Frequently Asked Questions

• What's so special about the Anyday?

  Anyday dishes are the best way to cook or reheat food in the microwave, period. The secret is in the special steam-trapping lid and the durable glass bowl.

  The Anyday glass lid is where the true magic is. It traps steam in the dish, making food tasty and evenly cooked — never dry and rubbery. Plus, it has a special venting knob that lets out extra steam, and a flexible silicone rim that gently lifts up if pressure in the dish gets too high. Safe and easy!

  The high-quality bowl is just as awesome. Made from tough, frosted glass, it can go from the freezer to the microwave without breaking! It looks great on your table and its special shape makes it easy to hold.

  It’s a versatile plastic-free dish that you can prep, cook, serve, and store in and is safe for your microwave, dishwasher, oven, and freezer! Can any other dish do that? We don't think so!

• Is the metal on the lid safe to use in the microwave?

  Yes, you can put our lids in the microwave — even with the metal rim. We made them microwave-safe by using smooth, curved stainless steel. Rounded, thicker metal like our lids’ rims or a spoon are safe. But be careful with super thin metal like aluminum foil or metal with sharp corners, like a fork.

  When you use Anyday dishes in the microwave, remember to keep them at least one inch away from the microwave's walls. If the stainless steel rim of the lid gets too close to the microwave's wall, which is also made of metal, it can cause sparks.

• Is microwave cooking good for you?

  Yes, microwave cooking is good for you — and can be even better for you than conventional cooking methods.

  According to Harvard Health, it's the cooking method that keeps the most nutrients in your food. Microwaves work by heating the water molecules in the food directly, which helps preserve the nutrients better than other cooking methods that use more time, heat, and liquid. So, you can enjoy healthier meals with the microwave!

• Why should I cook in a microwave? What’s so special about it?

  When it comes to convenience, the microwave is king. With the right equipment and settings, microwaving food doesn’t mean sacrificing taste, either. Microwave cooking can be a more efficient, just-as-tasty alternative to water-based cooking such as steaming, poaching, quick braising, boiling, or stewing. It’s also a great complement to other methods, allowing you to cut down on cooking time before finishing a dish in the oven or on the stove. Since Anyday’s recipes typically only require one dish, cleanup is easier.
  
  A little-known fact: microwave cooking is better for you! Food loses nutrients the longer and hotter it’s cooked, so by quickly heating food, microwaving preserves more nutrients than methods like boiling or baking. It’s more energy-efficient too, transferring more heat to food in a given period of time than a stove or full-size oven does.