Adam, The Amatuer Gourmet, talks (brags?) about not having a microwave oven. The comments are split. I totally get not having counter space for one in a small NYC apartment. But claims about it’s negative impact on food are not supported by the evidence.
Used properly a microwave is an effective and useful, but not essential, tool in the kitchen. Can you live without one? yes.
I like the Amateur Gourmet, but he’s expressing an opinion and not a very well founded one.