"Sky" > wrote in message
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> Happy New Year!
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> Well, another toaster oven (TO) has bitten the dust. Spouse and I use
> the TO everyday and frequently at that. We mainly use the TO to bake
> foods, rewarm pizza, etc., but we do not use it to toast toast ;D
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> So, the TO has to be replaced. I've checked with Consumer Reports and
> other sources to learn which ones are better than others. However, I'd
> like to know and read about first-hand experiences rather than solely
> relying on Consumer Reports.
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> If anyone is inclined to reply, what sort of TO do you have and what
> features does it have that you like? Perhaps a TO with convection might
> be nice? I've also seen some TOs that include a built-in rotisserie
> unit (I can see cooking a pork tenderloin roast with that rotisserie!).
> I don't want to spend a fortune, but then again, I'd like to buy
> something that will not break down in a short matter of time, relatively
> speaking. TIA.
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> Sky, who won't bake a single potato in the large range oven!
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I have the Bravetti toaster/convection/rotisserie oven. I've only had
it for a couple of months, and don't use it for toast, but so far I like it.
I got it for 59.95 Canadian and that was half price on sale at Canadian
Tire. I've used it for baking small things, casseroles and rotisseried
chicken. I'm not sure about the baking thing, because I've never had a
convection oven before. I made brownies in it and they came out dry. I'm
sure I should have adjusted the time because of the convection. My main
reason for it was that it was big enough to put in a cassserole dish. It
has two wire racks and a solid drip tray. I haven't tested the cleanability
of it. It has a removable crumb tray at the very bottom....hth....Sharon