In a past issue ofFine Cooking, I read about a kitchen makeover where the contractor cut a small trough in the granite countertop for placing eggs so they could come to room temperature without rolling off the counter. I loved this idea, and while looking around my kitchen for a substitute trough, I noticed my 4-slot toaster. It’s perfect–the eggs rest on top of the bread slots and come up to room temperature safe and sound.

Joan Bjorness, Syracuse, NY