Question about no-microwave option on the smaller Oliver.

[Ray and Susan Huff]

14 hours ago, Overland said:

You can kind of see it in this photo - back in the shadows above the plates.  

2021 cabinet is different . . . . . only a light in the ceiling.  The outlet in the overhead cabinet is not duplex, to prevent plugging in something else while microwave is running, which would probably trip the circuit.

[Ray and Susan Huff]

13 hours ago, JRK said:

I've been evaluating my microwave usage in my home kitchen - I have been using my Breville  multi-function oven more than the microwave and even my gas oven. I seem to use the microwave to heat water, and little else. the air fryer and reheat functions of the Breville get a lot of use, as well as replacing my toaster.

I did get the convection oven option for the Oliver. During the months after I placed the order, I think I realized that I don't need the microwave - hot water with electricity can be done in a water heating pot, or in a tea pot with a propane stove for french press coffee. I am seldom in a rush to get out the door since being semi-retired. I can plan my day being self-employed, mostly. I like an oven, so went with a convection oven, not really the microwave. Wasn't aware of the mini Breville. I think I would have gone without the microwave if I had thought more about it. I am a cheap ...... so have to further justify removing the convection microwave. I actually like toast made on one of those metal things that sit on top of a burner that require me to pay attention and turn the bread.

This is our boondocking toaster . . . . Dixon, made in New Zealand . . . . . makes great toast.

[BackofBeyond]

 

I have one we have used since the 80's - from the top of a white gas Coleman -  in the way back  - to the city slicker modern stovetop of the Ollie. It probably has more road miles on it than I care to admit. Last trip I noticed we had a new one - my wife said she found it on sale - but why?  The new is now back in the home storage bin - and the old guy (toaster) is much happier - still useful- not having been replaced by the upstart cheap usurper.  One of us is enough.

 

 

 

[SeaDawg]

BoB, I looked for a stock photo of the toaster we use on the boat, and I  found this instead--"vintage, antique toaster pendant light."

<sigh> I  guess I'm beginning to resemble the vintage label, too.