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Mom Tech for Mother's Day

by Terrence O'Brien on May 8, 2007 at 05:10 PM

Less Clutter in the Kitchen



Mother's Day Wish #5
An All-in-One Microwave/Convection Oven

Dear Terrence,

More than anything I just want to reduce clutter in the kitchen and make cooking a little easier. Aunt Jeanie has a convection oven and a microwave in one unit mounted above the stove. Something like that would be nice, then I could get rid of that aging thing with the dial that is taking up precious counter space in my kitchen now.

Love,
Mom


Dear Mom,

I'm glad you picked the most expensive item you could think of. Now, in addition to the $700-plus GE Profile microwave/convection oven, you'll also receive the gift of family togetherness when I have to move back in after spending my rent on your Mother's Day present.

This unit will mount neatly over the stove so you can throw out grandma's old microwave from the '70s and reclaim your counter space. It also has a host of neat features to make your life in the kitchen a little easier. For example, it will automatically adjust time and power settings based on food moisture levels, as well as automatically convert standard oven temperatures to the appropriate convection settings. It even has a washable, reusable grease and smoke trap that should satisfy the conservationist in you.

Though, for the sake of the rest of the family, I feel like I should just get you some gift certificates for take-out. Happy Mother's Day!

Love,
Terrence


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