On Jan 3, 2:39*pm, Sky > wrote:
> X-posted with follow-ups set to rec.food.equipment
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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.
>
> Sky, who won't bake a single potato in the large range oven!
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> Ultra Ultimate Kitchen Rule - Use the Timer!
> Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice

Convection is a great feature. It evens out the heat. Love mine. It's
Cooks brand, couple years old, from Penneys. I don't think they make
it any longer but the manufacturer is Bialetti.
It's sturdy, works well and only cost me about $40.

I know you said you don't toast bread often but if you ever do, the
convection feature helps. If the toaster oven if tall enough to roast
a chicken, then it's too tall to toast bread well. But with
convection, it does a good job on toast, as well as baking anything.
I highly recommend the convection feature.