Sharp's AX-HC1 fat-reducing microwave oven
It was getting damned difficult (not to mention messy) trying to figure out how to grill non-flat items in our Foreman Grill, so thank you, Sharp, for figuring out how to melt fat in a much more convenient (and futuristic) way. The AX-HC1 microwave oven uses "superheated steam" to melt the oil in fatty foods, resulting in up to 13% fewer calories. The shorter cook times also minimize the loss of nutrients that occur through cooking, though not sure anyone will care as much about that. The microwave goes on sale in Japan next month and Sharp plans to eventually roll this thing out worldwide.
