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!
>
> 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.

I have a 1988 Black and Decker. It doesn't see a ton of use, but over
the
past 20 years it has cycled plenty. We mainly use it for making a
single
serving of nachos, toasting things that don't fit in the toaster, or
melting
cheese on top of things.

Cindy Hamilton