[BenF]

ok, something of a random post but I'd appreciate the benefit of your experience...

I moved into my present house 8 years ago and 'inherited' a very basic, old toaster from the previous owner which I have been using ever since. It is naff as it toasts only about 3/4 of each side of a slice of bread at a time.

My circumstances have changed now and I have decided I can afford to buy a new one. The problem is that I have no idea what to get. I have looked online and found toasters that cost up to about £150. Having never actually bought one before, what do I look for? Can anyone recommend one to me? The only thing I know is that I need a 2-slice toaster rather than a 4-slice job.

Thanks in advance!

[LisaDJ]

Bloomin hell just go and buy a toaster I think ours is a Breville 4 slice jobbie - its ok but it doesn't brown very evenly. However, I'm not picky.
It depends on how picky you are over your toast

This post has been edited by LisaDJ: 29 May 2009 - 07:11 PM

[hotrodspike]

Do it over the fire, like a proper Black Country mon!!

[BenF]

I think ours is a Breville 4 slice jobbie - its ok but it doesn't brown very evenly.

then I'd be no better off!

[Midnight Blue]

Go look in a shop and buy the one that you like the look of .... a toaster is a toaster!!!

[LisaDJ]

Well yeah, you don't find out unless you buy one...

Unless you type in "toaster make reviews" in google, or look at websites like CIAO (they do a lot of reviews) but you have to have one in mind I suppose

[Midnight Blue]

You could always use the grill instead, Ben - a lot less stressful than finding the right toaster

[zara014]

I think I paid about a fiver for mine lol

Asda special and does the job for me

[happy-kat]

I like the look of this one
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/part...STER.htm#tabrev

[Midnight Blue]

I bought a cheap one too ... it toasts fresh bread and frozen bread and even has a setting to reheat. It has more than enough heat settings for light brown through to burnt and browns evenly. I find it easier to use the grill than get it out of the cupboard though, unless I am using the grill at the same time for other food.

[BenF]

I like the look of this one
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/part...STER.htm#tabrev

what a coincidence, Kate - that is exactly the model I was looking at, but on a different site!

I am just not sure you get for that sort of price that you don't get by spending half the amount!

[Midnight Blue]

But will it match your kitchen/other equipment?

[happy-kat]

we leave our toaster out, I use it daily. I like the easy look of this toaster (on the eyes) so that is worth the extra dosh on the cheap rust bucket I currently use that aint great

[BenF]

But will it match your kitchen/other equipment?

I am a bloke. Blokes either do not have colour coordination or do not care. I am not sure which is true in my case, but either way as long as it makes good toast that is all that matters to me

we leave our toaster out, I use it daily. I like the easy look of this toaster (on the eyes) so that is worth the extra dosh on the cheap rust bucket I currently use that aint great

I agree, Kate - it is attractive and the features of it also look good - though I am not sure I would use them all!

Between writing university references I shall continue to look!


(with apologies to blokes who do have colour coordination, of course )

(or who care! )

[warrenpenalver]

Ben!! LMAO at colour co-ordination!!

you shouldnt need to spend more than £20 - 30 for a good quality toaster. Something with a easily removable crumb tray, easy to use control and maybe even a "reheat" button for cold toast if your being flash.

One hint of warning, being an english gent, I'm sure you like crumpets! If so avoid your £5 "value" specials as ive found out the hard way when i tried to cook crumpets in a tesco value toaster and it made the crumpets all stick on the toaster cage and burn

[Midnight Blue]

Do you go in for crumpet, Ben?

[BenF]

I don't wish to incriminate myself, Pat

I will be heeding Warren's advice, however

[pumarv6]

Here we go...

[BenF]

you are a cruel man, Ed

[warrenpenalver]

cruel but funny!