Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> 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

Oh how I wish our old B&D 'space saver' TO still worked! Even though it
was relatively tiny - toasted 2 slices of bread easily - there was
seldom a day when it wasn't used. I suppose B&D discontinued that model
because the risk of fire was too great, perhaps (?).

Now, I have to purchase a TO that's manufactured today. So, I might as
well take advantage of newer features like convection and perhaps a
rotisserie. The IR (infrared) feature isn't so important to me.

Sky

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