Toasting bread has come a long way since 1893 when the first electric toaster was invented in Scotland. Today’s modern toaster, and their culinary cousin, the toaster oven, have a multitude of functions that go way beyond solely toasting bread. Let’s take a look at how the toaster and the toaster oven can both benefit your household in 2020.

Are you looking for a great toaster or toaster oven check out The Williams Food Equipment Shop

The Toaster

Toasting and defrosting bread products is a toaster’s claim to fame. Whether it be a 2-slice or 4-slice model, the toaster is critic to breakfasts around the world. The toaster heats up coils that are extremely close to the food, thus saving time and energy. The toaster is small enough to be stored on the counter continuously, without ever being an eyesore. The cost of a nominal, so if toast for sandwiches and breakfast are your only concern, a toaster should be atop your counter currently. Ranging from under $100 for some great models of toasters renders the toaster a great gift for the breakfast lover as well!

The Toaster Oven

Toasting can be done and so much more with a toaster oven. Some toaster ovens these days allow for air frying technology as well as roasting, baking, and dehydrating. The intuitive dial control with 14 presets brings the toaster oven into the future. The toaster oven is truly a smaller version of your own oven, but the heat-up time is decreased due to their diminutive size. The greatest attribute among all the bells and whistles a toaster oven brings to your home is the fact that it too, is small enough (around 1 cubic foot) to stay a top the kitchen counter without the need to be stored when not in use. And with toaster ovens starting at a mere couple hundred dollars, the investment in this kitchen appliance is an absolute must-have!

Which Appliance is Right for You?

Both the toaster oven and the toaster are viable candidates to sit proudly in your kitchen due to their size and price. The variables are only yours when having to choose either electrical device. Take into consideration these five factors:

Size

When speaking of the size of a toaster or a toaster oven, there are two different thoughts. The exterior size of the unit is important if one wishes to keep it out on the counter all the time. The secondary factor of the size of the toaster or toaster oven is how much food can be cooked at once? Now a days, selecting a 2 or 4-slice toaster, with the length and depth of the slots needed for either bagels, artisan breads, or simply a slice of white are easily measurable to your specs. Same goes with the dimensions of a toaster oven.

Related: How to Get Rid of Rust from Metal Kitchenware

Cost

As mentioned early, toasters and toaster ovens have come down in price due to the advancements in current technologies. Purchasing a toaster and a toaster oven is easily obtainable and greatly needed. Starting at less than $100 for a terrific toaster, and the meals you can create for your family’s breakfast alone, will pay for itself. Acquiring a toaster oven is essential for a family of four. Reheating pizza, to roasting a small chicken is worth it when cooked in a toaster oven. Plus, the toaster oven is the MVA (most valuable appliance) of the least expensive, multi-tasking kitchen machines ever!

Ease of Use

The ease of use of both the toaster and the toaster oven is incredible for the entire family to use. Typically, both models are safe, with heat illuminating from the coils or filaments. Teaching the young ones about cooking and heat safety start with the toaster. With digital models of both units readily available, a push of the button will guarantee perfectly toasted bread each morning. The toaster oven, and its variety of functions are all on the front of the unit, easy for anyone to cook, bake, toast, or roast.

Sandwich Making

So, here is a crazy hack we just learned! Place your toaster (one with wide slots) on its side. Then place a piece of cheese on top of one slice into the bottom slot, with the remaining slice of bread going into the top slot. And within a minute or two, you have a grilled cheese sandwich! Other ideas for sandwiches in the toaster are one-sided, toasted bread topped with a cornucopia of ingredients. The toaster oven on the other hand, can broil which adds more complexity to your sandwich creativity!

Related: 15 Surprising Things You Can Make in a Panini Press

Versatility

The versatility of the toaster isn’t the biggest part of a toaster’s charm. Being able to defrost and/or toast a bread product will always remain a toaster’s claim to fame. The toaster oven on the other and has numerous tricks up its sleeve to not only toast, but bake, broil, air fry, and dehydrate. These variables with the toast and toaster oven make both worth the buy!

Additional Considerations

The above mentioned are factors related to the equipment themselves. Now it’s time to take into account why you and your household need a toaster and a toaster oven. Think About these three pieces as you go about your toaster and toaster oven purchase:

Consider What You Eat

If you love to experiment with different cooking methods, then a toaster oven will be right up your alley! For example, a four pound bird can be air-fried in a Cuisinart Airfryer Convection Oven! Broiling cheeses which lay a top your sandwich is turned GBD(golden brown and delicious) in minutes. Then too, if a quick piece of toast in the morning is as far as you wish to take your culinary prowess, then the KitchenAid 2-Slice Long Slot Toaster with High Lift Lever will suit your needs just fine.

Consider Your Time

Time is of the essence these days. Luckily, the toaster and toaster oven bring speed into cooking since their invention. A piece of toast only takes 5 minutes or less, so being hungry on your way to work or school should never happen. The toaster oven of today brings such a variety of applications, that food is prepared quickly when using a toaster oven compared to a regular oven. If you are a “foody” then a new toaster oven should be your next buy!

Related: Pressure Cooker vs. Slow Cooker

Consider Your Space

Many people wish to keep their toaster or toaster oven out on the counter. Typically, this is easily handled due to the compact nature of the appliance. Just measure the space in your kitchen, cabin, or galley to ensure for proper spacing. Our website will give you all the needed measurements on any product that might be a questionable fit in your abode. One thing you will never worry about is the aesthetics of the unit. They are all stunning enough to be allowed counter-top status!

So, Which Appliance is Best for You?

After all our inputs into the world of toasters and toaster ovens, we hope that we have made your decision easier. We have always felt that at the price point of both a toaster and toaster oven, they both can easily fit into your budget and your home. We are proud to partner with Sezzle for an even cooler, hassle-free purchasing experience! Sezzle is a payment solution that gives you the freedom to buy now and pay later - with no interest! When you complete a purchase with Sezzle, WFE will process your order just like you paid in full, but you will have only paid a fraction of the cost.

If you're looking for high quality appliances check out The Williams Food Equipment website.