toaster

Rise and shine--toaster supplies extra lift

We all need a little extra lift in the morning. Eyelids droop and every fiber of our being calls us back to bed. If it weren't for the magical elixir known as coffee, I'm not convinced we would ever get out of bed. Be that as it may, with alarm clocks ringing in our ears, we somehow (usually) manage to get it together enough to make a pot of coffee. But that's just the beginning: after coffee we (usually) need to eat. Toast is always a popular option, probably because it is so easy to make. But … Read more

Toast any type of bread

I love toasted bagels, but my toaster didn't seem to enjoy them nearly as much. Almost every time I put a bagel into one of the toaster's slots, I'd wind up pulling it out of the toaster in pieces--even half a bagel was too much. The Slotless Toaster offers an alternative. Rather than struggling with thick slices of bread, you can simply place it right on top of the toaster. Texas toast, baguettes, bagels, and even croissants can be warmed and toasted without having to stick fingers or forks inside the toaster. You can even put together … Read more

Toast and bagels done the way you want

It can be hard to trust a toaster. Even the sleekest modern models still tend to use a toasting mechanism that hides the toasting progress from hungry stare of antsy eaters. While brushed stainless steel may be a handsome shade for a kitchen appliance, toast aficionados are more concerned with the doneness of their toast. With nine browning settings and a stylish brushed stainless steel exterior, the Breville Ikon Toasters offer precision toasting while looking good doing it. However, there is one more feature that should appeal to toast lovers who want their toast "just so."

With a … Read more

Breakfast all in one

If you live or work somewhere with limited space, the 3-in-1 Breakfast Maker from Sunpentown can breakfast a lot easier. It incorporates a coffee maker, a toaster oven and an electric frying pan all in one small appliance. The coffee maker can hold 4 cups and offers a reusable coffee filter. The frying pan is nonstick and ETL-approved. The toaster oven has a removable rack and tray, along with a 15-minute timer. It has a capacity of 5 liters. And all of this is in an appliance that measures just 15.5 inches by 8 inches by 9.5 inches. … Read more

Environmentally friendly toaster saves planet and breakfast

It's not always that the hottest trends in design coincide with the most efficient. When it comes to many modern appliances, however, energy efficiency has become a key criterion in comparing one to the next. Consumers have spoken, and what they're asking for are appliances that use their energy more effectively and reduce waste.

The trend has expanded to include even the simplest kitchen gadgets. Take this toaster by Morphy Richards, for instance: dubbed the 'Ecolectric," it promises an evenly browned slice of toast every time for an energy cost of 35 percent less.

The secret to … Read more

Toast (and toaster ovens) always in style

Toast is always in fashion. Perhaps that's why when we raise our glasses to celebrate something we call it a toast--or maybe not. (Actually, it may just be.) Whether toasted bread and toasting drinks have anything historically to do with each other, the fact of the matter is that toast is delicious, and we need a way to make it.

Toaster ovens are convenient little contraptions offering much more versatility than the simple toasters of the past. The DeLonghi Six-Slice Toaster Oven marries that versatility with convenience and packages it into one attractive unit. Featuring clean lines reminiscent of … Read more

Gadgettes 145: The unreality episode

We take a walk on the virtual side in today's Gadgettes. Virtual reality museums, robotic kittens, and fusion in your pocket!

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EPISODE 145

Household gadgets we’d like to see

Canon launches virtual-reality dinosaur exhibit in Japan

Robo-Kitty: Sega Toys unveils the Dream Cat Venus

Handheld fusion reactor on the way?

“Design your own clock” clock

A propos (of) nothing Vroom: Surf the Web with a Ford GT

It's About Time Eris Planetary Sphere watch goes anywhere but the wrist

Pink Watch Juicy Couture goes geeky

Tool Time Ript Fusion body-shaping undershirt (thanks, Sam!)

Reverse Gender Gap Ostrich three in one chair for sunbathing bookworms

BlingRX Russel Hobbs RHG2TSW crystal encrusted bling toaster (thanks, Colleen!)

Kill Me Fantasy coach bed for the budding superiority complex… Read more

Toast on your terms

One great kitchen mystery is how a watched pot never manages to boil, but there is another, similar puzzle: When will the toast be ready? However, unlike simply not watching, there is no easy remedy to (seemingly) speed along the cooking process. It will be ready when it pops up, and that is that. We are left to wonder on our own, only to be surprised by the toast popping up when we least expect it. Until now.

The Cuisinart Countdown Metal 4-Slice Toaster features two separate control panels for precision toasting. The six-shade selector dial and the reheat and … Read more

Countertop oven adds rotisserie and more

Having a handy second oven is a convenience like no other. It doesn't have to be big like an oven-oven, just big enough to accommodate side dishes or small meals. If that small second oven contains a rotisserie, then it's all the better.

The Wolfgang Puck 23L Digital Convection Oven with Rotisserie replaces your toaster oven and adds more features. Measuring 18.75 wide inches by 15.25 inches deep by 10.25 inches tall, the oven doesn't take up much room, and provides more than just toast.

An included rotisserie spit with forks (along with the … Read more