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Toasters are fine for toasting bread, but toaster ovens are more versatile and may make more sense for some families. Not only can toaster ovens make toast, most can reheat a slice of pizza or broil a hamburger patty. Some can even roast a small chicken. A toaster oven can provide a handy bridge between the toaster and the oven for those who have the counter space. See our report on toaster ovens for more information.
Want some more tips on how to choose a toaster? The Only-Cookware.com blog has some good suggestions.
There are not one, but two, online toaster museums.
ConsumerGuide.com has an article by Marshall Brain that explains toaster technology with photographs and a video.
For toast-related recipes, watch this slide show at Delish.com.
Check out the unusual toasters, from skulls to Hello Kitty, at DirectoryJournal.com.
WebUrbanist.com also weighs in with some unusual novelty toasters.
ConsumersDigest.com features an informative buyer's guide covering average costs and various features of toasters.
Rob Walker of The New York Times says the Back to Basics Egg and Muffin Toaster is evidence of profit in innovation.
Sometimes toasters don't pop up very high, forcing the user to unplug the toaster and dig out the bread product -- or buy a new toaster. Neither is necessary with a set of cheap bamboo toast tongs. Several models are featured at TheFind.com.
Wikipedia traces the history and evolution of the toaster.
Campers don't have to give up toast for breakfast, thanks to an unusual outdoor toaster.
Physics.org debunks the myth that toast always lands butter side down, and gives a handy tip on how to ensure your toast always lands butter side up.
Manufacturers' websites offer specifications and pictures of their toaster lines:
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