Check out this vintage combination appliance found on eBay. Combining a skillet and a toaster oven, the Glorette is an all-in-one countertop appliance solution for the discerning cooks of the 1920s and ’30s.

Described as “working and fully functional,” the Rare Glorette Jade Green Porcelain Tabletop Stove Skillet Oven / Toaster Oven is a current auction that is set to end March 11.

For comparison’s sake, check out the MaxiMatic EBK-200 Elite Cuisine 3-in-1 Multifunction Breakfast Deluxe Toaster Oven/Griddle/Coffee Maker, Blue.

Just imagine what the retro griddle oven combo would look like if they had the coffee craze back then!

Each state has its own regional cuisine: Texas has its Tex-mex, Massachusetts has its lobster rolls and California has its, well, California cuisine. Put it all together and what do you get? A nice, big tapestry of flavors. A cast-iron tapestry that is.

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There isn’t much kitchen gear that only requires a single purchase; things break, wear out or just become obsolete. However, when it comes to cast iron cookware, that sentiment is thrown out the window. The Lodge Enamel 11-Inch Skillet is a highly durable piece of cookware that will help to create many a meal. And it will probably last longer than that Hot Dog Factory you may have been thinking about.

Product Description:

With high sides and heat-retentive qualities of cast iron, the Lodge 11″ enamel skillet is perfect to deep fry, bake, broil or marinate. This revolutionary cast-iron cookware features black porcelain enamel interior, ensuring easy release of food and mess-free cleanup. No seasoning required. This enameled cookware has the superior heat conductivity to fry, braise, saute or deglaze and produce exceptional results. Adds golden-crisp texture to rolls, casseroles and desserts. Preferred for durability and low maintenance, the even-heating base, side walls and solid weight of cast iron seals in moistness to create health meals with country-style homemade flavor.

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A cast iron skillet is an essential piece of equipment to have in your kitchen arsenal. Especially when it’s an ax. The Lodge Logic LGSK3 Guitar Skillet comes ready-to-use and measures about 10-inches by 5-inches. Which is considerably smaller than a real guitar, which you probably wouldn’t want to cook with anyway. Unless of course you’re Jimi Hendrix.

There is not much by way of product description to be gleaned for this Brentwood 6-Inch Non-Stick SK-45 Electric Skillet, but all you really need to know is right there in its name: it’s 6-inches. That is one small skillet. Maybe good for making an egg. One egg. If you really must know what they say about it, click on through…

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