ATK Reviews Team [Plastic containers]( Why You Shouldn’t Microwave Plastic Many containers say they’re “microwave-safe.” Find out what that really means and [why it’s unsafe to microwave plastic. →]( [Peeling carrot with a Y peeler]( This Is Why We Love Y Peelers Discover why our cooks love this lightweight little vegetable peeler and [how to make the most of Y peelers. →]( This Week’s Equipment Guide [Essential Equipment for Homemade Smoothies, Tea, and More]( Essential Equipment for Homemade Smoothies, Tea, and More [SEE EQUIPMENT GUIDE]( [Sarah Sandler, Assistant Editor, ATK Reviews] January in New England can be tough. The sun sets before 5 p.m., temperatures dip (way) below freezing, shoveling snow becomes routine, and it seems as if there’s always something going around. Most of us are tempted to hibernate, telling family and friends we’ll see them when we start to defrost. But we can also try to make the most of these cold, dark times. [Stews]( and [cozy baked goods]( are great for staying warm and fortified, but sometimes, you just need a good drink. A healthful, nonalcoholic drink that is. Homemade beverages are a refreshing way to sneak in some nutrients or dip your toe into a new project like homemade kombucha to stay entertained when you’re stuck inside. With the right [blender]( smoothies can be nutritious and delicious (try this [Tahinicchino Smoothie]( and thank me later). There’s nothing wrong with a good old kettle, but a [hot water dispenser]( will get you a great cup of tea to warm your soul in seconds. Cheers! It’ll be spring before we know it. 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