104 slices of toast, 26 crumpets and a smoke alarm: my toaster-testing marathon

Carb-loading in the name of research; picking the perfect jeans; and autumn coats• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereI like toast. You probably do too. What’s not to like? It goes well with almost anything. But would you like to make 104 slices of it over two days?This is the reality of testing toasters for the Filter. An inauspicious start should have been my first clue that things might be less than straightforward. Before I began, each toaster needed to have its element coating burned off. You may be familiar with the acrid smell: it dissipates fairly quickly from a single toaster.‘Works beautifully in my moka pot’: the best (and worst) supermarket coffee, tasted and ratedNo room for your bike? Here are 13 clever, space-saving storage ideas for indoors and outDyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x review: does the new multi-styler justify its hefty price tag? I put it to the testHow to make your garden tools last longer: expert tips for tackling rust, grime and blunt bladesThe best men’s jeans for every occasion – and how to pick your perfect pair Continue reading...Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei TheGuardian Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei TheGuardian