***Quick View***: I am no domestic diva but I love food that is HOT, not warm. recently, I was given a Micro Hot Plate Thermal-Insulating Stone Plate and didn't even know what it was. I found out that it is a very effective hot plate that keeps food hot much longer than simply setting the bowl on a regular hot plate. It doesn't burn fingers either! ***My Take on the Micro Hot Plate Thermal-Insulating Stone Plate*** This hot plate is 6"x6", a bit small for my taste but will hold a casserole dish or large bowl just fine. It has a smooth marble surface and two handles to carry the plate. To use, you just warm it in the microwave for up to four minutes. The smooth top will be very hot but the handles remain cool. The bottom also stays cool so there is no worry of burning the table or other surfaces. The plate keeps foods hot for at least a couple of hours. We used the **Micro Hot Plate Thermal-Insulating Stone Plate** to set a casserole on and it stayed incredibly hot for a long time. We all like hot foods HOT in our family and this plate really keeps foods HOT! I just slide the plate into the microwave for a few minutes then pull it out. The handles stay cool but the middle marble-like top is hot to touch. The back stays cool so I can set the hot plate on any surface without worry of burning or scalding the surface. The heat remains for at least a couple of hours. It certainly keeps foods hot for the length of time we eat our meals. The **Micro Hot Plate Thermal-Insulating Stone Plate** is great for coffee and hot water pots, outside events like picnics, and everyday meals. We used the hot plate several times and it kept everything on it hot for a long time. I wish I could find more sizes of these hot plates. They're tough to find as it is. I had a hard time finding pics for this review online. ***My Viewpoint*** The **Micro Hot Plate Thermal-Insulating Stone Plate **is a great accessory for mealtime and keeping coffee or tea pots hot for a long time. I even use the hot plate for setting my tea cup on as I hate, hate, hate warm tea. It has to be steaming hot. This plate is a great little gadget that I will use for all kinds of foods and drinks. ***4 stars.***

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