>
> Hi Chris,
>
> Here is something I tried in the distant past. I can't even recall now if it
> worked. Probably not. I don't even recall if it was "before Microwave."
> http://a1.vox.com/6a00d09e7bc293be2b00f48d0875f10001-500pi
>
> It's called MiracleThaw and was featured on TV, it seems. Here at one site
> it says:
>
> Defrost foods naturally in just minutes. Made of a super-conductive metal
> alloy that absorbs natural heat energy in the air and transfers it directly
> to the frozen natural juices for ultimate flavor. Size: 8" X 14"
>
> It's a wonderment all the cooking equipment/gadgets we've tried :-))
>
> Dee Dee