Transform your kitchen with this $22 Kmart item: Shoppers are losing their minds!
- Replies 22
Every so often, a kitchen gadget emerges that captures shoppers' attention with its versatility and affordability.
Such gadgets resonate with consumers and become social media sensations as users share innovative ways to utilise them.
In today's climate of rising living costs, highlighting these budget-friendly kitchen innovations is more crucial than ever, offering practical solutions to everyday kitchen challenges.
The 2 Slice Sandwich Press ($22) has long been a staple in Australian kitchens. It is perfect for whipping up a quick and satisfying toastie.
But who knew this modest device could do so much more? From sizzling up a full English breakfast to crisping frozen fish fingers and steaming dumplings, this Kmart sandwich press is proving a game-changer.
Excitement has been building in popular social media groups, where budget retailer fans share their experiences and creative uses for the toastie maker.
One shopper asked the group for reviews of the Kmart Sandwich Press, which she considered an alternative to a pricier Breville model.
‘I would like to hear your reviews for the Kmart Sandwich Press,’ she stated.
‘It’s heaps cheaper than the Breville I am looking at. If it’s good, I’d love to buy this.'
The responses were positive, with many praising its ability to cook various foods perfectly.
‘I love mine–you can cook eggs to perfection, and they never overcook even if left in there (you gotta keep it open and hovering just above the yolk). Bacon is perfectly crispy but not hard, toasties, wraps, and the usual, too,’ one answered.
‘Essentially, I use it as a second stove, and it cooks quicker, too!’
‘I’ve had mine nearly four years just about and cook dumplings on them [as well]. You just fry them in there,’ another person commented.
‘We’ve had ours for years – sandwiches [are done] perfectly. We also use it for sausages, thin steaks, eggs and bacon, [it’s] a great multi-use cooker,’ a third added.
‘I’m a manager and I have so far purchased four of these. One for me and three for the locations I’ve worked in for the lunch room. It works perfectly fine, despite the fact it’s not cared for very well in the workplace. For the price, you can’t go wrong. I’ve even had some team members cook the most random things there, like frozen fish fingers and gyoza, etc,’ one person shared.
Opinions were split about the Kmart sandwich press's more expensive counterparts, such as the Breville Toast & Melt 2 Slice Sandwich Press, which costs $119.
I can’t vouch for the Kmart one, but I bought my Breville one about 20 years ago, and it’s still going strong. My marriage didn’t even last that long,’ one joked.
‘We have both Breville and Sunbeam sandwich presses we use in our busy business. They heat up quickly and don’t skip a beat. We did buy two Kmart ones prior to having these and found [they were] slow to heat up and also didn’t retain the heat. I would buy a Breville over Kmart. I think it’s worth paying extra. We use our toastie makers daily,’ another added.
‘It’s good, BUT I wish it was height adjustable. I’d buy the Breville as I know it has this feature,’ a third stated.
‘Get the Breville. This one oozes out all the cheese, and it takes forever to cook compared to the Breville,’ another said.
The Kmart press's affordability and daily reliability make it a standout choice for those who use it at home or work.
‘Comparing this one to the Breville and you can’t really tell them apart! I’ve had my Kmart one for a few months now and it’s perfect,’ a shopper noted.
‘I frequently use both this one at home and a Breville at my work. Literally no difference between them,’ another said.
‘I got the two Sambo ones, and they’re perfect. I replaced my Breville [with it] about two years ago, and it’s great,’ a third shared.
‘We had a Breville 4 Sandwich Press, and I wanted a smaller one. We got the Kmart 2 Sandwich Press about six months ago, and it’s been perfect (ours is used daily),’ another commented.
If you're considering other options, ALDI recently launched a microwave at a comparable price, drawing attention from shoppers.
Shoppers have lauded the device for its convenience in making crispy sandwiches. More details on this story can be found here.
Have you tried the Kmart sandwich press? Do you have another budget-friendly kitchen gadget that you swear by? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below.
Such gadgets resonate with consumers and become social media sensations as users share innovative ways to utilise them.
In today's climate of rising living costs, highlighting these budget-friendly kitchen innovations is more crucial than ever, offering practical solutions to everyday kitchen challenges.
The 2 Slice Sandwich Press ($22) has long been a staple in Australian kitchens. It is perfect for whipping up a quick and satisfying toastie.
But who knew this modest device could do so much more? From sizzling up a full English breakfast to crisping frozen fish fingers and steaming dumplings, this Kmart sandwich press is proving a game-changer.
Excitement has been building in popular social media groups, where budget retailer fans share their experiences and creative uses for the toastie maker.
Shoppers found this Kmart appliance remarkable in cooking different foods. Credit: Kmart
One shopper asked the group for reviews of the Kmart Sandwich Press, which she considered an alternative to a pricier Breville model.
‘I would like to hear your reviews for the Kmart Sandwich Press,’ she stated.
‘It’s heaps cheaper than the Breville I am looking at. If it’s good, I’d love to buy this.'
The responses were positive, with many praising its ability to cook various foods perfectly.
‘I love mine–you can cook eggs to perfection, and they never overcook even if left in there (you gotta keep it open and hovering just above the yolk). Bacon is perfectly crispy but not hard, toasties, wraps, and the usual, too,’ one answered.
‘Essentially, I use it as a second stove, and it cooks quicker, too!’
‘I’ve had mine nearly four years just about and cook dumplings on them [as well]. You just fry them in there,’ another person commented.
‘We’ve had ours for years – sandwiches [are done] perfectly. We also use it for sausages, thin steaks, eggs and bacon, [it’s] a great multi-use cooker,’ a third added.
‘I’m a manager and I have so far purchased four of these. One for me and three for the locations I’ve worked in for the lunch room. It works perfectly fine, despite the fact it’s not cared for very well in the workplace. For the price, you can’t go wrong. I’ve even had some team members cook the most random things there, like frozen fish fingers and gyoza, etc,’ one person shared.
Opinions were split about the Kmart sandwich press's more expensive counterparts, such as the Breville Toast & Melt 2 Slice Sandwich Press, which costs $119.
I can’t vouch for the Kmart one, but I bought my Breville one about 20 years ago, and it’s still going strong. My marriage didn’t even last that long,’ one joked.
‘We have both Breville and Sunbeam sandwich presses we use in our busy business. They heat up quickly and don’t skip a beat. We did buy two Kmart ones prior to having these and found [they were] slow to heat up and also didn’t retain the heat. I would buy a Breville over Kmart. I think it’s worth paying extra. We use our toastie makers daily,’ another added.
‘It’s good, BUT I wish it was height adjustable. I’d buy the Breville as I know it has this feature,’ a third stated.
‘Get the Breville. This one oozes out all the cheese, and it takes forever to cook compared to the Breville,’ another said.
The Kmart press's affordability and daily reliability make it a standout choice for those who use it at home or work.
‘Comparing this one to the Breville and you can’t really tell them apart! I’ve had my Kmart one for a few months now and it’s perfect,’ a shopper noted.
‘I frequently use both this one at home and a Breville at my work. Literally no difference between them,’ another said.
‘I got the two Sambo ones, and they’re perfect. I replaced my Breville [with it] about two years ago, and it’s great,’ a third shared.
‘We had a Breville 4 Sandwich Press, and I wanted a smaller one. We got the Kmart 2 Sandwich Press about six months ago, and it’s been perfect (ours is used daily),’ another commented.
If you're considering other options, ALDI recently launched a microwave at a comparable price, drawing attention from shoppers.
Shoppers have lauded the device for its convenience in making crispy sandwiches. More details on this story can be found here.
.png){kind=icon}
) but thank goodness Honey has never done it. She does love rolling in the grass though, especially freshly mown and she gets up looking like a green lamington. Isn't there anything you can do to stop her?
