Half a croissant, on a plate, with a sign in front of it saying '50c'
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The Toaster That Always Burns

 This one slice, one shot toaster is a rectangle of thin cardboard impregnated with charcoal chips, dipped in wax and folded in a U shape.
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Stand the toaster on its flattened base in the middle of a plate, insert a slice of bread between the sides, turn down the lights and put a match to the fuse. The toaster flames up briefly before its embers glow for a minute.

This magic moment is over when the bread falls over. Brush off any benign ash, spread butter on the warm, crispy, golden surface and enjoy.

—FarmerJohn, Oct 26 2004

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       mmmmmm just like mother used to make.
—po, Oct 26 2004
   

       Naked flame, you say? [+]
—DocBrown, Oct 26 2004
   

       FJ you're my hero, but if you read my 'Obituary Channel' idea its been a bad day for my heroes. Gotta bone ya mate. [-] Unless you do a brill illustration.
—etherman, Oct 26 2004
   

       [-] for the nauseating second paragraph.
—jutta, Oct 26 2004
   

       Mmm, lapsang souchong bread.
—harderthanjesus, Oct 26 2004
   

       baked? I think the first toast ever made was probably made with real-live fire instead of electric resistance. This just adds a disposable / highly consumptive element. FarmerJohn usually does better.
—sophocles, Oct 26 2004
   

       I've made toast over a fire before. It feels wholesome.
—harderthanjesus, Oct 26 2004
   

       Maybe if it was a thin plank of cedar or something. I'll have to think about this idea more before I give it my vote either way.
—sartep, Oct 26 2004
   

       [etherman] Nobody bribes the farmer.   

       [jutta] Think candle lit breakfast. Think sunset or rainbow. I think sometimes a piece of white/whole-wheat toast with just butter can release myriad taste sensations of yeast and grain(s).   

       [sophocles] I’m probably more environmentally conscious than you. Even some of your electricity is produced by coal and gas. No, the farmer doesn’t usually do better. This is about average – my best for the moment.
—FarmerJohn, Oct 26 2004
   

       FJ - I wish you knew my mom!
—po, Oct 26 2004
   

       "The Farmer", I love it!   

       The Farmernator will be back.
—spiritualized, Oct 26 2004
   

       [po] I fear she's too old for me but tell me what she does.
—FarmerJohn, Oct 26 2004
   
      
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