The Unseen Engineering in a $35 Toaster: A Deep Dive into the Proctor Silex 24214PS

Published on Jan. 11, 2024, 5:21 p.m.

In the pantheon of kitchen appliances, the pop-up toaster holds a unique, almost humble, position. It's a device of singular pu…

The Unsung Science of Perfect Toast: An Engineer's Look at the Courant CTP4152K

Published on Sept. 12, 2023, 10:40 p.m.

We’ve all seen it. The crime scene of breakfast. You retrieve a slice of bread from the toaster, anticipating a perfect, golden…

The Alchemy of Toast: Why Your Kitchen Counter Holds a Chemical Reactor

Published on Dec. 15, 2023, 4:13 p.m.

It sits there on the counter, unassuming. A slice of pale, soft bread is dropped into its slot. A lever is pressed, a familiar …

The Unsolved Case of the Perfect Toast: An Investigation Into the Science of Your Toaster

Published on Oct. 19, 2023, 6:58 a.m.

It is a crime scene familiar to millions. The time: early morning. The evidence: a slice of bread, once promising, now a victim…