You'd be in competition with those guys that spray the lawn green. :-) Hmm. There could be potential for some collaboration here...

I'm not keen on disposable appliances either. On the other hand, I think it's not unusual for toaster ovens to break so if it is going to break, I would rather be out $20 than $100. The cheapo B&D is certainly not amazing, smallish, and white, but all in my family like to melt cheese on bread, bagels, etc which means either doing in broiler or toasting in a toaster and then popping in oven. Too much of a pain for me. Breville is certainly way more aesthetically appealing. One other feature with the B&D that works well is the warming. Had some hotdog buns tonight for kids and I put them in warm - didn't overheat them and dry them out. Put a somewhat stale baguette (because I had left it out in paper bag overnight) to warm this am and it made it seem fresh. I also like that crumb tray just pulls out from the front. Don't want to give you the impression that this B&D is amazing, but for the 2-3 tasks that I need it for often, it is doing the trick. It does feel flimsier than the older B&Ds. My mother-in-law has an old one that is still going and is the best and idefinitely seems more solidly made. DH promised that if the toaster oven toasted quickly enough, he would be willing to remove toaster - two counter items to one! One caveat - but that was just me spacing out during morning school rush- I was making cinnamon toast and set timer too long then left room and forgot. I think the toast caught on fire - lots of smoke - but it cleaned up and still working like a charm. Now you know why I only buy the $20 ones (lol) Good luck and it's great reading your posts on my induction thread!

That was great! Such good dancers, and such an entertaining assortment of music and styles - thank you!

There IS a first for everything, even as simple as boiling water and also making toast! How To Boil Water: boiling pot of water Boiling water is very easy to do, but it is crucial to many meals, such as cooking rice and Pasta. Choose a pot that's large enough to hold the amount of water you want to boil, and has a lid that fits. You might be tempted to use water that's already warm or hot from the tap, but this water has been sitting in your pipes for some time, getting stale. Use cold water if you're going to drink it or cook with it. DonâÂÂt fill the pot all the way up. Keep in mind that anything you add to the boiling water will increase the volume, and plus, youâÂÂll need to allow room for those bubbles to do their thing. Without enough room in the pot, for example, rice or pasta will boil over. Place the pot on the stove and turn the heat to high. If you want to speed up the process, put a cover on it Check for steam escaping from under the lid, then lift the lid carefully to see how the water is doing. Look at the water. If large bubbles are rising from the bottom of the pot to the surface, the water is boiling. NOTE: Small bubbles that stay at the bottom or sides of the pot are air bubbles present in the water; they don't necessarily indicate that boiling is imminent. Wait for bubbles that rise to the top of the pot. Making toast? There are different ways to prepare toast. My way is baked. I don't care for toast under the broiler, or toast from a toaster. I prefer to butter my bread first with softened butter, then baked in the oven. How to make toast youâÂÂd be surprised how many people are unsure of this simple skill or end up burning it every time! IâÂÂve just given you a few pointers to guide you through so youâÂÂll be able to nail it from now on. serves 1 Ingredients ⢠2 slices of bread ⢠butter⢠jam, marmalade or other toppings To prepare your toast ⢠Start by getting your toppings ready ⢠Get your butter out of the fridge so it can come up to room temperature ⢠Get your jam or marmalade out of the fridge or cupboard ⢠Get your plate and knife ready To cook your toast ⢠If youâÂÂre using a toaster, set the control for how dark you want the toast to be before you put it in, push the button down and the toast will pop up when itâÂÂs ready ⢠If using the grill, preheat to high ⢠Once itâÂÂs nice and hot, put your slices of bread under the grill to toast ⢠Keep an eye on it and when youâÂÂve got a good colour, carefully pull them out and flip the slices over with some tongs ⢠Toast on the other side until perfect To serve your toast ⢠When your toast is how you like it, pop it straight on the plate and get spreading your favourite toppings while itâÂÂs still hot