2008apr08. Superheated Steam Oven. These types of ovens have been around since the ’80s, at least. Retains vitamins, removes fat, costs too much. People jabber about earlier versions here.
Regarding the new Sharp steam oven, this seems to be a reinvention of what was used in the old Henry’s Hamburger chain in the 50’s and 60’s. I would beg my parents to drive to Skokie, Illinois, so I could have one of their Melted Cheese Sandwiches. They were made from a hamburger bun and a couple slices of american cheese. The sandwich was placed in a tabletop mounted stainless steel box with a handle on one side. The handle would be depressed 3 or 4 times and pressurized steam would be injected into the cooker, instantly melting the cheese and heating and moisturizing the bun. Just wonderful! I’ve been trying to figure out what happened to this type of cooker. Thank you. – Jim Morris Seattle
