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Do you often use a toaster?
Yes, almost every morning, actually. I find it really convenient when I'm rushing to get ready for work. I usually just pop a couple of slices of wholemeal bread in while I'm waiting for the kettle to boil.
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What kind of food do you like to toast?
Mostly bread, especially sourdough or thick seeded loaves. That said, at weekends I sometimes heat up crumpets or English muffins instead. I love spreading a bit of salted butter on top while they're still piping hot.
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Did your family have a toaster when you were a child?
Yes, we did. We had this old, slightly battered two-slice toaster that sat in the corner of the kitchen. My mum used to make us toast with strawberry jam every Saturday morning before we went off to football practice.
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Do you think a toaster is an essential kitchen appliance?
For me, definitely, because it saves so much time compared to using an oven grill. Having said that, I suppose people who rarely eat bread might consider it a bit of a waste of counter space.
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Would you like to buy a new toaster in the future?
Not right away, as the one in my flat works perfectly well. However, if it ever breaks down, I'd probably upgrade to a four-slice model so my flatmate and I wouldn't have to queue up for breakfast.
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pop [something] in
to put something quickly inside an appliance or space
piping hot
very hot, especially freshly cooked food or drink
battered
showing signs of long use or minor damage
essential kitchen appliance
a vital electrical device used for everyday food preparation
counter space
available surface area on kitchen worktops
breaks down
stops functioning due to a mechanical or electrical fault
upgrade to
replace an older item with a better or larger version
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