Back to Basics TEM500 Egg-and-Muffin 2-Slice Toaster and Egg Poacher
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Back to BasicsBrand: Back to Basics
Model: TEM500
Color: Black
Product features:
- Innovative 3-in-1 appliance functions as toaster, egg cooker, and meat warmer
- Makes a breakfast sandwich in 4 minutes; wide toaster slots; light to dark toast settings
- Automatic shut-off for individual toasting and poaching functions; cancel button
- Easy-to-clean control touchpad; removable crumb tray; cord storage; measuring cup included
- Measures 7-1/5 by 15-1/4 by 8-1/6 inches; 1-year warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Back to Basics TEM500 Egg-and-Muffin 2-Slice Toaster and Egg Poacher
Customer Review: So convenient & idiot-proof; my favorite kitchen appliance!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a bit skeptical when I read all the rave reviews for this toaster. All 100+ reviews sounded too good to be true. But the reviewers weren't lying. I don't know how to cook anything other than instant noodles & microwave dinners. But I managed to use this toaster to make my own "Egg McMuffin" in just a few minutes! You can't imagine the self-satisfaction I got from that. I couldn't even make an egg before without difficulty, but now I can easily accomplish that with this toaster. I'm also not much of a housekeeper, but cleaning up was a breeze. Just wash the 3 small trays and wipe the heating/water tray with a paper towel soaked in some white vinegar. I would have to waste a lot more time & wash a lot more stuff to make the same thing without this toaster, not to mention I don't actually have the skills to make it without this thing.
In regards to some concerns raised by previous reviews: the non-stick tray gave me no problems whatsoever. The egg slid out of the tray effortless all by itself. I just sprayed a tiny bit of olive oil on the tray before I dropped the egg in. Burning your hand by touching this appliance? I'm definitely not the careful type and you would really have to go out of your way to get burned (or don't have any common sense). Plastic smell? Gone after an initial empty toast cycle.
However, I do find that the toast setting needs to be set higher than you actually want it because it tends to run a tad light. Also I needed to drain some water off of the egg tray and use a paper towel to absorb the excess water off of the sausage patty before assembling my "Egg McMuffin". But some excess water is to be expected since the toaster basically steam cooks/heats the food. And I really do like the fact that everything is done at the same time so there's no need to go back & forth for each item. One improvement I'd like to see: an alert sound for the egg-only function. If you're only cooking an egg with the toaster, it will not make any sounds when it's done. Only the function light will turn off. But not too big of deal for me since I usually stay in the kitchen until my food is done.
I highly recommend this product for anyone who is too busy, cooking-challenged, egg McMuffin lovers, or someone who simply enjoys being lazy. It would've been nice if I had one of these when I was in college.
Description of Back to Basics TEM500 Egg-and-Muffin 2-Slice Toaster and Egg Poacher
And you thought the drive-thru was fast! Make your favorite breakfast sandwiches --- at home -- in minutes. The Egg & Muffin Toaster brings innovation to the toaster category by combining the functions of a toaster and an egg poacher into one easy-to-use appliance. It even heats your breakfast sausage or bacon! The Egg & Muffin can be used solely as a full functioning toaster or poacher or can be used simultaneously to make the ultimate breakfast sandwich in just 4 minutes!. Simply add the necessary ingredients and start the machine.Toasters
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