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>>>> On 10/4/2018 11:59 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheri
>>>>>
>>>>> I've had toaster ovens in years past. I don't really get the point.
>>>>> What is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
>>>>>
>>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>>> You don't need two appliances. Toaster ovens don't excel at making
>>>> toast, but they are good for many other heating and cooking tasks where
>>>> you don't need the big oven. Heat up a muffin or a roll that would not
>>>> fit in a toaster slot, broil a hot dog,.
>>>
>>>
>>> I think the small Black and Decker (really old and small compared to the
>>> models now) does excel at making toast.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> Oddly enough I don't use mine for toast. I use a toaster)) I use the
>>> small oven for roasting, baking, grilling small amounts)
>>
>> The picture you showed of yours didn't really look like a small one, but
>> I
>> could be mistaken. My small one is about 6 inches high and 12 or 13
>> inches
>> long.
>>
>> Cheri
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Which one? The one with the rotisserie or the other one?
>
> Neither of them looked small like my small one to me, they look more like
> my
> big one.
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> Ahh! I wonder if the one I posted has all the details ... hang on ...
>
> https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sil...r-2999-1373424
>
> The one with the rotisserie is:
>
> He's just been and measured it for me 17 inches wide x 11 inches high
> x
> 14 inches deep externally.
>
> If yours is smaller than that then I can understand that you use it for
> toast. Maybe mine are not really toaster ovens
>
> I just looked and they are called a 'mini oven'!
>
> it's great when I don't need the big ovens!
>
>


I have 2 toaster ovens. The big one is close to the size of your rotisserie,
16 in wide x 10i n high and 12 1/2 inches deep. The small one is 6 in high,
12 1/2 inches wide and 7 1/2 inches deep. I don't know what size your little
one is because it's listed in cm but it looks bigger than my small one. They
are all considered toaster ovens here.

Cheri

==


Ahh ok! Just differences in names again

On 10/5/2018 1:13 AM, Cheri wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 10/4/2018 8:35 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>> > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> I use a proctor silex 2 slice that cost $8 and it's 22 yrs old.
>>>
>>>
>>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>
>> I've had toaster ovens in years past.* I don't really get the point.
>> What is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
>>
>> Jill
>
>
> 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.
>
> Cheri

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).

Jill

On 10/5/2018 6:42 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 11:59:53 PM UTC-4, Jill McQuown wrote:
>> On 10/4/2018 8:35 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>> > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> I use a proctor silex 2 slice that cost $8 and it's 22 yrs old.
>>>
>>>
>>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>
>> I've had toaster ovens in years past. I don't really get the point.
>> What is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
>>
>> Jill
>
> A single serving of nachos
> Toasted cheese sandwiches
> Heating pastry just a titch
>
> I got my toaster oven as a wedding present, so I might as well use it.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
I'm pretty sure I got my first toaster oven as a wedding present.
Didn't use it much. I don't make nachos nor do I ever buy pastry, so...
Toasted cheese sandwiches I do on the stovetop, in a small non-stick
skillet. Different strokes.

Jill

On 10/5/2018 9:59 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2018-10-05 12:02 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 10/4/2018 12:43 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>> On Thu, 4 Oct 2018 00:07:30 -0400, jmcquown >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> My toaster caught on fire!Â* Sorry, no news at 11:00 or link to a
>>>> news story.
>>>>
>>>> I was toasting a slice of sourdough bread and the toast was done.Â* I
>>>> had
>>>> just taken it out of the slot with when flames burst up!
>>>>
>>>> I quickly unplugged the toaster and grabbed a box of baking soda from
>>>> the cupboard.Â* I doused the flames.
>>>>
>>>> I have NO idea why the toaster suddenly caught on fire.Â* I keep the
>>>> crumb-tray clean and empty.Â* It was a 10 year old toaster but that's no
>>>> excuse.
>>>>
>>>> Good thing I never toast bread without standing there waiting for it.
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>> what a wake up call!Â* Glad you caught it right away.
>>>
>> It made a *poof* sound and I turned around and saw flames.Â* Surprise!
>>
>> Baking soda is a very handy thing to have on hand.Â* I rarely use it
>> for actual baking but it's a great thing for putting out fires.
>>
>> Note to self: buy more baking soda
>
> What was burning? Was it the toast or the toaster?
>
It was the toaster. I had already removed the slice of toast from the
slot. Perhaps a small piece of bread broke off and somehow got stuck to
the still-hot element. I didn't really have time to analyze it. All I
know is I saw flames and said to myself, "Well this isn't good." I
grabbed the baking soda and doused the fire.

And yes, I have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen. I didn't even think
about it, I just grabbed the baking soda.

Jill

On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 3:22:24 PM UTC-5, Jill McQuown wrote:
>
> 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).
>
> Jill
>
I did frozen waffles for breakfast today in my B & D toaster oven and they
turned out perfect. After being in there about 2 minutes I turned them
and toasted another 2 minutes or so. They were perfect.

On 10/5/2018 6:21 PM, wrote:
> On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 3:22:24 PM UTC-5, Jill McQuown wrote:
>>
>> 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).
>>
>> Jill
>>
> I did frozen waffles for breakfast today in my B & D toaster oven and they
> turned out perfect. After being in there about 2 minutes I turned them
> and toasted another 2 minutes or so. They were perfect.
>
The thing about the toaster ovens I had experience with was yes, you
have to *turn* it. Which means you have to stand there watching it.
It's too fiddly for me. Glad you like yours!

When I had a very small kitchen (which I now realize I much prefer) I
did consider a Black & Decker under the cabinet mounted toaster oven.
Less counterspace. But I'm not sure I would have used it so in the end
I ruled it out.

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 10/5/2018 1:13 AM, Cheri wrote:
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 10/4/2018 8:35 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>> > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> I use a proctor silex 2 slice that cost $8 and it's 22 yrs old.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
>>>>
>>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> I've had toaster ovens in years past. I don't really get the point. What
>>> is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Cheri
>
> 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).
>
> Jill


It makes great toast, not taking so long, usually ready at the same time as
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.

Cheri

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 10/5/2018 6:21 PM, wrote:
>> On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 3:22:24 PM UTC-5, Jill McQuown wrote:
>>>
>>> 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).
>>>
>>> Jill
>>>
>> I did frozen waffles for breakfast today in my B & D toaster oven and
>> they
>> turned out perfect. After being in there about 2 minutes I turned them
>> and toasted another 2 minutes or so. They were perfect.
>>
> The thing about the toaster ovens I had experience with was yes, you have
> to *turn* it. Which means you have to stand there watching it. It's too
> fiddly for me. Glad you like yours!
>
> When I had a very small kitchen (which I now realize I much prefer) I did
> consider a Black & Decker under the cabinet mounted toaster oven. Less
> counterspace. But I'm not sure I would have used it so in the end I ruled
> it out.
>
> Jill


I don't turn anything in mine, it has an element on the bottom and and
element on the top. No turning.

Cheri

On 10/5/2018 7:02 PM, Cheri wrote:

>
>
> It makes great toast, not taking so long, usually ready at the same time
> as 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.
>
> Cheri

Our toaster is almost exactly in time with eggs. I crack the eggs and
drop the toast and withing 10 seconds of each other they are done.
Exception is rye bread, I hit the extra done button and start before the
eggs.

A long time ago I used to take Hot Pockets to work for lunch. I thought
they were OK. About a month ago, I bought a pack and now realize they
really are not so good.

On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 5:28:03 PM UTC-5, Jill McQuown wrote:
>
> On 10/5/2018 6:21 PM, wrote:
> >
> > I did frozen waffles for breakfast today in my B & D toaster oven and they
> > turned out perfect. After being in there about 2 minutes I turned them
> > and toasted another 2 minutes or so. They were perfect.
> >
> The thing about the toaster ovens I had experience with was yes, you
> have to *turn* it. Which means you have to stand there watching it.
> It's too fiddly for me. Glad you like yours!
>
I've got 2 or 3 of those small kitchen timers and for the waffles I just
set one of them for 2 minutes while I do something else like get the
maple syrup out of the refrigerator. Of that, I pour out what I think
I'll need for those waffles into a 1 cup glass measuring cup to be heated
in the microwave. When the 2 minute times goes off I pull out the pan and
turn the waffles over, set timer, do something else.

Cornbread in a small skillet turns out well, too, or a pot pie.

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 10/5/2018 1:13 AM, Cheri wrote:
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 10/4/2018 8:35 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>> > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> I use a proctor silex 2 slice that cost $8 and it's 22 yrs old.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
>>>>
>>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> I've had toaster ovens in years past. I don't really get the point. What
>>> is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Cheri
>
> 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).
>
> Jill


It makes great toast, not taking so long, usually ready at the same time as
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.

Cheri

==

Neither did I I didn't even know they had been lol. I Iooked them up and
they are sold at all the supermarkets!!

Maybe I am still living in another century

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 10/5/2018 6:21 PM, wrote:
>> On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 3:22:24 PM UTC-5, Jill McQuown wrote:
>>>
>>> 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).
>>>
>>> Jill
>>>
>> I did frozen waffles for breakfast today in my B & D toaster oven and
>> they
>> turned out perfect. After being in there about 2 minutes I turned them
>> and toasted another 2 minutes or so. They were perfect.
>>
> The thing about the toaster ovens I had experience with was yes, you have
> to *turn* it. Which means you have to stand there watching it. It's too
> fiddly for me. Glad you like yours!
>
> When I had a very small kitchen (which I now realize I much prefer) I did
> consider a Black & Decker under the cabinet mounted toaster oven. Less
> counterspace. But I'm not sure I would have used it so in the end I ruled
> it out.
>
> Jill


I don't turn anything in mine, it has an element on the bottom and and
element on the top. No turning.

Cheri

==

Mine do that but I hadn't thought of using them the way you do)

On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 4:30:48 PM UTC-4, Jill McQuown wrote:
> On 10/5/2018 6:42 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > On Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 11:59:53 PM UTC-4, Jill McQuown wrote:
> >> On 10/4/2018 8:35 AM, Cheri wrote:
> >>> > wrote in message
> >>> ...
> >>>> I use a proctor silex 2 slice that cost $8 and it's 22 yrs old.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
> >>>
> >>> Cheri
> >>
> >> I've had toaster ovens in years past. I don't really get the point.
> >> What is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
> >>
> >> Jill
> >
> > A single serving of nachos
> > Toasted cheese sandwiches
> > Heating pastry just a titch
> >
> > I got my toaster oven as a wedding present, so I might as well use it.
> >
> > Cindy Hamilton
> >
> I'm pretty sure I got my first toaster oven as a wedding present.
> Didn't use it much. I don't make nachos nor do I ever buy pastry, so...
> Toasted cheese sandwiches I do on the stovetop, in a small non-stick
> skillet. Different strokes.


Well, you asked what they are good for, not "What would I use one for?"

That's a grilled cheese sandwich, not a toasted cheese sandwich.

<https://forums.egullet.org/topic/135200-grilled-cheese-v-toasted-cheese/>

Cindy Hamilton

" wrote:
>
> I did frozen waffles for breakfast today in my B & D toaster oven and they
> turned out perfect. After being in there about 2 minutes I turned them
> and toasted another 2 minutes or so. They were perfect.

I cook one or two in my B&D slot toaster, then butter and add a
sausage link or two. Nice.

Lately, I've toasted just one waffle, buttered it then ate as a
tasty snack. No syrup on that snack.

On 10/6/2018 4:05 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "Cheri"* wrote in message news >
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 10/5/2018 1:13 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On 10/4/2018 8:35 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> I use a proctor silex 2 slice that cost $8 and it's 22 yrs old.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheri
>>>>
>>>> I've had toaster ovens in years past. I don't really get the point.
>>>> What is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>
>> 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).
>>
>> Jill
>
>
> It makes great toast, not taking so long, usually ready at the same time as
> 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.
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> Neither did I* I didn't even know they had been lol. I Iooked them up
> and they are sold at all the supermarkets!!
>
> Maybe I am still living in another century
>
>
When it comes to Hot Pockets, you're not missing anything.

Jill

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 10/6/2018 4:05 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 10/5/2018 1:13 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On 10/4/2018 8:35 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> I use a proctor silex 2 slice that cost $8 and it's 22 yrs old.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheri
>>>>
>>>> I've had toaster ovens in years past. I don't really get the point.
>>>> What is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>
>> 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).
>>
>> Jill
>
>
> It makes great toast, not taking so long, usually ready at the same time
> as
> 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.
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> Neither did I I didn't even know they had been lol. I Iooked them up
> and they are sold at all the supermarkets!!
>
> Maybe I am still living in another century
>
>
When it comes to Hot Pockets, you're not missing anything.

Jill

==

I am happy to take your word on that

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 10/6/2018 4:05 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Cheri" wrote in message news >>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 10/5/2018 1:13 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> On 10/4/2018 8:35 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>> I use a proctor silex 2 slice that cost $8 and it's 22 yrs old.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheri
>>>>>
>>>>> I've had toaster ovens in years past. I don't really get the point.
>>>>> What is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
>>>>>
>>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> 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).
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>>
>> It makes great toast, not taking so long, usually ready at the same time
>> as
>> 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.
>>
>> Cheri
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Neither did I I didn't even know they had been lol. I Iooked them up
>> and they are sold at all the supermarkets!!
>>
>> Maybe I am still living in another century
>>
>>
> When it comes to Hot Pockets, you're not missing anything.
>
> Jill


Dh would disagree with that. He really like the pizza type.

Cheri

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 10/6/2018 4:05 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Cheri" wrote in message news >>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 10/5/2018 1:13 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> On 10/4/2018 8:35 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>> I use a proctor silex 2 slice that cost $8 and it's 22 yrs old.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheri
>>>>>
>>>>> I've had toaster ovens in years past. I don't really get the point.
>>>>> What is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
>>>>>
>>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> 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).
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>>
>> It makes great toast, not taking so long, usually ready at the same time
>> as
>> 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.
>>
>> Cheri
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Neither did I I didn't even know they had been lol. I Iooked them up
>> and they are sold at all the supermarkets!!
>>
>> Maybe I am still living in another century
>>
>>
> When it comes to Hot Pockets, you're not missing anything.
>
> Jill


Dh would disagree with that. He really like the pizza type.

Cheri

==

I make my own pizza. Would it be worth looking for that one?

On 10/6/2018 10:35 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "jmcquown"* wrote in message ...
>
> On 10/6/2018 4:05 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Cheri"* wrote in message news
>>>>
>>>> I use the small Black and Decker that I bought years ago for toast,
>>>> muffins, things like hot pockets etc, that dh eats.
>>>>
>>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> 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).
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>>
>> It makes great toast, not taking so long, usually ready at the same
>> time as
>> 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.
>>
>> Cheri
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Neither did I* I didn't even know they had been lol. I Iooked them
>> up and they are sold at all the supermarkets!!
>>
>> Maybe I am still living in another century
>>
>>
> When it comes to Hot Pockets, you're not missing anything.
>
> Jill
>
> ==
>
> I am happy to take your word on that
>
> I'm sure you wouldn't like them. They are frozen, kind of like pizza
wrapped in a rather heavy dough, microwaveable. I think they have other
fillings but the pizza type seems to be the most common. Convenience food.

I'm not opposed to all convenience foods but I never cared for Hot
Pockets. I'm not saying Cheri's DH or anyone else shouldn't like them.

Jill

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 10/6/2018 4:05 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> "Cheri" wrote in message news >>>
>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On 10/5/2018 1:13 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> On 10/4/2018 8:35 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>> I use a proctor silex 2 slice that cost $8 and it's 22 yrs old.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cheri
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've had toaster ovens in years past. I don't really get the point.
>>>>>> What is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jill
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheri
>>>>
>>>> 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).
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>>
>>> It makes great toast, not taking so long, usually ready at the same time
>>> as
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> Neither did I I didn't even know they had been lol. I Iooked them up
>>> and they are sold at all the supermarkets!!
>>>
>>> Maybe I am still living in another century
>>>
>>>
>> When it comes to Hot Pockets, you're not missing anything.
>>
>> Jill
>
>
> Dh would disagree with that. He really like the pizza type.
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> 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

On 10/6/2018 11:23 AM, Cheri wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 10/6/2018 4:05 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> "Cheri" wrote in message news >>>
>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On 10/5/2018 1:13 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> On 10/4/2018 8:35 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>> I use a proctor silex 2 slice that cost $8 and it's 22 yrs old.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cheri
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've had toaster ovens in years past. I don't really get the
>>>>>> point. What is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jill
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheri
>>>>
>>>> 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).
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>>
>>> It makes great toast, not taking so long, usually ready at the same
>>> time as
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> Neither did I I didn't even know they had been lol. I Iooked them
>>> up and they are sold at all the supermarkets!!
>>>
>>> Maybe I am still living in another century
>>>
>>>
>> When it comes to Hot Pockets, you're not missing anything.
>>
>> Jill
>
>
> Dh would disagree with that. He really like the pizza type.
>
> Cheri

I'm sure he would disagree. Nothing wrong with him liking them. I just
always found the dough too thick and the filling rather sparse. Then
again, I'm not a big fan of pizza sauce and pepperoni.

Jill

jmcquown wrote:
>
> When it comes to Hot Pockets, you're not missing anything.
>

I liked the Broccoli and Cheese ones but it's been a few years
since I bought any/

Ophelia wrote:
>
> I make my own pizza. Would it be worth looking for that one?

Nope. your husband might like the frozen ones better.

On 10/6/2018 1:06 PM, Gary wrote:
> Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> I make my own pizza. Would it be worth looking for that one?
>
> Nope. your husband might like the frozen ones better.
>
I sincerely doubt that.

Jill

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 10/6/2018 11:23 AM, Cheri wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 10/6/2018 4:05 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> "Cheri" wrote in message news >>>
>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On 10/5/2018 1:13 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> On 10/4/2018 8:35 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>> I use a proctor silex 2 slice that cost $8 and it's 22 yrs old.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cheri
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've had toaster ovens in years past. I don't really get the
>>>>>> point. What is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jill
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheri
>>>>
>>>> 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).
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>>
>>> It makes great toast, not taking so long, usually ready at the same
>>> time as
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> Neither did I I didn't even know they had been lol. I Iooked them
>>> up and they are sold at all the supermarkets!!
>>>
>>> Maybe I am still living in another century
>>>
>>>
>> When it comes to Hot Pockets, you're not missing anything.
>>
>> Jill
>
>
> Dh would disagree with that. He really like the pizza type.
>
> Cheri

I'm sure he would disagree. Nothing wrong with him liking them. I just
always found the dough too thick and the filling rather sparse. Then
again, I'm not a big fan of pizza sauce and pepperoni.

Jill

==

The pizza I make all have a thick base but plenty of topping.

It is his preference

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 10/6/2018 4:05 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> "Cheri" wrote in message news >>>
>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On 10/5/2018 1:13 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> On 10/4/2018 8:35 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>> I use a proctor silex 2 slice that cost $8 and it's 22 yrs old.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I use a small Black and Decker toaster oven.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cheri
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've had toaster ovens in years past. I don't really get the point.
>>>>>> What is the benefit of having a toaster oven?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jill
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheri
>>>>
>>>> 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).
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>>
>>> It makes great toast, not taking so long, usually ready at the same time
>>> as
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> Neither did I I didn't even know they had been lol. I Iooked them up
>>> and they are sold at all the supermarkets!!
>>>
>>> Maybe I am still living in another century
>>>
>>>
>> When it comes to Hot Pockets, you're not missing anything.
>>
>> Jill
>
>
> Dh would disagree with that. He really like the pizza type.
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> 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

==

If I spot any we will give it a try

On 10/6/2018 12:55 PM, Gary wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> When it comes to Hot Pockets, you're not missing anything.
>>
>
> I liked the Broccoli and Cheese ones but it's been a few years
> since I bought any/
>
Weren't those called Lean Pockets or something? Allegedly "lean"
because they contained vegetables? Maybe my memory is faulty.

I used to like the ham & cheese Hot Pockets. One of them was great for
a quick hot snack. The pizza ones are okay but while I love pepperoni,
it doesn't love me. It's about the only thing that gives me indigestion.

Seems like Hot Pockets used to have more filling than they do now. As
with many things, they got stingier with the filling.

Jill

jmcquown wrote:
>
> On 10/6/2018 12:55 PM, Gary wrote:
> > I liked the Broccoli and Cheese ones but it's been a few years
> > since I bought any/
> >
> Weren't those called Lean Pockets or something? Allegedly "lean"
> because they contained vegetables? Maybe my memory is faulty.

The "broccoli and cheese" ones came in 2-3 dough
wrappers....plain Hot Pockets, Lean Hot Pockets and one more
kind....maybe croissant Hot pockets?

Haven't bought them in years but I'll look next grocery trip.
Heck, I'll probably go ahead and buy one or two boxes for old
times sake. I really liked them but one was just not enough for
me. One hot pocket just stimulated my appetite then I needed more
food.

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> On 10/6/2018 12:55 PM, Gary wrote:
>> > I liked the Broccoli and Cheese ones but it's been a few years
>> > since I bought any/
>> >
>> Weren't those called Lean Pockets or something? Allegedly "lean"
>> because they contained vegetables? Maybe my memory is faulty.
>
> The "broccoli and cheese" ones came in 2-3 dough
> wrappers....plain Hot Pockets, Lean Hot Pockets and one more
> kind....maybe croissant Hot pockets?
>
> Haven't bought them in years but I'll look next grocery trip.
> Heck, I'll probably go ahead and buy one or two boxes for old
> times sake. I really liked them but one was just not enough for
> me. One hot pocket just stimulated my appetite then I needed more
> food.


That's why they come in boxes of two.

Cheri

On 10/7/2018 10:37 AM, Gary wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> On 10/6/2018 12:55 PM, Gary wrote:
>>> I liked the Broccoli and Cheese ones but it's been a few years
>>> since I bought any/
>>>
>> Weren't those called Lean Pockets or something? Allegedly "lean"
>> because they contained vegetables? Maybe my memory is faulty.
>
> The "broccoli and cheese" ones came in 2-3 dough
> wrappers....plain Hot Pockets, Lean Hot Pockets and one more
> kind....maybe croissant Hot pockets?
>
I don't think I've ever seen croissant-type Hot Pockets. For grins I'll
look the next time I'm at the supermarket.

> Haven't bought them in years but I'll look next grocery trip.
> Heck, I'll probably go ahead and buy one or two boxes for old
> times sake. I really liked them but one was just not enough for
> me. One hot pocket just stimulated my appetite then I needed more
> food.
>
You eat more than I do. No, that's not me being "superior". I'm just a
small person so my appetite fits my size.

Please do let us know if they've started skimping on the filling.

Jill