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"Cheri" wrote in message news
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>> On 10/6/2018 4:05 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>>>> On 10/5/2018 1:13 AM, Cheri wrote:
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>>>>>>>> I use a proctor silex 2 slice that cost $8 and it's 22 yrs old.
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>>>>>>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
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>>>>>>> Cheri
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>>>>>> I've had toaster ovens in years past. I don't really get the point.
>>>>>> What is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
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>>>>>> Jill
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>>>>> I use the small Black and Decker that I bought years ago for toast,
>>>>> muffins, things like hot pockets etc, that dh eats. I got a large one
>>>>> free from credit card rewards which I use for many things when I don't
>>>>> want to turn on the regular oven. I cook things like chicken , fish,
>>>>> and anything I want crispy that I don't use a microwave for. I make
>>>>> lots of smaller portion things for dh that I don't actually eat,
>>>>> cupcakes and things like that. It doesn't heat up my kitchen and heats
>>>>> quickly to temp.
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>>>>> Cheri
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>>>> But how is it for making actual *toast*? The ones I've had (granted,
>>>> decades ago; I don't think they'd invented Hot Pockets yet!) were more
>>>> like a small oven than a toaster. I didn't get much use out of the ones
>>>> I had (both of which were gifts).
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>>>> Jill
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>>> It makes great toast, not taking so long, usually ready at the same time
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>>> fried or scrambled eggs are done. When I have bread, it's usually one
>>> toasted slice, but it easily holds English Muffins and things like that
>>> as
>>> well. I really don't care for Hot Pockets at all, but dh likes them for
>>> lunch occasionally. Don't know when they were invented.
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>>> Cheri
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>>> Neither did I I didn't even know they had been lol. I Iooked them up
>>> and they are sold at all the supermarkets!!
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>>> Maybe I am still living in another century
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>> When it comes to Hot Pockets, you're not missing anything.
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>> Jill

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> Dh would disagree with that. He really like the pizza type.
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> Cheri
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> I make my own pizza. Would it be worth looking for that one?


I really like Papa Murphy's pizza much better than any homemade I have had.
I do not care for Hot Pockets, so I don't know if they would be worth it to
you, but they are to dh occasionally.

Cheri

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If I spot any we will give it a try