# Microwave Meal Dishware The Chef Buddy Microwave Bowl is Optimized for Quick Meals By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-bowl References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20160108/chef-buddy-cool-touch-microwave-bowl/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/1OPhcOM) An obsession with convenience amongst a large quantity of consumers has many turning to [fast cooking appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatwave-go-n01) like to microwave for meals; the Chef Buddy Microwave Bowl is one of several products supporting this. Designed with three parts including a ceramic bowl, vented lid and heat-proof sleeve, the Chef Buddy Microwave Bowl stays cool to the touch even after several minutes in the microwave. For time-savings and eco-friendly reasons, the microwave has experienced something of a resurgence in popularity in recent times. As such, new products like the Chef Buddy Microwave Bowl that help to enable a [microwave-centric cooking style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-paulownia-steamer) are coming about much more frequently. The completely dishwasher-safe set is designed to help [heat foods quickly and stop burns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-oven-mitts) before they happen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Convenience Cooking:** The trend of convenience cooking is driving the demand for products like the Chef Buddy Microwave Bowl designed for quick meals. - **Microwave Resurgence:** The resurgence of microwave usage is creating opportunities for innovative products that enhance microwave-centric cooking styles, such as the Chef Buddy Microwave Bowl. - **Time-saving Appliances:** The demand for time-saving appliances is fueling the adoption of products like the Chef Buddy Microwave Bowl that help heat foods quickly and prevent burns. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can capitalize on the convenience cooking trend by developing more microwave-specific products like the Chef Buddy Microwave Bowl. - **Appliances:** The appliance industry has an opportunity to cater to the microwave resurgence trend by creating innovative products that enhance microwave-centric cooking, such as the Chef Buddy Microwave Bowl. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The eco-friendly products industry can tap into the demand for time-saving and sustainable options by offering products like the Chef Buddy Microwave Bowl, which helps reduce cooking time and is dishwasher-safe. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clean Microwavable Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-meal-cups.md) - [Oven-Like Microwave Cooking Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangemate.md) - [Freshness-Preserving Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternos-serving-bowl.md) - [Compact Desk Food Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly.md) - [Leak-Proof Food Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgo.md) - [Modular Serving Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-serving-dish.md) - [Bowl-Packaged Rice Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multigrain-rice-bowls.md) - [Free-From Frozen Bowl Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bettr-bowl.md) - [Microwave-Safe Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papercupconfessions.md)