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Title: Halogen Oven
Post by: tomatoada on August 12, 2009, 12:18:03
Has anyone got one of these? 
My Granddaughter has moved into a flat and has asked me if she should buy one.
I had never heard of them until I just googled.  Would it be one of those gadgets that you discard or is it a thing of the future?   I remember when M/Ws came out that some  people thought they were  passing fad.  So which is this do you think please.   Should she go for a conventional oven?

Concerned Grandma.
Title: Re: Halogen Oven
Post by: dtw on August 12, 2009, 17:53:21
There are a few mixed reviews here...
http://www.ciao.co.uk/Reviews/JML_Halogen_Oven__6615372 (http://www.ciao.co.uk/Reviews/JML_Halogen_Oven__6615372)

It seems like just another "worktop filler", like breadmakers, George Formby grills and toasted sandwich makers which hardly ever get used.

I think it's intended as an addition to a normal oven, rather than a replacement.
Title: Re: Halogen Oven
Post by: tomatoada on August 12, 2009, 18:46:25
Thanks for that.  I am wading thro' it.   Says it does not replace a conventional oven.
Title: Re: Halogen Oven
Post by: macmac on August 12, 2009, 18:57:09
Quote from: dtw on August 12, 2009, 17:53:21
There are a few mixed reviews here...
http://www.ciao.co.uk/Reviews/JML_Halogen_Oven__6615372 (http://www.ciao.co.uk/Reviews/JML_Halogen_Oven__6615372)

It seems like just another "worktop filler", like breadmakers, George Formby grills and toasted sandwich makers which hardly ever get used.

I think it's intended as an addition to a normal oven, rather than a replacement.

I've got a bread maker and a George both of which we use regularly the latter makes toasted sandwichs so I don;t need the third "worktop filler" :P
Title: Re: Halogen Oven
Post by: Rhubarb Thrasher on August 12, 2009, 19:12:25
we've got a George Formby grill. Everything turns out nice (again)  ;D
Title: Re: Halogen Oven
Post by: tomatoada on August 13, 2009, 08:39:40
You are wicked R/T.
I use my breadmaker nearly every day.
Thanks for comments, and info.
Title: Re: Halogen Oven
Post by: Duke Ellington on August 13, 2009, 09:32:55
I use my bread maker frequently and my George Forman is great for quick cooking of burgers chicken breasts etc. The halogen hob is okay in theory but your grandaughter might be better off with a little mini oven like these.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=oven+mini&tag=googhydr-21&index=garden&hvadid=3725264193&ref=pd_sl_5x96hpyuyw_b

The halogen looks good and its a nice idea for caravan owners and students!


Duke