The Homemaker 2 Slice Toaster

A Toaster, Nothing More – but is that a bad thing?

Ryan White

Today folks, I pose to you a question. What is the primary function of a toaster?

If you answered with either: 

to make toast, or convert bread into toast (or a variation of either response), you would be correct.

There are many features that have been incorporated into the modern, 21^st century toaster. For example temperature dials, pre-setting’s and digital displays are common among the toasters of today. There are also different functions that allow for the cooking of similar products to bread; crumpets or waffles for instance.

However, the keystone function for which toasters remain in existence in the Australian kitchen, is the toaster’s ability to make toast. Kmart’s brand, Homemaker, seems to have a clear understanding of this. As the Homemaker 2 Slice Toaster cooks toast – and toast alone. No pre-sets, no digital displays and no accommodation for crumpets, waffles or any other variation of gluten-based breakfast finger foods. 

Before

Now this should usually be considered a bad thing, but there is one thing that the Homemaker 2 Slice Toaster has which sets it apart. It comes at a price of $7.50.
 

When compared to its competition, which can be over $150 more expensive (such as the Delonghi Scultura 2 Slice Toaster at $169), the price of the Homemaker 2 Slice Toaster is an incredibly cheap kitchen appliance. This is only made more so when considering that a loaf of bread can be as expensive as $7.50 in some cases.

After

The Homemaker 2 Slice Toaster is an absolute bare bones appliance, but at the price of $7.50 it makes you realise – what more do you need?     

Pros:

• Insanely cheap
• Performs the primary function of a toaster
• Does have basic features such as adjustable browning control
• Comes with a 12 month warranty

Cons:

• Absolute bare bones - if you are looking for innovations or the next generation of toasters, this is definitely not the toaster for you. 

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars