For Christmas my mom got me a toaster oven. It was the best gift I ever. It helps me roast,broil and toast my vegetables. I feel it has helped me turn more healthy options. I use it more than I do my stove!
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I have used a toaster oven for about 15 years. I have gone through a couple of them. They are great for cooking for 1 person instead of turning on the oven for 1 piece of chicken or 1 potato etc.
BALLOUZOO5/4/2010 11:41:00 PM
It also saves a lot of electricity!! Ovens and dryers are the biggest energy suckers!!
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