Sunday Food Thread: The Battle of the Sexes & Toaster Ovens

Are you pro-toaster oven or anti-toaster oven? I only recently learned that there seems to be a fault line when it comes to toaster ovens – guys love them and women don’t understand them.

A toaster oven, along with one favorite skillet, are the kitchen items I use the most, pretty much on a daily basis. When my wife and I were married about two decades ago and started setting up house together, there were many ~~negotiations~~ discussions and compromises to be made. One of these was allocation of the real estate atop the kitchen counter. I had three non-negotiable must-haves because I use them every day – a coffee pot, a coffee grinder, and a toaster oven. She felt that this was probably one item too many, but because she loved me, she acquiesced.

But my wife to this day is still puzzled by the toaster oven – she lovingly calls it my “easy bake oven” – and she rarely uses it.

At a recent gathering I found myself chatting with four couples – our ages ranged from early 30s to late 50s – and the topic of toaster ovens somehow came up. For every couple, the guys were passionate about toaster ovens and the women had little use for them. In fact, like my wife, they were genuinely puzzled about the guys’ passion about toaster ovens. One of these women also called her husband’s toaster oven an “easy bake oven.”

Every woman expressed these sentiments about toaster ovens, all valid points:

- They’re clunky and take up valuable counter space.
- They’re redundant, there’s already an oven in the kitchen. (One of the women stated, “We have a double oven built into the wall and he refuses to use either one of them!”
- A regular toaster could be used for toasting, then it could easily be put back in the cupboard.
- Why are guys using a toaster oven to re-heat food when there’s a built-in microwave?
- The microwave also takes a fraction of the time to re-heat food compared to a toaster oven.

Every single guy countered with these points:

- Toaster ovens heat up in a fraction of the time of regular ovens.
- Toaster ovens use less energy than regular ovens ($$$) and they dump less heat into the kitchen that must then be cooled by the air conditioner. Again, less energy used.
- Food re-heated in the toaster oven is far superior to food re-heated in the microwave.
- There is food for which you’ll use a toaster oven that you wouldn’t use the big oven (for instance a couple slices of garlic bread, or one salmon fillet, etc.)

Is this small sample of couples representative of the greater population? Please tell me that some of you ladies like toaster ovens as much as we guys do.

Also, open Food Thread. Maple syrup may be used with French Toast today.

[buck.throckmorton at protonmail dot com]

Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at 04:00 PM

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1 Food fight!

Posted by: Skip at December 26, 2021 04:02 PM (2JoB8)

2 Fud is gud.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at December 26, 2021 04:02 PM (eA1RV)

3 So, the women were right about the toaster ovens...

But women tend to always be right about matters of the kitchen...especially when it comes to space that's actually available...

Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 04:03 PM (exHjb)

4 Reported yesterday but good to say here,
My aunt made cole slaw but instead used Vidalia Onion salad dressing, different and good, would like it again.

Posted by: Skip at December 26, 2021 04:04 PM (2JoB8)

5 Toaster ovens are efficient, cost-saving devices that aren't usually all that aesthetically pleasing. And guys love to use them. Thus, women hate them.

Posted by: Insomniac - Outlaw. Hoarder. Wrecker. at December 26, 2021 04:06 PM (II3Gr)

6 We never have had a toaster oven

Posted by: Skip at December 26, 2021 04:06 PM (2JoB8)

7 I agree with everything you said about toaster ovens, Buck, and we fall along the same lines here although I will occasionally use it.

But here's the solution - I found one that will fit in the cabinet that the toaster used to live in before it died. So it's not taking up counter space.

Neither is the coffee grinder. It lives in the cabinet with the mugs.

Posted by: bluebell at December 26, 2021 04:06 PM (wyw4S)

8 The counter point to pretty much all of your counter points is: use the broiler in your regular oven.

And cook outside on a grill during summer if you're worried about A/C bills.

Posted by: Sjg at December 26, 2021 04:07 PM (gDSJf)

9 To add - the non-negotiable list is funny to me, b/c I don't have any of them in my kitchen, and haven't since Keurig came out...we used to have the 1st 2 for my spouse, but Keurig solved that space and cleaning problem...and the toaster oven - ha! That was never here! Toasters toast bread better, and the oven sits there to rewarm anything the microwave might mess up...

Townhome kitchens mean you prioritize what you have...

Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 04:07 PM (exHjb)

10 I used to have a love/hate relationship with my toaster oven. Then I bought one with a door that rolls up over the top (as opposed to pull down to open door). Now I love my toaster oven. No more dirty door, no more burning myself.

Posted by: cfo mom at December 26, 2021 04:07 PM (Q8bDL)

11 Never used a toaster oven unless...

Does an Easy Bake oven count?

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at December 26, 2021 04:07 PM (Vxu+H)

12 Black n' Decker Toaster Oven! I love mine. Gonna throw a frozen pizza in it soon. Useful tools, toaster ovens!

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 26, 2021 04:08 PM (sAmhv)

13 Almost pulled the trigger on a toaster oven. A bit much for reheating pizza and fries though.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 04:08 PM (+ya+t)

14 Of course, our toaster never caught on fire. I can't say that about the first toaster oven we had.

Nothing like hearing your son bang on the door while you're in the shower and hearing him yell that the toaster oven is on fire but don't worry, his brother is firing off the fire extinguisher.

Posted by: bluebell at December 26, 2021 04:08 PM (wyw4S)

15 Buck, I love my toaster over for all the reasons you stated. Not sure what those other women are thinking.

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 04:08 PM (qpolg)

16 Food Thread!

https://www.vintag.es/2021/12/candle-salad.html

Posted by: davidt at December 26, 2021 04:09 PM (gjH3l)

17 My ever-indulgent wife *loves* our toaster oven.
However,
1) She is *not* a cook. I've taught her to make several things over the years and most of what she make, she makes well.
2) Our toaster oven lives in the pantry, hanging under a shelf out of the way and taking no counter space.

I wonder if the dividing line is whether or not you learned to cook using a regular oven.

Posted by: KCSteve at December 26, 2021 04:09 PM (bxAlI)

18 I was introduced to toaster ovens by an early convert: my mother.

Posted by: Cow Demon at December 26, 2021 04:09 PM (Ky9DL)

19 There are microwave/toaster combos. I think there are even some that add a mini convection oven to the mix. But as people have mentioned, that's a lot of things to go wrong in a single appliance. It might save you counter space if you needed all three though.

Posted by: banana Dream at December 26, 2021 04:10 PM (SsMRU)

20 And I agree with everything the "guys" said about the toaster oven.

Definitely heats some items much better. And I like it better for toast because I can see how dark the bread is.

Posted by: cfo mom at December 26, 2021 04:10 PM (Q8bDL)

21 We have a Ninja air fryer / toaster / convection oven all-in-one unit. It flips up when not in use giving back precious counter space. Wife and daughter use it daily.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 26, 2021 04:10 PM (ju2Fy)

22 Also, I feel no need to eat sugar ever again.

*hands out Christmas cookies all around *

Posted by: bluebell at December 26, 2021 04:10 PM (wyw4S)

23 Under the counter mounted toaster ovens FTW

Posted by: Cow Demon at December 26, 2021 04:11 PM (Ky9DL)

24 I will repeat one last time my wholehearted endorsement of Oliver Winery Apple Pie Wine. If you can get your hands on some you should try it. Delish!

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at December 26, 2021 04:11 PM (Vxu+H)

25 Came across a couple recipes I intend to try in the near future.

Chicken Mulligatawny Soup - https://bit.ly/3qouuOt

Peanut Butter Buckeyes - https://bit.ly/3yYT38x

Also this one for lasagna pockets - https://bit.ly/3qxP6nE

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 26, 2021 04:11 PM (Do5/p)

26 I think the bigger dividing line is if you came from a big family or have one now, b/c they are next to useful if you have more than 4 people to feed...you'll be burning yourself and/or waiting forever to make things happen if you're stuck using the "2 person food max" at a time device...

It's probably why as a kid, my parents never had one for the 8 of us, but when my mom was alive and a widow, she finally bought one and used it b/c she only needed to feed one person...

Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 04:11 PM (exHjb)

27 Never knew that opinions re toaster ovens were divided along gender lines. That must be why I, a female, relies heavily on my toaster oven and one favorite skillet. Yes, I have double ovens - those are for cookies and larger items, such as casseroles and turkeys!
Thanks for making us smile today.

Posted by: Grateful at December 26, 2021 04:11 PM (KXEq7)

28 How useful are toaster ovens? If you live in a location with really hot weather in the summer and your condo is old with really crap AC and using your oven causes your place to heat up. A toaster oven though, works nicely and it won't roast you out of your condo with crap AC.

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 26, 2021 04:12 PM (sAmhv)

29 Easy bake ovens require the old school 100W bulbs that throw off a lot of heat, which thanks to Fred fucking Upton we can't have anymore. Thanks, dick.

Posted by: Insomniac - Outlaw. Hoarder. Wrecker. at December 26, 2021 04:12 PM (II3Gr)

30 Sam the Cooking Guy uses a toaster oven for a lot of stuff. On one of his annual "preparing for the munchies" videos, towards the end of April, he did a filet mignon in a toaster oven.

Posted by: banana Dream at December 26, 2021 04:12 PM (SsMRU)

31 I'm a single guy, and I've never used a toaster oven. I didn't even know that they existed until I was around 20.

Though even if I were inclined to use one, I wouldn't in my current apartment. I simply don't have the counter space. My microwave (which is pretty much required in this day and age) takes up almost half of my counter space. What little I have left is barely big enough for proper food preparation (and sometimes not even then).

Posted by: junior at December 26, 2021 04:13 PM (PTw5h)

32 I Love toaster ovens.

I used to have a Toshiba that was a combination convection/toaster unit. I left it behind in a cross-country movie, and wish I hadn't.

I even cooked a turkey breast in that thing one time when the regular oven was on the fritz. It came out great.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at December 26, 2021 04:13 PM (bW8dp)

33 >>> Easy bake ovens require the old school 100W bulbs that throw off a lot of heat, which thanks to Fred fucking Upton we can't have anymore. Thanks, dick.
Posted by: Insomniac - Outlaw. Hoarder. Wrecker. at December 26, 2021 04:12 PM (II3Gr)

Only two nice things have come from the Uptons.

Posted by: banana Dream at December 26, 2021 04:13 PM (SsMRU)

34 22 Also, I feel no need to eat sugar ever again.

*hands out Christmas cookies all around *
Posted by: bluebell at December 26, 2021 04:10 PM (wyw4S)

Cookies from bluebell! It's Christmas all over again!

*nom nom nom nom nom*

Posted by: Insomniac - Outlaw. Hoarder. Wrecker. at December 26, 2021 04:13 PM (II3Gr)

35 *useful - should have been useless - toaster ovens are useless for big fams, but the brain is distracted by Eagles football...somehow the game isn't over yet (yes, I admit I never gave it up, b/c my dad got me watching at 5, so I watch in honor of him)...

Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 04:14 PM (exHjb)

36 15 Buck, I love my toaster over for all the reasons you stated. Not sure what those other women are thinking.
Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 04:08 PM (qpolg)

Infidel - from the previous thread - curious what part of country you are in? We had driving rain on the way home from in-laws last night which was plenty enough weather for us So. Californians. Sunny and 50's today.

Posted by: Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia at December 26, 2021 04:14 PM (7SwmH)

37 I'm a dude and have never owned or used a toaster oven. Am I missing out on anything?

Leftover pizza would probably be better in a toaster over than it is in the microwave.

Posted by: I am Omni Chrom at December 26, 2021 04:14 PM (F6Xpw)

38 Under cupboard mounted toaster oven? Why have I never heard of this before? I love my toaster oven since I am alone. Makes some things very easy.

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 04:14 PM (qpolg)

39 But now it's air fryers and Insta-pots.

Posted by: Make Fondu Great Again at December 26, 2021 04:14 PM (4I/2K)

40 We had a toaster oven when we first moved into our house and didn't have a working oven. We LOVED it! We put it on a shelf above the counter, so it didn't take up any precious counter space ( we live in a 100+ year old house, so our kitchen is quite small).

Even after we got a working stove/oven, we would use the toaster oven.

Unfortunately, one day it quit working, and we decided not to replace it. Now that the kids are all grown up, I've been thinking about getting another one - they are quite convenient!

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas - AoS Ladies' Brigade Plucky Comic Relief at December 26, 2021 04:15 PM (HV27O)

41 I'm thinking of trashing the toaster oven. I never use it. Its too small to server as a backup in case of lack of regular oven space; hardly any pan will fit in it. And the house has just a small galley style kitchen so counter space is limited.

Posted by: PaleRider at December 26, 2021 04:15 PM (3cGpq)

42 > Leftover pizza would probably be better in a toaster over than it is in the microwave.

Definitely. If you don't have a toaster oven, a skillet works better than a microwave, with respect to maintaining crust quality.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at December 26, 2021 04:15 PM (bW8dp)

43 25 Came across a couple recipes I intend to try in the near future.

Peanut Butter Buckeyes - https://bit.ly/3yYT38x

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 26, 2021 04:11 PM (Do5/p)

Planning to put down Ohio roots, I see - Buckeyes are great!

Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 04:15 PM (exHjb)

44 Have plenty of cookies, bluebell, thanks anyway.

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 26, 2021 04:15 PM (sAmhv)

45 I love the toaster oven! Of course, we have an abundance of counter space, so that's not an issue (we've got a fryer back in the corner, and a tea maker as well as a coffee maker). Cooth gave me a tip when we were planning the construction: make the counters 3 1/2" deeper (the width of a two-by-four). You'd be amazed what that extra space does for the counters!

We made the mistake of getting an over-the-stove microwave. We should have ordered a proper range hood.

Now, back to the benefits of a toaster oven. We like garlic bread, and we buy the frozen kind. That's not a microwave thing. We used to heat up the big oven to 425F (at least 10 minutes), just to bake the garlic bread for 7 minutes. The toaster oven is a no-brainer for that.

Microwaves take the crisp out of everything. Like leftover pizza, or anything else crispy.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 04:16 PM (Mzdiz)

46 Mom adored the toaster oven because she used to cook for 6, and the stove was a lot to work with for just her.
I don't use one I don't have the counter space in my kitchen.

there is a lot of kitchen kit I would love to have if I only had the space, but I don't so I don't have a rice cooker or a toaster oven or even a bread box

Posted by: Kindltot at December 26, 2021 04:16 PM (ZMraq)

47 Leftover pizza would probably be better in a toaster over than it is in the microwave.
Posted by: I am Omni Chrom

Leftover pizza is supposed to be eaten cold out of the fridge. As God intended.

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at December 26, 2021 04:16 PM (Vxu+H)

48 Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia a

W CO. Expect to get what you had late Mon or Tues. We are in for a cold crappy week.

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 04:16 PM (qpolg)

49 37 I'm a dude and have never owned or used a toaster oven. Am I missing out on anything?

Leftover pizza would probably be better in a toaster over than it is in the microwave.
Posted by: I am Omni Chrom at December 26, 2021 04:14 PM (F6Xpw)

But 350 degree oven for 5-7 minutes is the best...

Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 04:17 PM (exHjb)

50 We have a Ninja air fryer / toaster / convection oven all-in-one unit. It flips up when not in use giving back precious counter space. Wife and daughter use it daily.
Posted by: olddog in mo at December 26, 2021 04:10 PM (ju2Fy)

A Murphy combo oven?

Posted by: Make Fondu Great Again at December 26, 2021 04:17 PM (4I/2K)

51 One appliance that I love that uses up space even though replaces other conventional things is an instapot. I use it for a lot of things. I start the sauteing in there, I can deglaze in there, and I can slow cook or pressure cook and finish a sauce in there at the end. It's big and I have little counter/cabinet space but I've made room because it's so useful.

Posted by: banana Dream at December 26, 2021 04:18 PM (SsMRU)

52 PRO toaster oven
When I prepare meals, I almost always make enough for 2-3 days ... Day One is for cooking, then on Days Two and Three (not necessarily sequential) I can just reheat leftovers in the toaster oven while spending my time and thoughts on non-kitchen -- and often away-from-the-house -- activities. Having the toaster oven is also a blessing when my two main ovens are being utilized to bake Holiday cookies, breads, etc.

Posted by: Kathy at December 26, 2021 04:18 PM (h3RRP)

53 Insomniac, I have your stash of incandescent bulbs right here. Lots of 'em. All varieties. Make an offer.

Posted by: cfo mom at December 26, 2021 04:18 PM (Q8bDL)

54 I always reheat pizza in oven

Posted by: Skip at December 26, 2021 04:18 PM (2JoB8)

55 I'm a single 60-year old woman and I have TWO toaster ovens. Plus a gas range.

Food warmed up in a toaster oven tastes better than food warmed up in a microwave. Microwaves are great for boiling water. And Stouffer's frozen foods.

I use my bigger toaster oven for whole pizzas and bread that will burn in the little toaster oven. The small one, French bread is too thick and gets too close to the top burner and the top burns before the whole thing can toast.

Same for taco shells. Burn on the tip tops in the small toaster oven, but Perfect in the big toaster oven! And mine is an Oster, I think, with French doors on it.

And the Oster is too small to cook decent-sized birds, and roasts, so the oven does that.

Posted by: CloseTheFed at December 26, 2021 04:18 PM (LeNk3)

56 I selected a toaster oven as my 15 year service gift at work. Came in handy as we were doing a full remodel and were without a kitchen for a while. Now it sits in it's box in the garage loft waiting for one of the offspring to need it.....LOL

Posted by: Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia at December 26, 2021 04:18 PM (7SwmH)

57 Once had a toaster oven I used to make garlic shrimp in a makeshift tin foil boat. Was OK for that purpose but I never found any other applications, and haven't had one since.

Posted by: 370H55V at December 26, 2021 04:18 PM (WusEB)

58 Anyone here have a recommendation for frozen pizza brands? We like to keep one in the freezer as a quick meal when neither of us feels like cooking, but everything we've tried sucks.

I don't expect top-shelf, fancy pizzeria quality, just something palatable.

Posted by: I am Omni Chrom at December 26, 2021 04:18 PM (F6Xpw)

59 Our toaster oven also doubles as an air fryer. My wife swears by it. It does a pretty good job at the air frying... there's a fan that kicks on and a mesh tray to use with it. Otherwise it's a suitable toaster over in all other respects.

Black and Decker... $40

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 26, 2021 04:19 PM (BFigT)

60 Have plenty of cookies, bluebell, thanks anyway.

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 26, 2021 04:15 PM (sAmhv)

Yeah, this. Next year I'm making something savory to share. Everyone makes cookies and candy. Any ideas?

Publius' mom got some "reindeer chow" from her nieces. It's so sickening sweet that she fished the M&Ms out of it and threw the rest away. We couldn't handle it. Apparently you melt semisweet pieces with some butter and peanut butter, spread it over the chex, then toss it all with confectioners sugar, which puts it over the top on the sweetness scale.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 04:19 PM (Mzdiz)

61 A Murphy combo oven?

Posted by: Make Fondu Great Again at December 26, 2021 04:17
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Pretty much. It took the place of the 4-slice toaster and we gain counter space when it's flipped up.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 26, 2021 04:20 PM (ju2Fy)

62 Too many gadgets in my small kitchen. Tossed the impossible to clean giant blender for a little immersion blender. Perfect for one guy.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 04:20 PM (+ya+t)

63 >>> Leftover pizza would probably be better in a toaster over than it is in the microwave.

Definitely. If you don't have a toaster oven, a skillet works better than a microwave, with respect to maintaining crust quality.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at December 26, 2021 04:15 PM (bW8dp)

I cut up a slice, saute it in butter in a skillet, and add it to eggs in the morning. It's very nice that way.

Posted by: banana Dream at December 26, 2021 04:20 PM (SsMRU)

64 This is one woman who likes toaster ovens. There was a time when our oven was on the fritz. I bought a large toaster oven (8 slice capacity) to tide us over. Could do pretty much everything in it except huge roasts.

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 26, 2021 04:21 PM (mNhhD)

65 I use a toaster oven for most of my oven type needs. Worth noting that I don't do the dating thing so when I cook it's almost always a single serving, for which regular ovens are poorly designed.

Posted by: CppThis at December 26, 2021 04:21 PM (UewuT)

66 > Anyone here have a recommendation for frozen pizza brands?

The Stouffer's are edible, though a little more expensive.

You get what you pay for.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at December 26, 2021 04:21 PM (bW8dp)

67 15 Buck, I love my toaster over for all the reasons you stated. Not sure what those other women are thinking.
Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 04:08 PM (qpolg)

The toaster oven is great, for all the reasons Buck states. My wife falls in with most of the women on their list, however she loves toasting bread in the toaster oven. She doesn't like to turn bread over mid-toast; for some reason, the elements don't cook both sides of bread evenly. That said, she likes the toaster oven.

I'm trying to get her to buy an instapot, or a desktop convection oven, but no dice on those items. She's a hard 'no'.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at December 26, 2021 04:21 PM (mdjgu)

68 I bought a cheap, unreliable toaster oven several years ago. Despite how crappy it was it was indispensable. A few years ago I replaced it with a Breville Smart Oven Air, which may have been going overboard, but I use it a lot.

It heats up more quickly than the big oven. It’s great for making small batches, for having two ovens going simultaneously, for reheating food far better than the microwave, and for keeping food warm. I’ve even used it for slow cooking, although not often.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at December 26, 2021 04:21 PM (CX3cf)

69 Good afternoon, horde!

I am in favor of toaster ovens, for many of Buck's stated reasons. I would also add that it's easier to get certain items out of a toaster oven than a regular toaster. Bagels, for instance, or short slices of sourdough bread.

They do use valuable countertop space, but less so if you ditch the regular toaster.

Posted by: April-dash my lace wigs! at December 26, 2021 04:22 PM (OX9vb)

70 >>> I don't expect top-shelf, fancy pizzeria quality, just something palatable.
Posted by: I am Omni Chrom at December 26, 2021 04:18 PM (F6Xpw)

I like the big box store one's. If you have a Sams or a Costco they have their own frozen pizza and those have been better than any grocery store ones.

Posted by: banana Dream at December 26, 2021 04:22 PM (SsMRU)

71 58 Anyone here have a recommendation for frozen pizza brands? We like to keep one in the freezer as a quick meal when neither of us feels like cooking, but everything we've tried sucks.

I don't expect top-shelf, fancy pizzeria quality, just something palatable.
Posted by: I am Omni Chrom at December 26, 2021 04:18 PM (F6Xpw)

Trader Joe's Three Cheese Pizza.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at December 26, 2021 04:22 PM (mdjgu)

72 Yeah, this. Next year I'm making something savory to share. Everyone makes cookies and candy. Any ideas?

Publius' mom got some "reindeer chow" from her nieces. It's so sickening sweet that she fished the M&Ms out of it and threw the rest away. We couldn't handle it. Apparently you melt semisweet pieces with some butter and peanut butter, spread it over the chex, then toss it all with confectioners sugar, which puts it over the top on the sweetness scale.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 04:19 PM (Mzdiz)

You can go the fancy nuts route, although I avoid that for my allergies...that's the easy answer...but if it doesn't need to be shelf-stable, I have more ideas...

Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 04:23 PM (exHjb)

73 48 Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia

W CO. Expect to get what you had late Mon or Tues. We are in for a cold crappy week.
Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 04:16 PM (qpolg)

Well stay warm! I love your state and wish I had settled there after college. Had to travel to Boulder quite a bit for work at one time - just amazing place. California is/was great but great weather and occasionally rubbing elbows with celebrities in the food store or restaurant only gets you so far.

Posted by: Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia at December 26, 2021 04:23 PM (7SwmH)

74 I have neither a microwave, a toaster oven nor a toaster.
I have a mini stove with a teeny oven.

I do have a tiny one button rice cooker that's 25 years old and a keurig. And my kitchen aid. That's about it for kitchen gadgets.

Oh and an immersion blender.

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 26, 2021 04:24 PM (U2p+3)

75 Au contraire, mon frere. (That's French, I think.) I replaced my antique toaster with a toaster oven during the Covidicy. It fits with room to spare in a lower cupboard, has an air-fryer mode, and makes everything crisper than the gas oven.

Posted by: NaughtyPine - Ruler of All I Behold During Quarantine!!! at December 26, 2021 04:24 PM (/+bwe)

76 47 Leftover pizza would probably be better in a toaster over than it is in the microwave.
Posted by: I am Omni Chrom

Leftover pizza is supposed to be eaten cold out of the fridge. As God intended.

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at December 26, 2021 04:16 PM (Vxu+H)

I've done that, but since turning 29 I rarely get hungover enough to do it.

Posted by: I am Omni Chrom at December 26, 2021 04:24 PM (F6Xpw)

77 We have a large toaster oven that's also a convection oven. It will cook up a pizza or a batch of cookies. We also used it once or twice to cook a small standing rib roast.

Posted by: That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy TM at December 26, 2021 04:25 PM (R5lpX)

78 Posted by: I am Omni Chrom at December 26, 2021 04:18 PM

I love making my own with store bought dough but certainly get my fair share of frozen.
DiGiorno is good and get them often

Posted by: Skip at December 26, 2021 04:25 PM (2JoB8)

79 I forgot - one of the other reasons that we continued to use the toaster oven was that we didn't get central AC in the house for many years, so using the big oven was unbearable in Texas summers.

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas - AoS Ladies' Brigade Plucky Comic Relief at December 26, 2021 04:25 PM (HV27O)

80 Toaster ovens are essential.

It is not possible to properly toast a bagel in a toaster.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 26, 2021 04:25 PM (EZebt)

81 Anyone here have a recommendation for frozen pizza brands?
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Screamin' Sicilian sausage!

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 04:26 PM (+ya+t)

82 We lived in a garage "loft" while remodeling our home for almost a year. We had a Breville Toaster Oven and an induction hot plate. I fell in love with both. I loved the toaster oven so much, we redesigned the new kitchen to create counter space for it. I make meat loaf, broiled or baked chops, lasagna, oven fried chicken - you name it. I use the "big oven" about 4 times year now. We upgraded to a Breville with an Air Fryer setting and a dehydrator. I do have to adjust the temp down about 5 degrees on regular recipes - It has come to be know as the "magic box" - it makes the best bacon- crispy - in about 15 minutes - an clean ups a "snap" - other than hubbys grill - it's hands down my favorite appliance.

Posted by: kmac813 at December 26, 2021 04:26 PM (iE2T6)

83 58 Anyone here have a recommendation for frozen pizza brands? We like to keep one in the freezer as a quick meal when neither of us feels like cooking, but everything we've tried sucks.

I don't expect top-shelf, fancy pizzeria quality, just something palatable.
Posted by: I am Omni Chrom

Small frozen pizza's seem to be limited to certain brands. Digiorno Pizza is found nearly everywhere. It's fine. Screamin' Sicilian pizza is ok too. Red Baron pizza's are ok. I've bought store brand (Giant) frozen pizza and it's hit and miss. Why yes, I am single. How can you tell?

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 26, 2021 04:26 PM (sAmhv)

84 >>> Publius' mom got some "reindeer chow" from her nieces. It's so sickening sweet that she fished the M&Ms out of it and threw the rest away. We couldn't handle it. Apparently you melt semisweet pieces with some butter and peanut butter, spread it over the chex, then toss it all with confectioners sugar, which puts it over the top on the sweetness scale.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 04:19 PM (Mzdiz)

Without the m&ms that's what people call muddy-buddies and they have a massive amount of sugar.

Posted by: banana Dream at December 26, 2021 04:27 PM (SsMRU)

85 We have a nice toaster oven, but never use it because counter space in our 1900 built kitchen is virtually nonexistent. All of our small appliances except for coffee maker are hidden in other places. For some reason or another, we never dig it out from wherever it is.

My mother-in-law and her sister used theirs all the time, so it is not a female/male issue. When they moved into an assisted living unit, the company had installed microwaves in every unit because it was afraid of the old people and their toaster ovens setting the whole place on fire. Neither my mother-in-law or her sister ever figured out how to use the microwave.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- bitterly clinging to the deplorable life '70s style! at December 26, 2021 04:27 PM (N86eO)

86 80 Toaster ovens are essential.

It is not possible to properly toast a bagel in a toaster.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 26, 2021 04:25 PM (EZebt

Yes it is - get a toaster with a bagel button. It's what I got when I replaced my toaster last month...

Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 04:27 PM (exHjb)

87 We have a toaster oven and both MrTea and I love it. We use it all the time, for so many things. Toast, baking small things, reheating leftovers, melting cheese on buns (can't do that in a toaster). We got rid of our toaster when we got this. I make a lot of paleo breads (banana etc) that is best toasted but they are a mess in a regular toaster. When this one dies we will go out the same day and get another.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at December 26, 2021 04:27 PM (BjGT6)

88 Are you pro-toaster oven or anti-toaster oven? I only recently learned that there seems to be a fault line when it comes to toaster ovens - guys love them and women don't understand them.
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Really?

I love my convection toaster oven.

I hate microwaves.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 04:28 PM (AxTbI)

89 All of us down at the Brattleboro Women's Reproductive Health Center are proud to announce that Seniter Leahey has introduced a bill in the Senite to rename the Washingten Football Team The Washingtin Obamas to honer are furst Blank Presdent.

Posted by: Mary Clogginstein from Brattleboro, VT at December 26, 2021 04:29 PM (otFiP)

90 Posted by: Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia

Thanks, born and grew up in HB.

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 04:29 PM (qpolg)

91 I'll admit to being somewhat air-fryer-curious, but they still look just too big, and if I won't use it daily, it doesn't get counter space. And if it doesn't get counter space then I suspect I'd never drag the thing out of its storage space.

Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at December 26, 2021 04:30 PM (d9Cw3)

92 Toasters are good for lots of different things.

Posted by: Harvey W. at December 26, 2021 04:30 PM (EZebt)

93 She felt that this was probably one item too many, but because she loved me, she acquiesced.

And, she knew she would get most of the closet space....

Posted by: OrangeEnt at December 26, 2021 04:30 PM (7bRMQ)

94 Frozen pizza? I like DiGiorno Supreme, with added cheese and some Tony Chachere's (sp?) Creole spice.

Posted by: Ann Wilson, aka Empire 1 at December 26, 2021 04:31 PM (JJatH)

95 Toaster ovens? Sous vide?

Fire. Grill.

Let's not overcomplicate things here, hmm?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 26, 2021 04:31 PM (a3Q+t)

96 I actually don’t like toaster ovens for toast. Something just seems off whenever I try it, compared to the toaster. I think something to do with the cramped quarters of a real toaster makes a difference to the texture of the toast.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at December 26, 2021 04:31 PM (CX3cf)

97 Peanut Butter Buckeyes - https://bit.ly/3yYT38x

Also this one for lasagna pockets - https://bit.ly/3qxP6nE

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 26, 2021 04:11 PM (Do5/p)

Ladyl brought us some buckeyes when she came to visit in November, and we liked them so well that she sent us a box for Christmas. What a sweetheart!

Lasagna pockets sound really good.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 04:31 PM (Mzdiz)

98 90 Posted by: Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia

Thanks, born and grew up in HB.
Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 04:29 PM (qpolg)

OMG Infidel! We've lived off Bushard and Atlanta for 30 years.....

Posted by: Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia at December 26, 2021 04:32 PM (7SwmH)

99 Pro toaster oven. What I wouldn't give for the old chrome GE Toast R Oven I grew up with as a kid and my GE 12" black and white television.

Posted by: JROD at December 26, 2021 04:32 PM (0jZnq)

100 Easy bake ovens require the old school 100W bulbs that throw off a lot of heat, which thanks to Fred fucking Upton we can't have anymore. Thanks, dick.

Posted by: Insomniac - Outlaw. Hoarder. Wrecker. at December 26, 2021 04:12 PM (II3Gr)

I still have some that I bought 8 years ago.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 04:32 PM (Mzdiz)

101 My fianc� and I have been having this argument. I use an airfryer/toaster oven basically daily, but I also have a regular toaster oven because it has a rotisserie. She's never used a rotisserie, but roasts on a rotisserie = awesome. We've done the 'full oven vs toaster oven' thing already - with almost the exact same arguments mentioned.
Also, the best way to reheat food is in the airfryer. 3-5 minutes (or enough to get it hot all the way through) on 400 depending on size and thickness, and it'll taste like it was fresh - fried foods in particular (leftover fries, anyone?), but I use it for biscuits all the time as well.

Posted by: EddieRock at December 26, 2021 04:32 PM (SXDs6)

102 66 > Anyone here have a recommendation for frozen pizza brands?

The Stouffer's are edible, though a little more expensive.

You get what you pay for.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at December 26, 2021 04:21 PM (bW8dp)

We've had those a few times, they're probably the best of what we've tried.

I can't imagine anyone buying some of the ones we've tried more than once. I get that tastes differ, and just because I don't like something doesn't mean someone else won't, but some of the frozen pizzas we've tried are just vile. Pepperoni flavored cardboard bits floating in power steering fluid, covered in pasty fake cheese on top of a soggy crust made from recycled newspaper.

Posted by: I am Omni Chrom at December 26, 2021 04:33 PM (F6Xpw)

103 90 Posted by: Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia

Thanks, born and grew up in HB.
Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 04:29 PM (qpolg)

I assumed HB was Huntington Beach....

Posted by: Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia at December 26, 2021 04:33 PM (7SwmH)

104 Buck, I love my toaster over for all the reasons you stated. Not sure what those other women are thinking.
Posted by: Infidel
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Concur.

Then again, I'm not a foo foo type of gal.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 04:33 PM (AxTbI)

105 I like to make French bread pizzas. Some bread, your favorite jarred sauce, shredded mozz, some toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, black olives, green pepper, onion, infinite combinations). It's more work than buying frozen but it's so good.

Posted by: JuJuBee at December 26, 2021 04:33 PM (mNhhD)

106 Frozen pizza: Screamin' Sicilian is pretty good, and Kroger occasionally has them for about half price (around 4 bucks).

Posted by: April-dash my lace wigs! at December 26, 2021 04:33 PM (OX9vb)

107 if it doesn’t get counter space then I suspect I'd never drag the thing out of its storage space.

I agree with this. The only appliance I have that goes into the cupboard is the waffle maker. And it is probably a good thing that this reduces the frequency of waffle meals.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at December 26, 2021 04:34 PM (CX3cf)

108 Yes it is - get a toaster with a bagel button. It's what I got when I replaced my toaster last month...
Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 04:27 PM (exHjb)
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I categorically reject the so-called "bagel button" scam!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 26, 2021 04:34 PM (EZebt)

109 I love toaster ovens, but the best thing I've used is the flip-up oven from ninja. We use it more than anything. Heats up in a fraction of the time and is great for small batches of things. Less futzing around with the full oven just to get a quick meal heated up.

Posted by: soulpile at December 26, 2021 04:35 PM (hiX0r)

110 I hate microwaves, too. We use a small one for heating hot water, reheating coffee, melting butter, and the occasional leftover plate. I'd say we use it 2 or 3 x week, maybe.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at December 26, 2021 04:35 PM (BjGT6)

111 but if it doesn't need to be shelf-stable, I have more ideas...

Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 04:23 PM (exHjb)

Please!

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 04:35 PM (Mzdiz)

112 My next door neighbor moved in with me when her heat pump failed. When she moved in she brought her large toaster oven with her as she was used to using that to cook with because her main oven was oos due to a breaker problem. She used that thing to cook a lot of stuff.

Posted by: Vic at December 26, 2021 04:35 PM (mpXpK)

113 I made chex mix last year and shared with neighbors. Meant to repeat this year but never gotRdone. Buying cereal at Wallys on the 23rd they only had rice and corn chex left. I figured that was fine. At some point I do need to make up some salty cereal snack mix. I don't even eat Chex just as cereal.

Posted by: PaleRider at December 26, 2021 04:35 PM (3cGpq)

114 The microwave is the second greatest invention ever only behind the wheel.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 26, 2021 04:35 PM (DAevm)

115 Hi Mary, how are your vegan cats, still replacing them every two months?

Posted by: Kindltot at December 26, 2021 04:35 PM (ZMraq)

116 Freschetta makes some fair frozen pizzas. Red Barron's thin crust ones are pretty good... but we doctor them up.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 26, 2021 04:35 PM (BFigT)

117 >>> eah, this. Next year I'm making something savory to share. Everyone makes cookies and candy. Any ideas?

Publius' mom got some "reindeer chow" from her nieces. It's so sickening sweet that she fished the M&Ms out of it and threw the rest away. We couldn't handle it. Apparently you melt semisweet pieces with some butter and peanut butter, spread it over the chex, then toss it all with confectioners sugar, which puts it over the top on the sweetness scale.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 04:19 PM (Mzdiz)

You can go the fancy nuts route, although I avoid that for my allergies...that's the easy answer...but if it doesn't need to be shelf-stable, I have more ideas...
Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 04:23 PM (exHjb)

People also make cheese/crackers/sausage plates and give it on a cheap cutting board wrapped up nice. What's the word? Charcuterie. Sounds egyption almost. That and a bottle of wine would probably enter you into one of those life and death gifting competitions with a friend where every year each person thinks the other is trying to outdo them.

Posted by: banana Dream at December 26, 2021 04:35 PM (SsMRU)

118 Then again, I'm not a foo foo type of gal.
Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 04:33 PM

So that jewel-encrusted P-38 on your chain is just an affectation?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 26, 2021 04:36 PM (a3Q+t)

119 We've had those a few times, they're probably the best of what we've tried.

I can't imagine anyone buying some of the ones we've tried more than once. I get that tastes differ, and just because I don't like something doesn't mean someone else won't, but some of the frozen pizzas we've tried are just vile. Pepperoni flavored cardboard bits floating in power steering fluid, covered in pasty fake cheese on top of a soggy crust made from recycled newspaper.
Posted by: I am Omni Chrom at December 26, 2021 04:33 PM (F6Xpw)

Are you sure you're not eating the dairy-replacement pizzas b/c that would be my feedback on Diaya pizzas...

That said, if you want to add your own Aldi's real bacon bacon bits (and cheese if you eat it), Amy's No Cheese Vegetable Pizza is very good. It's the only frozen pizza I'll eat b/c I'm allergic to dairy/tree nuts and the "non dairy/non tree nuts" chemically-created cheeses literally turn my stomach, since they aren't food, at least according to my system...

Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 04:36 PM (exHjb)

120 Kindltot too funny

Posted by: Skip at December 26, 2021 04:37 PM (2JoB8)

121 Our big oven is not working, so we got a counter oven that can microwave, air fry and does convection (It can do broiling too.) It's been very helpful. It can cook pizza too, which before we only did in the oven. FenSpouse is glad about that but he still thinks the bottom crust doesn't get brown enough.
The only other problems is you can't cook a full size turkey in it so we have had turkey pieces. We had a chicken breast stuffed with cheese and peppers cooked in it and it was very good and the air fry made it nice and brown on top.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 26, 2021 04:37 PM (KBCaU)

122 Insomniac, I have your stash of incandescent bulbs right here. Lots of 'em. All varieties. Make an offer.
Posted by: cfo mom

I have a 5 gal bucket of incandescent bulbs.

Posted by: JT at December 26, 2021 04:37 PM (arJlL)

123 Want a toaster oven but worried about modern appliances using Teflon coated parts - off gasses kill pet birds.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko gender fluid at December 26, 2021 04:37 PM (NyAmw)

124 Thanks to whoever mentioned the Kitchenaid ice cream maker attachment. Got one for the wife and sh really likes the idea. However trips to 3 grocery stores revealed there is no whipping cream available. Lets Go Brandon!

re: toaster ovens, do air fryers count. Got one this summer and we love it for certain things. Also stemmed from talk here about air fryers. TY food thread posters.

Posted by: Farmer at December 26, 2021 04:37 PM (55Qr6)

125 but if it doesn't need to be shelf-stable, I have more ideas...
Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 04:23 PM

Have you contacted ace with them?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 26, 2021 04:37 PM (a3Q+t)

126 When I was a kid our family cottage had an antique toaster with 2 doors that folded down to lay bread on. Then you lifted the doors up to red hot wires to toast the bread. Turn your head for a second and you had burnt toast. I don't know how we managed not to burn the place down.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 04:38 PM (+ya+t)

127 So that jewel-encrusted P-38 on your chain is just an affectation?
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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A jewel-encrusted P-38 makes no sense whatsoever.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 04:38 PM (AxTbI)

128 You can buy 100 watt ceramic heating elements that have a light bulb base.

I use a 150 to heat my dehydrator, though I have trouble balancing the heat and the air-flow. I either need a bigger hole for natural convection or a hotter element. It works almost wonderful however. Like most of my projects

"almost good"

Posted by: Kindltot at December 26, 2021 04:39 PM (ZMraq)

129 We have an Emeril Lagassie (not going to bother to check the spelling) air fryer/convection oven that we use pretty much every day. Almost never use the full sized oven.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 26, 2021 04:39 PM (nfrXX)

130 In Japan they have a mini-toaster ovens built into the range. It's a little pull-out drawer about 8"-10" wide. I think most people use it to grill-up fish.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 26, 2021 04:39 PM (1t5dY)

131 A jewel-encrusted P-38 makes no sense whatsoever.
Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 04:38 PM

Concur.

Posted by: Richard Bong at December 26, 2021 04:40 PM (a3Q+t)

132 My $20 Walmart toaster oven is in the garage. I use it to melt powder-coat paint onto cast lead bullets.

Posted by: Dan at December 26, 2021 04:40 PM (+NG5U)

133 A jewel-encrusted P-38 makes no sense whatsoever.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 04:38 PM (AxTbI)

it goes "bling-bling-bling" as you open your tins

Posted by: Kindltot at December 26, 2021 04:40 PM (ZMraq)

134 My father used an electric skillet for a lot of cooking. Mostly to cook Swiss Steak though.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 26, 2021 04:41 PM (DAevm)

135 *eyeroll*

Yes, because bling is so important when opening a can.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 04:41 PM (AxTbI)

136 Maple syrup may be used with French Toast today.

Yay! Quick, Everybody got out and buy waffles and maple syrup before CBD comes back!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 26, 2021 04:41 PM (KBCaU)

137 A jewel-encrusted P-38 makes no sense whatsoever.

It would mess with the high speed aerodynamics.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 26, 2021 04:41 PM (nfrXX)

138 Homemade pizza on a smoker is pretty good too. Any reason to drink a few beers.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 04:42 PM (+ya+t)

139 114 The microwave is the second greatest invention ever only behind the wheel.
Posted by: Just a side note at December 26, 2021 04:35 PM (DAevm)

Having grown up in south Florida the air conditioner is way high up on my list.....

Posted by: Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia at December 26, 2021 04:42 PM (7SwmH)

140 So that jewel-encrusted P-38 on your chain is just an affectation?
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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A jewel-encrusted P-38 makes no sense whatsoever.
Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 04:38 PM (AxTbI)

I guess generals need to open their C rations too.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 26, 2021 04:43 PM (axyOa)

141 From the sidebar: Yeah I noticed cream cheese starting to go missing from the aisles more than a month ago. You get plain cream cheese and you like it, mister! But I guess even that is getting scarce now. It's one of the few easy fat hits you can have on paleo. Some cream cheese rolled up in deli meats was a staple. Oh well. Maybe, Brandon, you should just go.

Posted by: banana Dream at December 26, 2021 04:44 PM (SsMRU)

142 LOL Fen. I think CBD is fine with Maple syrup on waffles as well as in Manhattans. It is only french toast that he insists should be a savory dish, rather eaten like a waffle or pancake. He is wrong. French toast is delicious taken either direction.

Posted by: PaleRider at December 26, 2021 04:44 PM (3cGpq)

143 Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 04:19 PM (Mzdiz)
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Miley! So sorry I haven't replied to your email - I must've somehow deleted it. Apologies!!

Posted by: Weasel at December 26, 2021 04:44 PM (fI9Es)

144 58 Anyone here have a recommendation for frozen pizza brands? We like to keep one in the freezer as a quick meal when neither of us feels like cooking, but everything we've tried sucks.

I don't expect top-shelf, fancy pizzeria quality, just something palatable.

Posted by: I am Omni Chrom at December 26, 2021 04:18 PM (F6Xpw)

I have found DIGIORNO frozen pizza to be the best around here.

Posted by: Vic at December 26, 2021 04:45 PM (mpXpK)

145 Having grown up in south Florida the air conditioner is way high up on my list.....
Posted by: Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia at December 26, 2021 04:42 PM (7SwmH)

I grew up in Louisiana so you have a point.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 26, 2021 04:45 PM (DAevm)

146 Miley, what about homemade bread or rolls to give away? I make sourdough two loaves at a time and I freeze at least one, sometimes both. I've given it as hostess gifts and also when one of my away kids visit I give them a loaf to take home.

It's a nice gift because not everyone makes their own.

Posted by: bluebell at December 26, 2021 04:46 PM (wyw4S)

147 Air Fryer for the win. Can a toaster oven, safely, make bacon and reheat wings or pizza? Ours is also an instapot and a dehydrator.

Posted by: joseph w dagostino at December 26, 2021 04:46 PM (Y6H3z)

148 The Best French Toast Recipe I've Ever Made (Carmelized)... Then top with Maple Syrup-

https://tinyurl.com/vetrt4xu

Posted by: redridinghood at December 26, 2021 04:47 PM (NpAcC)

149 I like thin crust pizzas so California Kitchen frozen pizzas are my favorite.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 26, 2021 04:47 PM (DAevm)

150 I have a toaster oven broiler. Oster. I love it. But I'm a guy.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 26, 2021 04:47 PM (rDgjh)

151 Can a toaster oven, safely, make bacon and reheat wings or pizza?
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Yes.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 04:47 PM (AxTbI)

152 Vic at December 26, 2021 04:45 PM (mpXpK)
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Hiya Vic, how's the hip these days?

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 04:47 PM (+ya+t)

153 California Kitchen is a pretty good frozen pizza and it also accepts add-ons if you want to dress it up.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 26, 2021 04:48 PM (axyOa)

154 A P-38 is quite a piece of machinery, double action

Posted by: Skip at December 26, 2021 04:48 PM (2JoB8)

155 114 The microwave is the second greatest invention ever only behind the wheel.
Posted by: Just a side note at December 26, 2021 04:35 PM (DAevm)
*********
True story.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 26, 2021 04:48 PM (NpAcC)

156 Anon, Edwards and McFadden.

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 04:49 PM (qpolg)

157 Pro-toaster oven for many of the reasons already stated upthread. I just got a new one for my birthday--a roll-top, so the door doesn't take up counter space when it's open, and I won't be likely to burn myself when I'm making toasted ham and cheese sandwiches. It is much better for reheating things I want to be crisp than the microwave is or for warming bread that I don't want toasted, and it's easier to bake a single serving of biscuits or waffle fries in the toaster oven than in the big oven. Haven't used my regular toaster in years.

Posted by: Elisabeth G. Wolfe at December 26, 2021 04:49 PM (A65/D)

158 California Kitchen is a pretty good frozen pizza and it also accepts add-ons if you want to dress it up.
Posted by: Diogenes at December 26, 2021 04:48 PM (axyOa)

Hah yes. I add onions to mine all the time.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 26, 2021 04:49 PM (DAevm)

159 I use the toaster oven for everything. Mine is also a convection oven too so that helps. I don't like the way toast comes out though. Too hard and dry compared to an actual toaster. If I don't have to use the oven I don't.

Posted by: Jaimo at December 26, 2021 04:49 PM (NXGjq)

160 Shopping on eBay right now for a Farberware Electric Indoor Open Hearth Grill. From the time I was a small kid til I was 18 I wonder how many pounds of red meat were cooked on the one my parents had. We lived on rib-eyes and hamburger patties.

Posted by: JROD at December 26, 2021 04:50 PM (0jZnq)

161 The only other problems is you can't cook a full size turkey in it so we have had turkey pieces. We had a chicken breast stuffed with cheese and peppers cooked in it and it was very good and the air fry made it nice and brown on top.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 26, 2021 04:37 PM (KBCaU)

If you have the storage space, those big counter-top turkey roasters are fantastic for cooking a bird. They have the heater control, and are more enclosed than an oven, so they don't dry the turkey out. I borrowed one once for Thanksgiving because I needed the oven to cook pies and sides. It really impressed me

I suspect you could use it for anything like stews or roasts. I do a number of dishes that are simmered and steamed for a long time, like puddings, and that would be useful. On the other hand I am sure there are lots of possible uses. Have you ever needed to cook 3 gallons of macaroni and cheese for example? I haven't but I know what I would do if I did!!

Posted by: Kindltot at December 26, 2021 04:50 PM (ZMraq)

162 Anyone here have a recommendation for frozen pizza brands? We like to keep one in the freezer as a quick meal when neither of us feels like cooking, but everything we've tried sucks.

If you're in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic, Wegmans store brand frozen pizzas are quite good. Like pretty much all Wegmans store brand stuff.

Posted by: Ian S. at December 26, 2021 04:51 PM (0A/JS)

163 We have a Toaster Oven/Air Fryer and the whole family uses it. I (dad) am the stingiest on counter space. I don't want anything on the counter. We have a coffee maker and the Toaster Oven. Gotta have those two.

Posted by: ss at December 26, 2021 04:51 PM (n614N)

164 I am pro-toaster oven. My wife won't touch it, but then, she won't touch the real oven, either. She does love her slot toaster, however, so we tolerate each other's "worthless appliances".

Posted by: Rusty Nail at December 26, 2021 04:52 PM (G6DU0)

165 California Kitchen is a pretty good frozen pizza and it also accepts add-ons if you want to dress it up.
Posted by: Diogenes at December 26, 2021 04:48 PM

Every girl crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed pizza!

Posted by: Pineapple at December 26, 2021 04:52 PM (a3Q+t)

166 152 Hiya Vic, how's the hip these days?

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 04:47 PM (+ya+t)

Its OK, took a while to get over falling down going to the mail box.

Posted by: Vic at December 26, 2021 04:53 PM (mpXpK)

167 I have a large toaster oven (Breville, as I recall). It's big enough to be useful and will handle baking bread, etc. I wouldn't waste the counter space on a small one.

Posted by: PabloD at December 26, 2021 04:54 PM (+0Dog)

168 My father used an electric skillet for a lot of cooking. Mostly to cook Swiss Steak though.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 26, 2021 04:41 PM (DAevm)

I think that's all they're made for.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at December 26, 2021 04:54 PM (7bRMQ)

169 ....and Pepperidge Farm Pepperoni Croissant pizzas for the win.

What I wouldn't give for a grilled cheese sandwich, Spaghetti O's and a Pepperidge Farm Pepperoni Croissant Pizza right now.

Posted by: JROD at December 26, 2021 04:54 PM (0jZnq)

170 I have a toaster oven that I store in the cabinet, but I never use it because I have a microwave, oven and toaster.
I think I don't use it because it can get grungy if you don't clean it after every use and there are more parts to clean.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 26, 2021 04:54 PM (NpAcC)

171 Slices of good sourdough topped with baby Swiss. Toast until your preference. Dee-lish.

Posted by: Jak Sucio at December 26, 2021 04:56 PM (jvt6t)

172 Those who do not like toaster ovens will be conquered.

...mercilessly.

Posted by: Slapweasel (Ckg4U) at December 26, 2021 04:56 PM (Ckg4U)

173 I'm now starting to see significant inflation in eating out.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 26, 2021 04:56 PM (DAevm)

174 Threw out toaster oven.

In it's spot is the Air Fryer.

Oh look! Martini time! One olive only please.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 26, 2021 04:56 PM (R/m4+)

175 Its OK, took a while to get over falling down going to the mail box.
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I'll bet. Good to hear you're getting around.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 04:56 PM (+ya+t)

176 Our current toaster oven has different controls than the previous one... which also was a Black and Decker. I put a frozen hash brown in this morning and "thought" I'd set it to bake. Nope... a 20 minute toast cycle. Almost set the damn hash brown on fire, but being a stingy SoB I ate it anyway.

Crunchy. Went well the the cheesy scrambled eggs.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 26, 2021 04:56 PM (BFigT)

177 If you buy the simple cheese pizzas that have a crust you can stand you can gussy them up yourself.

I keep frozen chopped onions, shredded cheese, pepperoni, olives and other stuff on hand to make pizzas. The cheapest sub for the pizza sauce is Il Classico pasta sauce, it is thick enough for pizza and you can get sausage, basil, or three cheese for less than the cost of a pizza delivery charge.

(and the jar fits mason canning lids so score there)

Posted by: Kindltot at December 26, 2021 04:58 PM (ZMraq)

178 156 Anon, Edwards and McFadden.
Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 04:49 PM (qpolg)

Infidel - small world. LOL. We may know some of the same people...

Posted by: Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia at December 26, 2021 04:58 PM (7SwmH)

179 Slap!

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 04:58 PM (AxTbI)

180 We have a toaster oven, sitting on the countertop, tucked up close the the underside of a cabinet. More than once I have felt the heat of the thing by just walking by, because it did not turn off.

Scary fire hazard. Don't like them. Threatened to cut the plug off of it if I found it on, empty, and unattended again.

Posted by: boynsea at December 26, 2021 04:58 PM (sshap)

181 Anon, my parents best friends and my God parents still live on Tyrone Cr.

I went to C. Fred Schroeder and Stacey Jr. High.

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 04:59 PM (qpolg)

182 I have enough room to store any amount of kitchen gadgets I want to buy but I have never had a toaster oven. Never saw the need for one. Is there something I am missing?

Posted by: Mister Scot (Formerly GWS) at December 26, 2021 04:59 PM (bVYXr)

183
Thanks to whoever mentioned the Kitchenaid ice cream maker attachment. Got one for the wife and sh really likes the idea. However trips to 3 grocery stores revealed there is no whipping cream available. Lets Go Brandon!

Posted by: Farmer at December 26, 2021 04:37 PM

'Half and Half' creamer is nearly the same percentage fat content as recipes from my half a century old Betty Crocker recipe book. Not as much, but within spitting distance, and more readily available.

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus at December 26, 2021 05:00 PM (dQvv7)

184 My wife bought a toaster over for Christmas last year.
I have no use for it. She rarely never cooks.

It has yet to be plugged in.

Posted by: Bea Arthur's dick at December 26, 2021 05:00 PM (TU8Tj)

185 Slap, I texted Merry Christmas yesterday, but alas, only land line. Hope you are well!

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 05:01 PM (qpolg)

186 There are things better from the toaster oven than either the oven or microwave?
True.

It's not worth the time, money, storage space, or effort; as I don't eat those very often?
Also true.

YMMV on that last point?
Truest of all.

Posted by: ertdfg at December 26, 2021 05:01 PM (I388C)

187 Scary fire hazard. Don't like them. Threatened to cut the plug off of it if I found it on, empty, and unattended again.
Posted by: boynsea at December 26, 2021 04:58 PM (sshap)

That's why I hate using the self cleaning selection on my oven.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 26, 2021 05:01 PM (DAevm)

188 Vic ! When was this that your neighbor moved in with you? I've been out of the loop and must have missed that. Is this the neighbor who used to "borrow" the brown from you?

Posted by: cfo mom at December 26, 2021 05:01 PM (Q8bDL)

189 Our Christmas Beef Tenderloin this year cost $350.
Let's Go Brandon.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 26, 2021 05:02 PM (NpAcC)

190 I love the toaster oven. I have a breville convection toaster oven. I use it a lot during the summer. I don't have air cond and for just two it's perfect.

Posted by: CaliGirl at December 26, 2021 05:02 PM (oeVy+)

191 About the only thing I use my microwave for is reheating my coffee and leftovers.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 26, 2021 05:03 PM (nxdel)

192 181 Anon, my parents best friends and my God parents still live on Tyrone Cr.

I went to C. Fred Schroeder and Stacey Jr. High.
Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 04:59 PM (qpolg)

That is too funny! Do you ever get back here? Or you're gone for good? I've found one or two others here live close by - qdpsteve for one.

Our boys went to SSJ then Servite....

Posted by: Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia at December 26, 2021 05:03 PM (7SwmH)

193 We neither own now, nor will we again own a microwave. They make your food taste funny and I'm convinced that they change the composition of whatever you are hearing.

SMH rarely uses the oven. When she does, she complains about how hot it is in the kitchen.

Tonight, she heated up left over pizza and chicken katsu with a side of rice. Worked great.

The only appliance that gets more of a workout in our kitchen is the coffee pot.

Posted by: Ex-ex at December 26, 2021 05:03 PM (RU4sa)

194 Cream cheese?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 26, 2021 05:04 PM (dNqv+)

195 About the only thing I use my microwave for is reheating my coffee and leftovers.
Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 26, 2021 05:03 PM (nxdel)
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And that's why I love mine.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 26, 2021 05:04 PM (NpAcC)

196 188 Vic ! When was this that your neighbor moved in with you? I've been out of the loop and must have missed that. Is this the neighbor who used to "borrow" the brown from you?

Posted by: cfo mom at December 26, 2021 05:01 PM (Q8bDL)

Yes, same one. Her heat pump went out and it took a while to get someone to come out and replace it.

Posted by: Vic at December 26, 2021 05:04 PM (mpXpK)

197 About the only thing I use my microwave for is reheating my coffee and leftovers.
Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 26, 2021 05:03 PM (nxdel)

There are some really good frozen microwaveable food products these days.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 26, 2021 05:05 PM (DAevm)

198 8 The counter point to pretty much all of your counter points is: use the broiler in your regular oven.
Posted by: Sjg at December 26, 2021 04:07 PM (gDSJf)

The broiler in my regular oven is a wimpy, vestigial thing that could not put a proper crust on a piece of meat to save its life.

However, I do not own a toaster oven. Haven't for years. They used to be terrible. I guess they're much better now.

Instead, I got a propane-fired outdoor broiler. All the heat I want, and then some.

Posted by: Splunge at December 26, 2021 05:05 PM (PQ4Fz)

199
My microwave has a 'Bake' function which I find convenient. Just tonight I had prepared mashed potatoes, yams, gravy, and stuffing beforehand. I can put pots - just about anything and keep things set to around 200 degrees for half an hour or so before serving.

No sparks, no drama. Just a resistance coil in the thing that keeps everything toasty.

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus at December 26, 2021 05:07 PM (dQvv7)

200 The solution is to get an "air fryer". They're simply a toaster oven with a fry rack and convection fan but for whatever reason, women love them.

Posted by: Max Entropy at December 26, 2021 05:07 PM (rGssv)

201 200 The solution is to get an "air fryer". They're simply a toaster oven with a fry rack and convection fan but for whatever reason, women love them.
Posted by: Max Entropy at December 26, 2021 05:07 PM (rGssv)

I would like to try one and am not a lady. Because intellectually: fried food is awesome. Almost everything can be made better by frying. Is there a way to circumvent the mess and make frying more convenient? Sounds good to me.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 26, 2021 05:09 PM (dNqv+)

202 That is too funny! Do you ever get back here? Or you're gone for good? I've found one or two others here live close by - qdpsteve for one.

Our boys went to SSJ then Servite....
Posted by: Anonymous

Last time I was there was for a 3 day weekend in Aug. 19 to scatter dad's ashes between Long Beach and Catalina. I don't anticipate ever going back.

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 05:09 PM (qpolg)

203 Yay! Quick, Everybody got out and buy waffles and maple syrup before CBD comes back!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 26, 2021 04:41 PM (KBCaU)

I pay no attention whatsoever to CBD's proscriptions. I love bay leaves in stews and the macaroni cheese sauce, and maple syrup on French toast and pancakes and waffles. Never been interested in sous vide, either, nor do I use a gas grill. Charcoal all the way, baby!

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 05:10 PM (Mzdiz)

204 CBD hates Velveeta? Dude.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 26, 2021 05:11 PM (dNqv+)

205 Fellow dude here, and I wish I had a toaster oven. We sadly don't have the space.

Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at December 26, 2021 05:11 PM (iPbC0)

206 We have a toaster oven. But I don't understand this "counter space" you guys are talking about????

Posted by: lin-duh at December 26, 2021 05:11 PM (UUBmN)

207 Miley! So sorry I haven't replied to your email - I must've somehow deleted it. Apologies!!

Posted by: Weasel at December 26, 2021 04:44 PM (fI9Es)

No worries, hon! Hope you're well.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 05:11 PM (Mzdiz)

208 I will listen to "air fryer". I have not done any research on it because I already have a convection toaster oven.

...that I enjoy.

...a lot.

...cold, dead hands.

Posted by: Slapweasel (Ckg4U) at December 26, 2021 05:12 PM (Ckg4U)

209 I have found DIGIORNO frozen pizza to be the best around here.

Posted by: Vic at December 26, 2021 04:45 PM (mpXpK)

I think DiGiorno is pretty good. I saw some website rating the best frozen pizzas, but I think they may be local brands, because I'd never heard of them.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 05:13 PM (Mzdiz)

210 Price of corned beef and bacon going through the roof I started curing my own. First one I did was corn some affordable chuck roasts. Used Michael Ruhlman's "Charcuterie" for the brine because the ingredients are in grams (easier to get right) and cooked it using this recipe and rub.

https://tinyurl.com/yck2x53z

Next time I'll just smoke it instead of using smoked paprika. I never had pastrami so I can't say if this tastes like Katz' in NY but it is really good.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 05:13 PM (+ya+t)

211 Amen, Slap.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 05:13 PM (AxTbI)

212 Never tried fried air. Probably good with butter and garlic.

Posted by: klaftern at December 26, 2021 05:13 PM (taPSh)

213 Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 05:11 PM (Mzdiz)
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All good here, thanks!

Posted by: Weasel at December 26, 2021 05:13 PM (fI9Es)

214 Between the two of us I'm the one that uses the toaster oven.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 26, 2021 05:14 PM (nC+QA)

215 Never knew the first time I met him was across a cooked pig we were helping to pull apart, but CBD is pretty handy with a pistol too.

Posted by: Eromero at December 26, 2021 05:14 PM (0OP+5)

216 Men understand toaster ovens with multiple knobs that need adjusted to achieve different settings, yet fail at operating the female body. Wuts up wid dat?

Posted by: Toaster oven man's wife. at December 26, 2021 05:14 PM (n/szn)

217 Luv my toaster oven and microwave. The oven is used mainly to store less used pots and pans.

But I'm no luddite -- I've got an air fryer and an instapot too. And an indoor 'smokeless' (yeah sure) electric grill than gets up to 450F; hot enough for grilling steaks. I just set it up on the stovetop and kick on the exhaust fan.

Posted by: GnuBreed at December 26, 2021 05:14 PM (F0YaR)

218 There are some really good frozen microwaveable food products these days.

I cannot tolerate them. My husband will eat them but they all just taste blah to me.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 26, 2021 05:14 PM (nxdel)

219 Anyone make toast in their toaster oven?

Posted by: Weasel at December 26, 2021 05:14 PM (fI9Es)

220 I have to warm my distilled water for my nasal wash. 20 seconds in the microwave does the trick. I also use it to warm up leftovers that take too long in the oven... either toaster or regular. I personally don't care for meat warmed up in a microwave. I think it re-cooks it and dries it out. I wrap leftover meat in foil, add an ice cube and put it in the toaster oven on "low" then raise the temp until it's hot enough.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 26, 2021 05:15 PM (BFigT)

221 202
Last time I was there was for a 3 day weekend in Aug. 19 to scatter dad's ashes between Long Beach and Catalina. I don't anticipate ever going back.
Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 05:09 PM (qpolg)

I understand that. My last personal (non-work) trip to Fla was 2016 for my parents memorial. They died within a month of each other at 96 and 98.

My condolences for your loss. They're never really gone as long as we have good memories of them.

Posted by: Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia at December 26, 2021 05:15 PM (7SwmH)

222 Miley, what about homemade bread or rolls to give away? I make sourdough two loaves at a time and I freeze at least one, sometimes both. I've given it as hostess gifts and also when one of my away kids visit I give them a loaf to take home.

It's a nice gift because not everyone makes their own.

Posted by: bluebell at December 26, 2021 04:46 PM (wyw4S)

That's a great idea, bluebell! I used to bake bread several times a week, and all of our rolls (including cinnamon rolls) when I lived in Sweden, but I can't remember the last time I baked.

Rolls and bread are a good idea for sandwiches made with leftovers, too.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 05:15 PM (Mzdiz)

223 >>Are you pro-toaster oven or anti-toaster oven? I only recently learned that there seems to be a fault line when it comes to toaster ovens -- guys love them and women don't understand them.

Heh, no. I love my toaster oven!! I got one that's big enough to hold 9"x9" pan, pie plate, ir a quarter sheet pan as a tray (with lil' silpat mats for a few cookies on demand). Love, love, love cooking and baking small batch items in it (8 muffin tin). We use it to make individual pizzas -- I just put the bow of dough in the fridge and hubby and teen son can throw one in whenever they get the craving, Teen son especially loves reheating leftovers and frozen food items in it at midnight or later when he gets hungry (which is always). Much more useful than a microwave.

Posted by: Lizzy at December 26, 2021 05:15 PM (URNdm)

224 209 I have found DIGIORNO frozen pizza to be the best around here.

Posted by: Vic at December 26, 2021 04:45 PM (mpXpK)

I think DiGiorno is pretty good. I saw some website rating the best frozen pizzas, but I think they may be local brands, because I'd never heard of them.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 05:13 PM (Mzdiz)

If you can find Screaming Sicilian, they are quite good- if odd. The Mother of Meat (4 meat pizza) is quite good.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 26, 2021 05:15 PM (dNqv+)

225 Yes weasel, last night. Woke up starving. Bacon, hashbrowns, fried eggs and toast in toaster oven.

And coffee with baileys.

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 05:16 PM (qpolg)

226 We have a toaster oven. But I don't understand this "counter space" you guys are talking about????
Posted by: lin-duh at December 26, 2021 05:11 PM

It's like "Bearded Spock Universe", but different.

Posted by: HordeSource at December 26, 2021 05:17 PM (a3Q+t)

227 Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 26, 2021 05:14 PM (nxdel)

Michelangelo Lasagna is excellent.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 26, 2021 05:17 PM (DAevm)

228 226 We have a toaster oven. But I don't understand this "counter space" you guys are talking about????
Posted by: lin-duh at December 26, 2021 05:11 PM

It's like "Bearded Spock Universe", but different.
Posted by: HordeSource at December 26, 2021 05:17 PM (a3Q+t)

Is that what's under the bottles of alcohol?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 26, 2021 05:17 PM (dNqv+)

229 My condolences for your loss. They're never really gone as long as we have good memories of them.
Posted by: Anonymous Guy

Ditto!

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 05:18 PM (qpolg)

230
Every frozen pizza benefits from additional sauce, mushrooms, and extra cheese. Why settle for 300 calories a slice when you can hit 500?

But only on 'leg' days.

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus at December 26, 2021 05:18 PM (dQvv7)

231 Trying a new Rum. Ron Zacapa 23 (NOT 23 years old.) Not as smooth as El Dorado 15, but good flavor.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 26, 2021 05:19 PM (dNqv+)

232 If you can find Screaming Sicilian, they are quite good- if odd. The Mother of Meat (4 meat pizza) is quite good.
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Even comes with a free mustache punch out on the box!

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 05:20 PM (+ya+t)

233 Michelangelo Lasagna is excellent.

I will make note of it. May try to get it at the store next week.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 26, 2021 05:20 PM (nxdel)

234 Quick! Everybody go out and buy bread and eggs and make French toast (Correcting my previous error) and slather maple syrup on it before CBD returns!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 26, 2021 05:22 PM (KBCaU)

235 Even comes with a free mustache punch out on the box!
Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 05:20 PM (+ya+t)

They can be odd. The cheese one with the lumps of cheese is kind of odd. I am not a gigantic fan of pepperoni so that one I have not tried.

Mother of meat is probably the best I have tried (most standard as well.) The standard cheese on all of the pizzas I have tried has been quite good.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 26, 2021 05:23 PM (dNqv+)

236 -French bread
-Fresh tomatoes
-Mozzarella cheese
-Deli pepperoni
-Diced, sauteed onions and green peppers.
-(add your own shit, I'm not watching)

...Toaster Oven

-King Me.

Posted by: Slapweasel (Ckg4U) at December 26, 2021 05:23 PM (Ckg4U)

237 Mother of meat is probably the best I have tried (most standard as well.) The standard cheese on all of the pizzas I have tried has been quite good.
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Those and DiGiornos are the best 2 imho.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 05:25 PM (+ya+t)

238 I like Home Run Inn frozen pizzas.

Their crust is regular thin pizza crust size but tastes like the Chicago deep dish pizza crust.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 26, 2021 05:26 PM (R/m4+)

239 As much as I hate sin, I hope that your neighbor was grateful.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 26, 2021 05:26 PM (rDgjh)

240 >> -French bread, Fresh tomatoes. . .Toaster Oven

-King Me.

YUM! Maybe try this -- feta, small tomatoes and olive oil, use pita chips (easily made in the toaster oven, too) to scoop up the gooey* goodness? I love this. . .

https://tinyurl.com/38fp48rw

*yes, the feta gets gooey when baked

Posted by: Lizzy at December 26, 2021 05:28 PM (URNdm)

241 Weasel why would anyone make toast in their toaster oven, that's what the toaster is for?

Posted by: Skip at December 26, 2021 05:28 PM (2JoB8)

242 I used to get MichaelAngelo lasagna at Costco. So very good.

the Donjonaire cheesecake was to die for.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 26, 2021 05:28 PM (rDgjh)

243 Made Christmas fried rice to go with the other leftovers from Christmas Eve and Christmas. This also involved "clean out the fridge of veg so I can shop tomorrow". Who knew that bean sprouts, cilantro and ham with the normal green onions, carrots, garlic, eggs and normal seasonings (soy, hoisin, oyster, sesame oil/seed, garlic, vegan butter, hot sauce, s&p, etc) with the leftover white rice containers would work so well. I now have none left, but still have some Chinese and ham...

This was the "30 minute" meal plan b/c spouse and guest were fixing my oven handle for 2 hours...for the 1st time in 18 months, my oven is without duck tape and I'm thrilled...

Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 05:28 PM (exHjb)

244
Technically, if you eat an entire frozen pizza pie without cutting into it you've only had one slice.

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus at December 26, 2021 05:29 PM (dQvv7)

245 239 As much as I hate sin, I hope that your neighbor was grateful.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 26, 2021 05:26 PM (rDgjh)

well really, there's Sin!!! and then there's "sin".

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 26, 2021 05:29 PM (evAgx)

246 You use the toaster oven to toast the BIG slices of sourdough that you can get at Trader Joes or Aldis.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 26, 2021 05:30 PM (rDgjh)

247 My wife and I get into this periodically, with pretty much the same arguments / counter-arguments.

We don't have a toaster oven

Posted by: Where're my ping pong balls? at December 26, 2021 05:31 PM (m3XFr)

248 There were a couple of mentions on threads the last few days that after Christmas prices on meat at the grocery would come down. We checked this morning. Most prices, even for the best beef cuts, were about half of what they were on Friday. Came home with lots of steaks and pork ribs for the best prices we've seen for almost two years.

Posted by: JTB at December 26, 2021 05:32 PM (7EjX1)

249 Next project is buckboard bacon out of a big piece of pork shoulder. I want to try pancetta spices and leave it unsmoked to throw in soups. Should be a years worth, I hope all the overpriced bacon goes bad in the stores.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 05:33 PM (+ya+t)

250 Weasel why would anyone make toast in their toaster oven, that's what the toaster is for?
Posted by: Skip
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For those of us without a toaster, it kinda makes sense.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 05:33 PM (AxTbI)

251 229 My condolences for your loss. They're never really gone as long as we have good memories of them.
Posted by: Anonymous Guy

Ditto!
Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 05:18 PM (qpolg)

Dropping off for today Infidel but I'll say hi when I see you on the thread.

Posted by: Anonymous Guy in Kalifornia at December 26, 2021 05:35 PM (7SwmH)

252 248 There were a couple of mentions on threads the last few days that after Christmas prices on meat at the grocery would come down. We checked this morning. Most prices, even for the best beef cuts, were about half of what they were on Friday. Came home with lots of steaks and pork ribs for the best prices we've seen for almost two years.
Posted by: JTB at December 26, 2021 05:32 PM (7EjX1)

Thanks - I'm shopping tomorrow for fruits/veg, but now I'll swing by the meat department, too...

Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 05:35 PM (exHjb)

253 I like Home Run Inn frozen pizzas.

Yes! That's the one I've been trying to remember the name of. I've bought it several times. Very good for frozen pizza.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 26, 2021 05:36 PM (nxdel)

254 Was looking at hot wing receipes for next weekend. Why do they make it some complicated.

My go to-

Make blue cheese dip w/sour creme, s and p, garlic powder, worschitshire (sp) add lots bleu cheese, put in fridge.
Disjoint wings, toss tips.
Sprinkle with garlic powder.
Bake on foil lined cookie sheet, turn, cook till crispy.

Dump in sauce pan with Frank's wing sauce you made from the bottle.

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 05:38 PM (qpolg)

255 I look wistfully at toaster ovens every so often but I'm scared of the fire hazard. My SIL assures me that, yes, they will eventually catch fire (or something you're cooking will.)

Tried one of the Aldi cauliflower crust pizzas and it was very good, especially doctored up with extras. Crust tended to be soggy on reheating, so I'm planning on trying the suggestion upthread and reheating in cast iron skillet next time.

Posted by: skywch at December 26, 2021 05:38 PM (sKjat)

256 lol.. totally OT but the Chiefs are beating up on Roethlisberger. Which makes me happy.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 26, 2021 05:39 PM (nxdel)

257 Came home with lots of steaks and pork ribs for the best prices we've seen for almost two years.
Posted by: JTB at December 26, 2021 05:32 PM (7EjX1)
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Hi to you and Mrs. JTB! Hope the both of you are well. Which store was this, if you don't mind saying?

Posted by: bluebell at December 26, 2021 05:39 PM (wyw4S)

258 Hi bluebell!

Posted by: Weasel at December 26, 2021 05:40 PM (zXs62)

259
Our stove (Frigidaire some model) has a convection oven. It has "convection bake, roast" settings plus an air fry setting. I'm not sure of the differences between them, as basically, it's just the fan blowing hot air.

There are probably some minor differences in operation between those modes, but I'm not sure of it.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion (Mzdiz) at December 26, 2021 05:40 PM (Mzdiz)

260 Hi Weasel! How's the beach?

Posted by: bluebell at December 26, 2021 05:40 PM (wyw4S)

261 For those of us without a toaster, it kinda makes sense.
Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 05:33

Exactly! Plus, a toaster has only one function. A toaster oven has several!

Posted by: April -- dash my lace wigs! at December 26, 2021 05:40 PM (OX9vb)

262 I look wistfully at toaster ovens every so often but I'm scared of the fire hazard. My SIL assures me that, yes, they will eventually catch fire (or something you're cooking will.)
___

Whatevers.

Had mine for three years, and I have yet to burn anything, or it burn down the house.

If you are the sort to not pay attention or are easily distracted, the ownership of a toaster oven is the least of your worries.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 05:41 PM (AxTbI)

263 Is a bagel considered toast?

Posted by: Weasel at December 26, 2021 05:42 PM (zXs62)

264 I have never caught a toaster oven on fire.

I have caused a stovetop fire, however, and I wouldn't get rid of my stovetop.

Posted by: April -- dash my lace wigs! at December 26, 2021 05:42 PM (OX9vb)

265 260 Hi Weasel! How's the beach?
Posted by: bluebell at December 26, 2021 05:40 PM (wyw4S)
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So far so good! No casualties... yet.

Posted by: Weasel at December 26, 2021 05:43 PM (zXs62)

266 I like Home Run Inn frozen pizzas.
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The original restaurant is near here and I just don't care for them. Everybody loves them, I'm going to try the restaurant to see if there's something wrong with me. I wouldn't get an argument from many people I know.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 05:43 PM (+ya+t)

267 Dump in sauce pan with Frank's wing sauce you made from the bottle.
Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 05:38 PM (qpolg)

Concur. I follow the recipe on the back of Frank's bottle.

Simple and tasty.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 26, 2021 05:45 PM (R/m4+)

268 I don't know what women you talk to, but I adore toaster ovens! I just bought a new one that is also an air fryer and a traditional mini oven. Happy to have one machine on my counter that does several different functions well.

Posted by: LizLem at December 26, 2021 05:45 PM (KVqKE)

269 Toaster oven? Sounds hot.

Posted by: Toaster Fucker at December 26, 2021 05:45 PM (gjH3l)

270 Is a bagel considered toast?

No!

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 26, 2021 05:46 PM (nxdel)

271 I don't know what women you talk to, but I adore toaster ovens! I just bought a new one that is also an air fryer and a traditional mini oven. Happy to have one machine on my counter that does several different functions well.
Posted by: LizLem
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Amen.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 05:46 PM (AxTbI)

272 Dunno about a gender gap on the question, but you have the practical issues well stated. If you have room, a toaster oven is a very versatile useful kitchen item. Microwave, too, but for different functions. Quite puzzled there are strong feelings about either - they both have obvious particular uses and advantages. All depends on people's situations and druthers.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 26, 2021 05:47 PM (OTzUX)

273 *fist bump*

Hairyback

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 05:49 PM (qpolg)

274 rhomboid,

I never knew there was a gender gap regarding toaster ovens until today.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 05:50 PM (AxTbI)

275 Single serve Reuben casserole time. In the OVEN!

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 05:50 PM (+ya+t)

276 Toaster ovens are for cooking. Microwaves are for reheating coffee. Dames can differ, but they face my judgy stare when in my kitchen...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at December 26, 2021 05:50 PM (bUGMk)

277 When our toaster over bought the farm after 20 years we discussed whether to replace it or get a regular toaster. We decided on a 4 slice toaster but it was a near thing and not divided by gender. But it's just the two of us so a smaller oven actually makes some sense.

I'm not sure what we'll do when the microwave, also ancient, gives up the ghost. Most reheating can be down on the stovetop but a small oven has a lot of uses for us.

Posted by: JTB at December 26, 2021 05:51 PM (7EjX1)

278 Posted by: PaleRider at December 26, 2021 04:35

PR, Jules made chex mix this year and had a time finding the Crispix she uses. FFinally found a store brand at the indeendent grocer just up the street. Alids and Krogers were out.

She looked it up, there is a nationwide shortage off Crispix. Let's go Brandon!

Posted by: Farmer at December 26, 2021 05:51 PM (55Qr6)

279 Dames can differ, but they face my judgy stare when in my kitchen...
Posted by: Joe Kidd
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Oooh, scared of you.

Not.

And lose the 'dame'. You don't sound cool using it.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 05:52 PM (AxTbI)

280 All I am saying is that if bread becomes toast after being in the toaster, then bagels become toast after being in the toaster!

Posted by: Weasel at December 26, 2021 05:53 PM (zXs62)

281 I love toaster ovens! Especially ones with a convection option.

Posted by: Zuck, Kristol, and Rubio at December 26, 2021 05:53 PM (ONvIw)

282 Fancy Pants Artisan 'grilled.cheese' Sammich Bismarks.

Find some of those fancy sammich rolls. Get the ones on sale! Insert the nozzle of the Cheese Whiz can in that thing and fill it up with Cheeze Whziz. Think, one of those pudding-filled Bismarks, but with Cheez Whiz!! Grill it in butter OR THE TOASTER OVEN! GHHGGHGLLLGAH! (Homer Simpson sound)

Posted by: Cicero Kaboom! Kid at December 26, 2021 05:53 PM (n/szn)

283 Really late to this game, but I'm a woman and I love my toaster oven for all the reasons you mentioned.

Posted by: sunny-dee at December 26, 2021 05:54 PM (Z2HD7)

284 I just learned I need a special tool to replace my oven light. It is little socket type screws, the little ones you attach to a screw driver handle. Of course, can't find one.

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 05:54 PM (qpolg)

285 I love toaster ovens! Especially ones with a convection option.
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Main reason I bought mine.

Convection ftw.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 05:54 PM (AxTbI)

286 Off Zucky sock

Posted by: CN...FJB at December 26, 2021 05:54 PM (ONvIw)

287 sunny-dee, seems that there's a subset of women who are incapable of operating a toaster oven.

The things one learns here.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 05:55 PM (AxTbI)

288 280 All I am saying is that if bread becomes toast after being in the toaster, then bagels become toast after being in the toaster!
Posted by: Weasel at December 26, 2021 05:53 PM (zXs62)

Wouldn't a bagel be a style of bread? Like french bread? If french bread is toasted, isn't it still toast? What makes a donut a donut and not a bagel? Just density and sugar?

I am not stating, just arguing and brainstorming here.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 26, 2021 05:55 PM (dNqv+)

289 Is a bagel considered toast?

Posted by: Weasel at December 26, 2021 05:42 PM (zXs62)

Technically it is a pretzel

Posted by: Kindltot at December 26, 2021 05:55 PM (ZMraq)

290 If you're in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic, Wegmans store brand frozen pizzas are quite good. Like pretty much all Wegmans store brand stuff.

Posted by: Ian S. at December 26, 2021 04:51 PM (0A/JS)

I'm waiting for Wegman's to make it to upstate SC.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 05:56 PM (Mzdiz)

291 Weasel needs to try a hot bagel right out of the oven.

No toasting needed.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 26, 2021 05:56 PM (EZebt)

292 Technically it is a pretzel
Posted by: Kindltot at December 26, 2021 05:55 PM (ZMraq)

Oooooo. A warm soft pretzel with cheese sounds awesome right now. And the gigantic grains of salt.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 26, 2021 05:57 PM (dNqv+)

293 Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 04:3

D, I have one of those on display in the front room at the museum. If you're ever thru Sterling give me a holler, we are open by appt currently.

Posted by: Farmer at December 26, 2021 05:57 PM (55Qr6)

294 If french bread is toasted, isn't it still toast?
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Yes! It goes from being in the bread group to being in the toast group.

Posted by: Weasel at December 26, 2021 05:57 PM (zXs62)

295 lol Weasel.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 26, 2021 05:58 PM (AxTbI)

296 Its OK, took a while to get over falling down going to the mail box.

Posted by: Vic at December 26, 2021 04:53 PM (mpXpK)

Get a doctor's note for the post office, and they can deliver your mail to the door, or a mailbox near your door.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 05:58 PM (Mzdiz)

297
I just learned I need a special tool to replace my oven light. It is little socket type screws, the little ones you attach to a screw driver handle. Of course, can't find one.

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 05:54 PM

Make a little sketch of the pattern on the screws and take it to an old fashioned hardware store, describe where it is located, and they'll fix you up.

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus at December 26, 2021 05:58 PM (dQvv7)

298 252 and 257,

Hi Nova local and bluebell,

The big price drops were at the new Giants in Manassas. It was mostly the bigger pieces which I cut into steaks for our purposes. I assume other stores or Giants branches would have the same deals.

Posted by: JTB at December 26, 2021 05:59 PM (7EjX1)

299 Call in the toast truppen und der gepanzertertoasters...

Posted by: Somewhere South of I-80 at December 26, 2021 05:59 PM (ItDAh)

300 294 If french bread is toasted, isn't it still toast?
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Yes! It goes from being in the bread group to being in the toast group.
Posted by: Weasel at December 26, 2021 05:57 PM (zXs62)

I would say it is more like a taxonomic rank. It is all bread, but can move within species and sub species.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 26, 2021 05:59 PM (dNqv+)

301
I've never seen any gender gaps on toaster ovens either. Nice thing to have, for it's purposes. Miley wanted one, and I did too. We finally got one and a regular toaster just a couple months ago. Lazy, we can be.

Regular oven has its domain, microwave has its, and toaster ovens have theirs. Each does things optimally. Others can can do these things, but not as good/efficiently.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion (Mzdiz) at December 26, 2021 06:01 PM (Mzdiz)

302 298 252 and 257,

Hi Nova local and bluebell,

The big price drops were at the new Giants in Manassas. It was mostly the bigger pieces which I cut into steaks for our purposes. I assume other stores or Giants branches would have the same deals.
Posted by: JTB at December 26, 2021 05:59 PM (7EjX1)

So, I was gonna stop at Safeway...hmmm, may have to swing by the local Giant on the way home if Safeway isn't also having a good meat sale (my Polish guest has never had fried chicken and Safeway makes their fried chicken without dairy and without a mess for me, so we were gonna do "Cheap Chicken Monday")...the simple things in life to make another happy!

Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 06:02 PM (exHjb)

303 The toaster oven gender gap is nothing compared to the gap with thighs.

Posted by: Stacey A. at December 26, 2021 06:02 PM (a3Q+t)

304 If you're ever thru Sterling give me a holler, we are open by appt currently.
Posted by: Farmer

This makes me terribly curious as to what museum.

I have a Ninja Foodi Grill, which is toaster-oven, air fryer, grill. We love the thing, just baked an apple crisp in it.

Posted by: lizabth at December 26, 2021 06:02 PM (L3Rsz)

305 I dont believe I have ever used a toaster oven. I had no idea anyone gave a shit about them one way or the other.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - I miss the Delta Variant at December 26, 2021 06:02 PM (3vQN0)

306 ...cold, dead hands.

Posted by: Slapweasel (Ckg4U) at December 26, 2021 05:12 PM (Ckg4U)

Slap! I keep leaving the thread to do stuff, so I missed you.

Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at December 26, 2021 06:03 PM (Mzdiz)

307 D, I have one of those on display in the front room at the museum. If you're ever thru Sterling give me a holler, we are open by appt currently.
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Thank you I will. That thing was so much fun in the morning because everyone burned the toast. So much so the grownups would say "just scrape it off, it's good for your stomach" lol

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 06:05 PM (+ya+t)

308 Yes! It goes from being in the bread group to being in the toast group.
Posted by: Weasel at December 26, 2021 05:57 PM

Cook book editors know all.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 26, 2021 06:06 PM (a3Q+t)

309 Make a little sketch of the pattern on the screws and take it to an old fashioned hardware store, describe where it is located, and they'll fix you up.
Posted by: Traitor Joe's

no need, I will just go to the local true value tomorrow at lunch.

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 06:06 PM (qpolg)

310 I'd really like a toaster oven with a dehydrator option, Ben Had recommended the Emeril model and I'll probably go with that. Nice accessory package and well rated.

Posted by: CN...FJB at December 26, 2021 06:07 PM (ONvIw)

311 91 I'll admit to being somewhat air-fryer-curious, but they still look just too big, and if I won't use it daily, it doesn't get counter space. And if it doesn't get counter space then I suspect I'd never drag the thing out of its storage space.
Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at December 26, 2021 04:30 PM (d9Cw3)

Mrs IMG got me a Breville 5 or so years ago. It gets daily use, often twice a day. After my heart attack, we got an air fryer. We keep the heavy/bulky infrequently used counter appliances on a baker's rack

Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at December 26, 2021 06:07 PM (8C7+r)

312 If french bread is toasted, isn't it still toast?
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Yes! It goes from being in the bread group to being in the toast group.
Posted by: Weasel at December 26, 2021 05:57 PM (zXs62)

No, once you put batter on it to fry, it becomes a fritter.

Let's be realistic here, toast is not just any breadstuff subject to Maillard browning, just as croutons are not really garlic toast; French toast is neither French, nor toast, but it is essential for a Monte Cristo.

Posted by: Kindltot at December 26, 2021 06:08 PM (ZMraq)

313 The net loss in counter space by going from a toaster to a toaster oven is negligible compared to the gain of functionality.

A regular toaster is decent only for toast, and only one type of toast at that. It's not even the best at toasting.

Definitely love my Breville.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at December 26, 2021 06:08 PM (5We2S)

314 There is currently a toaster oven sitting on the counter at Casa de GGE. It replaces a toaster that once sat there, and it was brought in by Mrs Hades. I had not ever owned a toaster oven and had never had one in the kitchen up to that point. Her reasons for having it were right along with the list above.

It is interesting to note that she got the toaster oven when she was living alone in her small apartment before we met. I would hazard a guess to say that the guys who are fond of their toaster ovens likewise obtained them when they were living alone in a small apartment. (I have never lived alone in a small apartment.)

I occasionally (less occasionally since I have gone low-carb) use it to toast bread, and that's about it. She uses it more occasionally for a variety of things.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at December 26, 2021 06:08 PM (CcOog)

315 FYI, I may be a bit erratic today, I think I have eaten too much Christmas fudge.

Posted by: Kindltot at December 26, 2021 06:08 PM (ZMraq)

316 (female here) I lived for years in places with no proper kitchen, so I've baked all sorts of things in a glorified toaster oven. Bread, cake, brownies, cookies, chicken. As long as it has temperature settings. And once I got a bigger oven, I missed how quickly the toaster heated up.
Toaster oven was easier and faster than the rice cooker which I had been using for cakes and brownies!
The basic toaster only does one thing. And in a toaster oven it's easier to see how dark the bread is getting,so it does that one thing better.

Posted by: meh at December 26, 2021 06:09 PM (Ys0sg)

317 Infidel are they hex head screws?

Posted by: Skip at December 26, 2021 06:10 PM (2JoB8)

318 I'm a woman and I love my toaster oven. I use it close to daily for toast (regular, garlic, or cinnamon), toasted sandwiches, reheat pizza, reheat breaded chicken, reheat burger, etc. Microwaves just make everything soggy, and it's silly to heat up the entire oven for one slice of pizza. (When all four of us are having leftover pizza, I do use the oven.)

We recently had to get a new toaster oven. I kind of wanted a particular really fancy one that had an air fryer setting and even had a pizza stone (I like to make little personal pizzas for myself), but it was way too spendy, so I got a cheapie one. It's pretty small but still accommodates our needs. When we replace that one, we'll probably go back up a size.

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 26, 2021 06:11 PM (8548M)

319 I use my current toaster oven all the time, its broil function is very useful and I hate using the microwave for protein based foods.

Posted by: CN...FJB at December 26, 2021 06:11 PM (ONvIw)

320 Infidel are they hex head screws?
Posted by: Skip

I believe that is the name. The two screws take off a wire cage and washer in the top upper right. Of the vintage 80's double oven in the wall.

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 06:11 PM (qpolg)

321 I have a toaster oven in the shop for baking powder coated parts.

Posted by: f'd at December 26, 2021 06:12 PM (Tnijr)

322 Just got home from the Family Christmas Party/Omicron Superspreader Event. Actually pretty small this year, only about 50 or so folks, including the little ones. It is a covered dish affair and there were the usual number of dips, but no effing Frito Scoops. I've looked for weeks and have only found two small bags, and I'm not sharing! What is going on?

Posted by: Javems at December 26, 2021 06:14 PM (AmoqO)

323 Several months ago we got the smaller Stargazer cast iron skillet and I'm in love. It doesn't have the bumpy surface newer Lodge pans have. After a couple of seasoning sessions, I can use the Stargazer like non-stick. Eggs slide around and cleaning is easy. Our Christmas gift to ourselves was to order the bigger size skillet.

After doing some research, I'm going to try sanding a piece of Lodge cast iron to get a smoother surface and re-season it. Just requires a palm sander and a few grits of sanding disks.

Posted by: JTB at December 26, 2021 06:14 PM (7EjX1)

324 It might be apocryphal, but I heard an interesting story about how the Santa tracker began. Apparently, back in the 50s, some company (Radio Shack, maybe?) accidentally published an ad with a misprint that instructed local moppets to call Santa at a number that actually that actually rang through to some big, swinging dick at NORAD. After the initial moment of panic where he thought he was about to be instructed to extinguish humanity on Christmas, he figured out the score, and he started the Santa tracker tradition.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 26, 2021 06:14 PM (hQ23g)

325 Posted by: meh at December 26, 2021 06:09 PM (Ys0sg)

I baked my pumpkin pies in the toaster oven , it worked very well and was quicker

Posted by: CN...FJB at December 26, 2021 06:14 PM (ONvIw)

326 I've looked for weeks and have only found two small bags, and I'm not sharing! What is going on?
Posted by: Javems

It's the FJB economy. Celebrate!

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 06:15 PM (qpolg)

327 You can get either a 1/4" socket set or a handle to fit the hex head bit to remove them, probably 1/4" or maybe 5/16".

Posted by: Skip at December 26, 2021 06:16 PM (2JoB8)

328 HUGE fan of my toaster over. Roasting cashews. One serving of onion rings. A froze roll. Broiled grapefruit. Reheat pizza.

It would be hard for me to rank order the small kitchen appliances we use regularly. But toaster oven is right up there. Husband uses it too.

Posted by: Marica at December 26, 2021 06:16 PM (Yztc6)

329 Just to show how spoiled we have gotten, my grandmother baked bread every day and cooked for 7 kids on a wood burning stove. When they got natural gas my dad and uncles had to force her to get rid of it.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 06:17 PM (+ya+t)

330 Just got here, but the Breville smart oven is the shizzle for toaster oven stuff.
Mrs VIA loves hers.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice. Asymptomatic raycist at December 26, 2021 06:18 PM (3D/fK)

331 Jewel encrusted P-38 makes no more sense than a pearl handled 45cal. Blued and wood grips are fine.

Posted by: Skip at December 26, 2021 06:18 PM (2JoB8)

332 I can use the Stargazer like non-stick.""

Those look pretty wonderful. 20% off on pre-order of the 13.5 inch braiser. What a beautiful pan. Hmmm....

Posted by: lizabth at December 26, 2021 06:18 PM (L3Rsz)

333 I loved cooking on my Franklin stove when I had one. It's burning all day, every day already. Just pop whatever you're cooking right on it, day or night.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 26, 2021 06:19 PM (hQ23g)

334 Where I live, heating up the house is an issue. It makes the AC run like crazy, and the rest of the house gets chilly. We rarely use the gas oven during summer.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at December 26, 2021 06:20 PM (7cRTM)

335 The problem, Skip, is I need the extra leverage to reach it. I have a ton of socket sets. Leaning over the door on my tippy toes even with the shelves out. And it's dark. Window in the kitchen faces north. Need left had to keep balanced. Will have a flash lite mounted inside.

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 06:20 PM (qpolg)

336 332 ... "Those look pretty wonderful. 20% off on pre-order of the 13.5 inch braiser. What a beautiful pan. Hmmm...."

lizabeth,

I looked at that but thought the larger skillet suited us better. Also, the braiser won't be available for about six months or so.

BTW, the Stargazer site has some really good tips on how to cook with their pans and maintain them. And some good recipes. It's worth taking a look.

Posted by: JTB at December 26, 2021 06:24 PM (7EjX1)

337 My air fryer has replaced my toaster oven.

And I do have a built in MW oven and a regular gas oven (can't stand electric).

Air fryer cooks faster than a toaster oven and like the label says will fry (sort of) frozen food that is made for them and come out like they've been fried but with less grease, danger and tending them while they cook stuff. I see when searching for other stuff that people have used them in ways I would not have suspected. On stuff I wouldn't have thought to use it for. Can't remember exactly what right now.

My next thing is an electric tea pot. (just boils water) I've putting stuff in my den so I don't have to go back and forth to the kitchen. I spend most of my time there so the heat is down everywhere else. (brrrr) While getting stuff to eat or drink. If I had room I'd put a small refrigerator in the den too. I've got one but it makes too much noise and doesn't freeze stuff.

Posted by: jakee308 at December 26, 2021 06:25 PM (3YVDU)

338 I loved cooking on my Franklin stove when I had one. It's burning all day, every day already. Just pop whatever you're cooking right on it, day or night.
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I imagine in many ways it was easier, as long as you had wood, than many of the new newfangled gadgets we have now. Heated the house too.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 06:25 PM (+ya+t)

339 BTW, the Stargazer site has some really good tips on how to cook with their pans and maintain them. And some good recipes. It's worth taking a look.
Posted by: JTB

Very glad you mentioned these pans. Will definitely read more on their website.

Posted by: lizabth at December 26, 2021 06:25 PM (L3Rsz)

340 I was sold on a toaster oven 50 years ago when the cook I was working with made these really good finger food things: a green olive wrapped in a slice of cheese on a cracker. Bake until the cheese just melts and surrounds the olive. Excellent!

I got some other stuff too for the countertop. (and I'm sure I've got less room than anyone else) I got an ice maker. (it's clogged up right now I need to get to that) It doesn't freeze them solid and there's no freezer storage so they form ice shapes and if you don't use them they melt and once the water is back up it will refreeze some more. I like it because my refridge ice maker uses galvanized metal that is affected by my water and tastes terrible.

Posted by: jakee308 at December 26, 2021 06:28 PM (3YVDU)

341 but no effing Frito Scoops. I've looked for weeks and have only found two small bags, and I'm not sharing! What is going on?
Posted by: Javems

Oh Javems, I am so sorry. They were delicious.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 26, 2021 06:29 PM (mD/uy)

342 Between this and the proper direction in which to place the TP, several marriages or live-in couples could fail...

Posted by: Carlos Rodriguez at December 26, 2021 06:29 PM (ZTsF2)

343 I forgot... Now some "toaster ovens" also air fry... No messy splatters.

Posted by: Carlos Rodriguez at December 26, 2021 06:31 PM (ZTsF2)

344
Speaking of that cream cheese shortage in the sidebar, we had something of a regular cream shortage here locally. They cleaned out the groceries store of heavy cream, whipping cream, and light cream (the exact differences in those are about milk fat levels, I think) around Thanksgiving.

It's been hard to find any since. Miley found heavy cream some at a local Publix a few days ago, and got several small cartons.

This was real cream, not the refrigerated coffee creamer concoctions -- those remained available.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion (Mzdiz) at December 26, 2021 06:33 PM (Mzdiz)

345 I'm getting the electric water boiler for cup of noodles, instant coffee (I know), Tea and anything that needs some hot water.

Tired of boiling the water in the kitchen then schlepping everything back to the den. It's not that big and it's not gonna make a mess unless I get clumsy. So I can surf away while my water's getting hot.

Oh man cuponoodles are going up in price!!!

Posted by: jakee308 at December 26, 2021 06:33 PM (3YVDU)

346 I had fried chicken for supper tonight - fried it in lard. According to some dipshit suit at the FDA, I'm gonna die from the fat.

Had IVR for desert - it's my scheduled day. I actually read the side of the tube carefully today for the first time. It says not to eat horses that have been treated with IVR.

"Eat. Horses.?" Jeebus - And they say we are animals.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 26, 2021 06:33 PM (mD/uy)

347 I got an ice maker. (it's clogged up right now I need to get to that) It doesn't freeze them solid and there's no freezer storage so they form ice shapes and if you don't use them they melt and once the water is back up it will refreeze some more. I like it because my refridge ice maker uses galvanized metal that is affected by my water and tastes terrible.
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Call the company that made it. I got my Samsung fixed nearly free.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 06:33 PM (+ya+t)

348 JTB, thanks for telling me to look at Giant! Sorry I had to be away for a bit but I went back to find you because I knew you would tell me.

Posted by: bluebell at December 26, 2021 06:34 PM (wyw4S)

349 If you have cat(s) you have to put the tp so it rolls off the back. otherwise one day you will come home to the roll of tp unwound and all over the b'room floor. If they didn't also start playing with the pile of paper. Then pieces of tp is all over the place.

Ask me how I know. No wait. Don't.

Posted by: jakee308 at December 26, 2021 06:34 PM (3YVDU)

350 I have a recently purchased toaster/convection/air fryer which I am loving. Microwave is getting as much use as it used to.

Posted by: Tuna at December 26, 2021 06:34 PM (gLRfa)

351 341 but no effing Frito Scoops. I've looked for weeks and have only found two small bags, and I'm not sharing! What is going on?
Posted by: Javems

Oh Javems, I am so sorry. They were delicious.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 26, 2021 06:29 PM
We all know how this ends. Sitting on a porch roof eating a whole gallon can of chocolate pudding.

Posted by: Eromero at December 26, 2021 06:34 PM (0OP+5)

352 I've never used a toaster oven

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 26, 2021 06:35 PM (/bKbU)

353 It can be pumpkin pie time

Posted by: Skip at December 26, 2021 06:35 PM (2JoB8)

354 Ever since my wife sent me to Zabars to buy a toaster and I came home with our first toaster oven, we have never wavered. On our third one in 38 years. She still looks at it quizzically, as if to say "what the hell does this thing do?"

Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 26, 2021 06:35 PM (mE4sR)

355 Back when I could handle all the grease, I would buy Totino's frozen pizza as a base and make my own pizza on top of it...in the oven.
I tossed my toaster out the first time it caught on fire. Garlic cheese bread isn't with the smoke damage, let alone the potential for ending up houseless.

Posted by: Downcast at December 26, 2021 06:35 PM (AEMfu)

356 313, uhh, no. Lay a regular toaster on its' side and it becomes a toaster oven that accepts slices of pizza handily.

Posted by: Cicero Kaboom! Kid went to college at December 26, 2021 06:35 PM (n/szn)

357 Chili night!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 26, 2021 06:36 PM (mE4sR)

358 Anova has a new gizmo they call the "Precision Oven". Looks to be the combination of a steamer and a convection oven. I'm intrigued, but already short on counter space.

Posted by: Bacon Jeff at December 26, 2021 06:37 PM (m5ywb)

359 My friends gave me a toaster oven because they got a new one and this one had a bit of broken siding. I use it several days a week. I toast all of my sandwiches in it. I even have a toaster oven-size Silpat, but I don't use it when doing sandwiches. The broiler in the oven doesn't work as well for this because it doesn't have an element close-by on both sides.

Posted by: goodluckduck at December 26, 2021 06:37 PM (pCXlW)

360 uhh, no. Lay a regular toaster on its' side and it becomes a toaster oven that accepts slices of pizza handily.
Posted by: Cicero Kaboom! Kid went to college

You're a mechanical engineer, aren't you?

Posted by: Tonypete at December 26, 2021 06:37 PM (mD/uy)

361 walmart sells a fast food fries Frozen bag. I use that and my air fryer and I get fries almost like McDonald used to make.

Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside and thin cut.

Yum yum.

Can't do that with a toaster oven.

Posted by: jakee308 at December 26, 2021 06:38 PM (3YVDU)

362 There are no bagels here in southern Texas, and no pastrami. My husband says I probably within 100 miles who knows what a bagel is. I love bagels. I am going to see if Blocks Bagels in Columbus Ohio will overnight some bagels for us.

Posted by: megthered at December 26, 2021 06:39 PM (sfWd9)

363 Toaster Ovens reheat pizza far and away better than microwave. Also cheese toast!! Melted brie on crackers!! Can't do any of these in a vertical toaster. A must have.

Posted by: The Guy at December 26, 2021 06:39 PM (4cEdi)

364 Doggies got their long romp in the snow and now I get my glass of Dalwhinnie.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 26, 2021 06:39 PM (mE4sR)

365 CNN's CEO of the Year award to Pfizer CEO!

https://twitter.com/JackPosobiec/status/
1475238580318572544

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at December 26, 2021 06:39 PM (UHVv4)

366 Buck, thank you for filling in for CBD while he recovers from his hangover or whatever.

I was kind of hoping for Ace's recipe for oversalted stuffing and dropped pumpkin pie, but we can't have everything I guess.

Posted by: bluebell at December 26, 2021 06:40 PM (wyw4S)

367 Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside and thin cut.

Yum yum.

Can't do that with a toaster oven.
Posted by: jakee308

One of the very dangerous things about owning an air-fryer. I'd never make fries if I had to cook in oil. Now, with an air-fryer, it's way too easy.

Posted by: lizabth at December 26, 2021 06:41 PM (L3Rsz)

368 Wendy's has radio commercials for their hand cut/ skin on fries. Not many places have hand cut fries anymore. I may give them a try.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 06:41 PM (+ya+t)

369 walmart sells a fast food fries Frozen bag. I use that and my air fryer and I get fries almost like McDonald used to make.

Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside and thin cut.

Yum yum.

Can't do that with a toaster oven.
Posted by: jakee308
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Do you recall temp and time?

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc. etc. at December 26, 2021 06:41 PM (8u/ei)

370 Buck makes total sense wgt French Toast.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 26, 2021 06:41 PM (/bKbU)

371
Did CNN have that "award" previously, or did the just make it up for Bond villain Bourla?

Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion (Mzdiz) at December 26, 2021 06:41 PM (Mzdiz)

372 Antique main oven is out, thermostat broke and I can't find parts. One of these days I'll fabricate a thermocouple and a PID loop, but right now it's used for pan storage. I upgraded the Cuisinart toaster oven to a newer one with air-fry capability and have been "frying" lots of 'taters, wedge-cut with a thin coating of olive oil. Cheap, easy, tasty, and nutritious.

Posted by: Socratease at December 26, 2021 06:41 PM (oqnjT)

373 We all know how this ends. Sitting on a porch roof eating a whole gallon can of chocolate pudding.
Posted by: Eromero at December 26, 2021 06:34 PM

Hello, how you say, my brother! I thought I was the only Hordian who needed a gallon can!

Posted by: Paolo at December 26, 2021 06:42 PM (a3Q+t)

374 You know what else is handy? Electric frying pans. I used one for awhile but didn't replace it. I hate microwaves. I'm not sure if I'll move the air fryer. I'm just not big on electrical cooking devices, although I did buy some here.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 26, 2021 06:43 PM (YynYJ)

375 There are no bagels here in southern Texas, and no pastrami.
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Try homemade pastrami.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 06:43 PM (+ya+t)

376 Wendy's has radio commercials for their hand cut/ skin on fries. Not many places have hand cut fries anymore. I may give them a try.
Posted by: dartist

Made thin handcut, peel-on fries today.

Cut, soaked, dried, tossed with a little dab of oil, threw them in the air-fryer 400 degree for 11 minutes.

Most excellent.

Posted by: lizabth at December 26, 2021 06:43 PM (L3Rsz)

377 Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc. etc. at December 26, 2021 06:41 PM (8u/ei)

360 for 12 or so min.

The more you're trying to fry the longer. I just cover the bottom of the food pan and a bit so I go about 8-10.

As with a mw it's the timing that takes getting used to.

Posted by: jakee308 at December 26, 2021 06:45 PM (3YVDU)

378 No preheat.

Posted by: jakee308 at December 26, 2021 06:45 PM (3YVDU)

379 Buck makes total sense wgt French Toast.
Posted by: Muad'dib at December 26, 2021 06:41 PM (/bKbU)
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It's about time we had someone speaking common sense about French toast around here.

Posted by: bluebell at December 26, 2021 06:45 PM (wyw4S)

380 Wendy's has radio commercials for their hand cut/ skin on fries. Not many places have hand cut fries anymore. I may give them a try.
Posted by: dartist

In-N-Out and Mighty Fine have them. Carl's Jr. has fries with skin, but I doubt they're hand-cut.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 26, 2021 06:46 PM (a3Q+t)

381 Try homemade pastrami.
Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 06:43 PM (+ya+t)
I am not a cook. I don't even know where pastrami comes from on the cow. I tried Christmas cookies this year and forgot the butter. Wondered why they looked so dry.

Posted by: megthered at December 26, 2021 06:47 PM (sfWd9)

382 Try homemade pastrami.
Posted by: dartist

Have you tried any of the fermented meats? That's my next project, I think... once I get all this venison ground and turned into summer sausage.

Posted by: MkY at December 26, 2021 06:48 PM (cPGH3)

383 Cut, soaked, dried, tossed with a little dab of oil, threw them in the air-fryer 400 degree for 11 minutes.
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I love fries. I'm delaying trying to make garlic and butter fries from a place near here. Killer fries.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 06:49 PM (+ya+t)

384 When the Mrs. and I were living in different states due to our work situations for a couple of years she bought a toaster oven for our apartment (she was in the state with the house). Used it all the time. Only time the oven was on was when she was visiting. Thing was like the roommate from Heaven. Still have it in the garage over a decade and a half later. She says it takes up too much counter space to have out. Not gonna argue.

Posted by: President Donald Trump at December 26, 2021 06:49 PM (QMwOT)

385 I have a convection oven, a/k/a fancy toaster oven, because I had to replace my stove last year and I could not afford the huge price increases. So I waited, last January I found a plain vanilla model for almost $1,000 and was told it would not be delivered for three to six months. Still don't have it and the delivery time is now six to eight months because of the supply chain issues. I cancelled the order.

Posted by: MC at December 26, 2021 06:49 PM (ACI7s)

386 I love fries. I'm delaying trying to make garlic and butter fries from a place near here. Killer fries.
Posted by: dartist

That sound way too good.

Posted by: lizabth at December 26, 2021 06:50 PM (L3Rsz)

387 Have you tried any of the fermented meats? That's my next project, I think... once I get all this venison ground and turned into summer sausage.
Posted by: MkY at December 26, 2021 06:48 PM (cPGH3

If you try kiviak, let us know...

Posted by: Bacon Jeff at December 26, 2021 06:51 PM (m5ywb)

388 I don't even know where pastrami comes from on the cow.
Posted by: megthered at December 26, 2021 06:47 PM

If you're talking beef pastrami, it's generally from the rear end of the brisket, but can be found made from the round and short rib.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 26, 2021 06:51 PM (a3Q+t)

389 andycanuck they have been worshiping at the feet of the Covid God so why wouldn't it be a Big Pharma CEO?

Posted by: Skip at December 26, 2021 06:51 PM (2JoB8)

390 Have you tried any of the fermented meats? That's my next project, I think... once I get all this venison ground and turned into summer sausage.
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Yes, made some really nice salami from here.

https://drybagsteak.com/

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 06:52 PM (+ya+t)

391 375 There are no bagels here in southern Texas, and no pastrami.
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Try homemade pastrami.
Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 06:43 PM (+ya+t)

Not helping the "Move to Southern Texas" case!
Unless that is the plan....

Posted by: President Donald Trump at December 26, 2021 06:53 PM (QMwOT)

392 Covid has been the secret to the takeover of the country by the Marxists

Posted by: Skip at December 26, 2021 06:54 PM (2JoB8)

393 357 Chili night!
Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 26, 2021 06:36 PM (mE4sR)

But Hot Tamale!

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 26, 2021 06:54 PM (evAgx)

394 Covid has been the secret to the takeover of the country by the Marxists
Posted by: Skip

Yes. And I think it has kind of blown up in their faces.

Posted by: lizabth at December 26, 2021 06:54 PM (L3Rsz)

395 Posted by: MC at December 26, 2021 06:49 PM (ACI7s)

So, a guy goes to a Trabant dealership, and pays for the car. He waits the usual ten years and goes to take delivery. He asks if there are any with a stripe he could have. The dealer says he'll go check. He comes back and says "we don't have any with stripes. But we do have one with electric windows and seats, if you want that."

The guy says "Wow! You're kidding me!"

The dealer replies "yeah, well, you started it."

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 26, 2021 06:55 PM (hQ23g)

396 Bruger's left the Pacific Northwest years ago and has yet to return.

Bastards.

When in southern California I tell myself not to patronize them for leaving.

I always breakdown.

Posted by: President Donald Trump at December 26, 2021 06:56 PM (QMwOT)

397 Have you tried any of the fermented meats? That's my next project, I think... once I get all this venison ground and turned into summer sausage.

Btw, the link goes to bags you put the meat in and dry in your fridge. No need for drying contraption.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 06:56 PM (+ya+t)

398 387 Have you tried any of the fermented meats? That's my next project, I think... once I get all this venison ground and turned into summer sausage.
Posted by: MkY at December 26, 2021 06:48 PM (cPGH3

If you try kiviak, let us know...

Posted by: Bacon Jeff at December 26, 2021 06:51 PM (m5ywb)
You can substitute a beaver for the seal, but the auks may be a problem. Maybe pigeons?

Posted by: Eromero at December 26, 2021 06:56 PM (0OP+5)

399 Several months ago we got the smaller Stargazer cast iron skillet...

Can you use it to make Stargazer Pie?

https://tinyurl.com/yc5tvnpu

Posted by: naturalfake at December 26, 2021 06:56 PM (5NkmN)

400 Bacon Jeff?

Posted by: Infidel at December 26, 2021 07:00 PM (qpolg)

401 Just never enough time to get your meat out.

Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 07:00 PM (+ya+t)

402 To all you gun runners
GUN NOOD

Posted by: Skip guy who says NOOD at December 26, 2021 07:01 PM (2JoB8)

403 There are no bagels here in southern Texas, and no pastrami.
Posted by: megthered at December 26, 2021 06:39 PM (sfWd9)

Surely one of the college towns has a deli with bagels?

I can't imaging there not being any bagels in Texas.

Worst comes to worst order them from Walmart or Amazon. Don't know how far they are so not how fresh they might be.

I'm trying some snack cakes from Amazon. See how much of a mess they come in. I figure with winter they won't be melted, *knock on wood* but they may get stepped on or tossed. Or put with heavy items.

Posted by: jakee308 at December 26, 2021 07:01 PM (3YVDU)

404 The lovely and practical Mrs naturalfake uses the toaster oven more than I do.

She loves the air fry function, particularly for vegetables.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 26, 2021 07:02 PM (5NkmN)

405 This is OT.

What the Hell happened? Back in the day, I met a girl at church. Went on a date and said "you want to make love?"

She said "okay."

So we boinked and fell in love and got married and had kids and had a wonderful time together.

Now, she is in Heaven. Dating now involves politics and COVID and shit. I long for the old days..

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 26, 2021 07:04 PM (rDgjh)

406 Dating now involves politics and COVID and shit. I long for the old days..
Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 26, 2021 07:04 PM (rDgjh)

Soon enough, relationships outside the confines of Big Tech's Metaverse will be illegal, and procreation will be by permit only. Glad I got in under the wire, in the last years of the human experience.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 26, 2021 07:06 PM (hQ23g)

407 Thanks, dartist

Posted by: MkY at December 26, 2021 07:08 PM (cPGH3)

408 Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 26, 2021 07:04 PM (rDgjh)

I've found that when we long for the good ol' days what we're really missing is our youth and not knowing what the future held and making of it what we could.

Remember the past, prepare for the future but live in the present.

And always, always, HAVE FUN!! don't let it matter who you are with or not.

Posted by: jakee308 at December 26, 2021 07:10 PM (3YVDU)

409 Re: good brands of frozen pizza, I just ask the kitchen of our favorite pizza place to take our pizza out of the oven a few minutes early, take it home and freeze it in freezer type baggies. When you'd like a couple of pieces of pizza just take 2 out of the baggie and place them, frozen, directly on the rack in a toaster oven at 350degrees ( I have a 10 year old Breville) for 5 minutes or so. Tastes like just made.

Posted by: Akua Makana at December 26, 2021 07:10 PM (YkUJb)

410 Late to the thread, but I like toaster ovens for crisping up cold pizza. A microwave will give you a quick reanimation of said 'za, but too long and the cheese is molten rubber and the bread is hard.

Ditto bagels with toppings.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Sans-Culottes at December 26, 2021 07:18 PM (Dc2NZ)

411 I thank God that such a sweetheart lived.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 26, 2021 07:21 PM (rDgjh)

412 megthered, try HEB. That's where my parents get their bagels.

Posted by: Elisabeth G. Wolfe at December 26, 2021 07:31 PM (A65/D)

413 Our toaster was always burning toast. Pitched it and got a Breville toaster oven. Had for years and love it. Toast, bagel, roast broil and way cheaper than blasting the oven. Which women are you talking to? No issue with fires either.

Posted by: keena at December 26, 2021 07:32 PM (RiTnx)

414 I thank God that such a sweetheart lived.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 26, 2021 07:21 PM (rDgjh)

There you go. Now do what you know she'd want you to do. Not worrying about the past. She knows you love her. Now go meet other people and/or do other things. Your life isn't over for whatever reason. If you find no reason then make one. If you see a reason then get busy. Or just relax and enjoy some time off.

Posted by: jakee308 at December 26, 2021 07:38 PM (3YVDU)

415 Unless you're used to it, Christmas can be a tricky time of the year emotions wise.

It goes with the weather and the less Sun and everyone else seems to be having fun. Well you can enjoy yourself. It's not impossible and it's not insulting to someone's memory.

I admit these days are weird and scary but that's all the more reason to stand up, be strong and be prepared.

Posted by: jakee308 at December 26, 2021 07:41 PM (3YVDU)

416 I was kind of hoping for Ace's recipe for oversalted stuffing and dropped pumpkin pie, but we can't have everything I guess.

Posted by: bluebell at December 26, 2021 06:40 PM (wyw4S)

I know this is too late, but I sat thinking if he combined the 2, he would have solved all his mentioned problems (one of those "turn the disaster into the new amazing food invention, like ice cream cones" situations)...

Posted by: Nova local at December 26, 2021 07:47 PM (exHjb)

417 Emeril's air fryer for the win! Does that count as a toaster oven? My husband wanted one, I did the "but counter space" argument, but he eventually prevailed. He was right it is much more convenient for a pair of empty nesters. Now if we are feeding the clan or baking, that's where the regular oven shines.

Posted by: Inisfree at December 26, 2021 07:50 PM (JvFhS)

418 Women do not have an instinctive feel for physics. The power drain and heat load, plus longer heating cycle of the oven makes no logical sense for small items.

Posted by: Smarty at December 26, 2021 08:11 PM (LCKbS)

419 Sorry for being late chiming in on the toaster oven debate. I was baking cinnamon rolls in my new Ninja air fryer/toaster oven.

I'm female and I LOVE the dang thing. Can't see myself using the the big oven ever again except maybe for something really big like a turkey.

New breeds of toaster ovens are really good.

Other plus: toaster ovens are so much easier to keep clean than he biggens.

Posted by: itsacookbook at December 26, 2021 08:13 PM (yPxXc)

420 419�Sorry for being late chiming in on the toaster oven debate. I was baking cinnamon rolls in my new Ninja air fryer/toaster oven

Yup. The toaster over is retrograde boomer nostalgia. Get with it people. Air fryers are the wave of the future. My Blackstone has two air fryers below the deck. Much larger than the ninjas and big enough for large clans.

Posted by: runninrebel at December 26, 2021 08:23 PM (mQoUp)

421 I like Home Run Inn frozen pizzas.
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The original restaurant is near here and I just don't care for them. Everybody loves them, I'm going to try the restaurant to see if there's something wrong with me. I wouldn't get an argument from many people I know.
Posted by: dartist at December 26, 2021 05:4

Oh Heel dartist we all know there's something wrong w/ you. You live in IL like we do!
HRI frozen is our usual go to in that dept. Of course we dr it up, add more cheese, mushrooms, onions Pretty good for the price.

Posted by: Farmer at December 26, 2021 08:32 PM (55Qr6)

422 My husband of 38 years asks about this thread: "Why the hell are these guys cooking anything? "

Posted by: Brunnhilde at December 26, 2021 09:07 PM (E3FAu)

423 Wife and I both love our toaster oven. She sold it to me and I grew to love it. Our built in microwave died about three years ago and we never bothered to replace it. If hangs there over the stove, useless, only because to remove it look awful without a hood or new cabinets.

Posted by: Scansy at December 26, 2021 09:23 PM (nIBBl)

424 Late addition:

You can run a toaster oven off a small inverter generator. It's portable to places that don't have ovens (or don't have working ovens).

My wife LOVES our toaster oven for those reasons. Anyone who says "but you have a regular oven" has lived in a first world bubble.

Posted by: somedood - skull mountain sherpa at December 26, 2021 09:23 PM (sSrKq)

425 My wife is the one who insisted we GET a toaster oven and insists on using on just about anything that'll fit into it. (I grew up using a range-top for just about anything people use a microwave or a toaster oven for.)

Sorry fellas, she's spoken for (and no, she's an only daughter, no sisters).

Posted by: SouthCentralPA at December 26, 2021 10:23 PM (CRBWR)

426 #30 Banana Dream: Sam the Cooking Guy has some pretty awesome recipes. Been reading and bookmarking several to make for the New Year. Thanks!

Posted by: S.Lynn at December 26, 2021 11:31 PM (ICbXt)

427 Actual woman, I have the opposite issue. My husband doesn't use the toaster oven as much as I. I like it better than the microwave, as it gives that lovely toasty crust to many food (microwave leaves them mushy).
Less use of energy, doesn't require getting all the pans out of it (husband stores unused pans in the stove.
Best used for those one-person meals.

Posted by: Linda S Fox at December 27, 2021 06:19 AM (G6b2l)

428 I bought our toaster oven, but my wife uses it more than I do. She can make perfect toast in it, which I really can't do. Mine is always a lot darker on one side or the other. (Oddly, it's not always the top or the bottom that's darker, they seem to switch randomly.)

I do, however, sometimes use it to bake or reheat things. It's excellent for making half a dozen cookies from frozen cookie dough, so you can mix up a batch of cookie dough and have every cookie hot and fresh from the oven.

Posted by: DavidD at December 27, 2021 08:51 AM (fLo5M)

429 We have a toaster oven, a toaster, a regular oven, and a microwave. Each has its purpose. My husband and I agree that each does certain things better. A few examples. Toaster oven: open face grilled cheese, melted cheese and pickled jalapenos on tostito rounds. Toaster: toast. Oven: baking, roasts, etc. Microwave: quick reheating of small portions (that don't need to be crisp), heating soup, melting butter or chocolate for recipes.

Posted by: Lois at December 27, 2021 09:35 AM (whLKa)

430 I use my Cosori 12 in 1 at least once every day. Defrosting, air frying, toasting, etc. It's amazing, and, for someone with a lifetime of back issues, I do not have to bend over to use!!!! This is my 4th toaster oven, and by far the best!!!!

Posted by: El Cheepo Gooseman at December 27, 2021 10:29 AM (lOj/m)

431 Sounds to me like you and your friends are a bunch of guys who don't know how to use the microwave correctly. I can microwave a potato and have it with the texture, even warmth, and crinkly skin of an oven-baked potato. What would I need a toaster oven for, then?

The one guy I know who has a toaster oven is a pretentious New York liberal.

Posted by: rold at December 27, 2021 11:57 AM (KHx0C)

432 25 Came across a couple recipes I intend to try in the near future.

Chicken Mulligatawny Soup -
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Does one need a hunting license for mulligatawnies and where are they found?

Posted by: Ciampino at December 27, 2021 02:15 PM (qfLjt)

433 193 We neither own now, nor will we again own a microwave. They make your food taste funny and I'm convinced that they change the composition of whatever you are hearing.
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This may come as a surprise to you but cooking, in any form, changes the chemical composition of any food.

Posted by: Ciampino at December 27, 2021 02:57 PM (qfLjt)

434 329 Just to show how spoiled we have gotten, my grandmother baked bread every day and cooked for 7 kids on a wood burning stove. When they got natural gas my dad and uncles had to force her to get rid of it.
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Nothing else like fresh Italian bread from a wood-burning oven/kiln.

Posted by: Ciampino at December 27, 2021 03:25 PM (qfLjt)

435 342 Between this and the proper direction in which to place the TP, several marriages or live-in couples could fail...
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If you have cats then there is only ONE way to mount the TP roll.

Posted by: Ciampino at December 27, 2021 03:29 PM (qfLjt)

436 346 "Eat. Horses.?" Jeebus - And they say we are animals.
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Why the surprise? In other parts of the world horse ad donkey meat is eaten. Do you find anything strange about eating deer (bambi, moose/carinou), bison, etc.?

Posted by: Ciampino at December 27, 2021 03:34 PM (qfLjt)

437 my wife just happens to have a logical part of her brain that comes into use when money and practicality come into play. she would fight you if you tried to take her toaster oven, and you'd lose.

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