This toaster is the same price and occupies the same amount of counter space as a basic toaster (about 8"x7"x15"), but it does much more. It can poach one egg or boil up to four, and there's a tray for simultaneously warming meat or veggie sausage. While the toaster toasts quite well (it's great for plain toast, too), the real selling point is how convenient it is. I just put a few tablespoons of water in the heating tray, spritz the poaching tray with a little non-stick spray, add some water (the toaster comes with a special measuring cup), crack the egg, pop in the toast, and return in about 5 minutes when everything's ready for quick assembly and consumption. The toaster also calls for less clean up. Wiping out the poaching, heat and meat trays takes a minute, and there's even a tray for crumbs. I don't ever want to own another toaster.

-- Tim Plumley

Back to Basics Toaster & Egg Poacher
$40
Available from Amazon

Manufactured by Back To Basics