jt august wrote:
>
> In article >,
> Sky > wrote:
>
> > X-posted with follow-ups set to rec.food.equipment
> >
> > ----
> >
> > Happy New Year!
> >
> > 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
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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!
>
> I have a Toast Master model I bought 5 years ago on clearance that was a
> thre year old model when I bought it, and it has outperformed more
> expensive models others have bought.
>
> The key feature that too many models lack is full insolation. The top,
> back and sides do not get hot, which is safer, and the heat is retained
> within which is better for cooking and reducing operating costs. The
> only downside is that it isn't quite so good for toast. But that is
> what my toaster is for.
>
> Couldn't guid you on today's models, but that is something I would look
> for in whatever you buy.
>
> jt

Yep, that's the hardest part! Trying to figure out which model is
better and where the best price to be had is. I'd like to do the
shopping "with my fingers" so to speak, but I have a feeling I'll have
to drive about town to visit all the various stores to actually look,
see, and feel which TO will hopefully work best for my kitchen.

Sky

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