6 years ago

Toasters and kettles.

How on earth are they still not included in the game?

Toasters mean we could make toast. A basic food staple. Then you could have toast with jam, or beans on toast, or feed your toddler boiled eggs with toast soldiers! And toasted crumpets with honey! And toasted muffins! And raisin toast (with lashings of butter)!

As for kettles, I'm talking about the standard electric kettle. Yes, I know, people in the US rarely use them, but folk from many other countries do. You can have a kitchen without a microwave, but one without a kettle is very strange.

Here in Australia, electric kettles are a speedy way to boil 1-2lt of water.
'Coffee makers' are expensive, kettles are not, so most homes have a kettle for the purpose of making coffee, or tea, or milo, or cuppa soup, or instant noodles.

As a bonus, a toaster and kettle (often a set) take up less space than a microwave! And they're a stereotypical wedding present (gotta toast the bride!)

There are the cheap budget versions (usually white plastic)
https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/71096374/resize-h310-w310%5Ecompr-r85/3315/33152432/4-slice-toaster-and-kettle-breakfast-set.jpg

The mid-range 'stainless' versions
https://www.farmers.co.nz/INTERSHOP/static/WFS/Farmers-Shop-Site/-/Farmers-Shop/en_NZ/product/62/57/984/1/6257984_00_W460_H600.jpg

And the higher end colour versions

https://www.hartsofstur.com/media/catalog/product/cache/a2ab128dd7882d54c4899772914c19b3/T/S/TSF01KLF03PBUK-Smeg-2-Slice-Toaster-Kettle-Set-Pastel-Blue.jpg
https://images.wowcher.co.uk/images/deal/3235547/750x502/235450.jpg
https://img.grouponcdn.com/deal/3xRxW9GjbAihini3MSakASnaADcF/3x-1000x600/v1/c700x420.jpg
http://caloriegallery.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/pink-kettle-stainless-steel-electric-kettle-automatic-power-off-water-kettle-portable-pink-water-boiler-thermal-pink-kettle-and-toaster-set-next-pink-kettle-and-toaster-set-dunelm.jpg
http://aboutchowchowforum.club/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/smeg-reviews-toasters-reviews-8-new-toaster-and-kettle-set-smeg-uk34xpnf-review.jpg

LittlBowBub
6 years ago
Maybe they can add them in a university pack, for all the quick meals :joy: I would love to have these in game though.
mariefoxprice83
New Adventurer
6 years ago
Yes! I was thinking about this in another thread. We definitely need working kettles, toasters and teapots.
luthienrising
Hero+
6 years ago
Toasters in particular have the potential to be fun. I want a freezer-bunny toaster that makes impressions on the toast. Toast that flies out of a cheap toaster. Toaster electrocution from sticking forks in to get stuck toast out. Toaster fires.

Kettles are interesting if they're stovetop singing kettles. Like doorbells (!), you could have ones that do more than a default sound, for fun. Not so sure I want my Sims scalded, though.

Teapots!! While I really do like the tea options we have now, it's not servable tea. My Sims can't play "mother" and pour. And my children can't have "tea parties".

I've no idea what kind of larger pack this could all fit in. But maybe it could be Stuff Pack material? A Tea Party stuff pack, with everything from your morning toast and tea to a child's tea party with toys (or a patient grown-up) to a high tea. I'd buy that!
vikixc
6 years ago
I'd like these too.
As a Brit I'd be lost without a kettle xD

Also, if they do this, they should make it so that small appliances can sit anywhere on the counter rather than snapping to the centre, I hate that.
manakochi
6 years ago
I never thought about a toaster being in TS but I really want a toaster in the game now lol
xmerer
6 years ago
Toast comes... from a toaster? Huh. I thought it just magically appeared alongside the eggs when you make eggs and toast on the stovetop. ;)

Now I'm envisioning a Tea Time stuff pack... tea kettles, different types of tea you make, Enthuse about Tea social, Tea Party event...

Oh, and you absolutely have to be able to make instant ramen with the kettle, too. That's a requirement.
mariefoxprice83
New Adventurer
6 years ago
"katrinasforest;c-16778006" wrote:
Toast comes... from a toaster? Huh. I thought it just magically appeared alongside the eggs when you make eggs and toast on the stovetop. ;)

Now I'm envisioning a Tea Time stuff pack... tea kettles, different types of tea you make, Enthuse about Tea social, Tea Party event...

Oh, and you absolutely have to be able to make instant ramen with the kettle, too. That's a requirement.

I always use hot water from the kettle when cooking things in saucepans, rather than waiting for cold water to boil.
mariefoxprice83
New Adventurer
6 years ago
I might actually buy my 1st Sims 4 Stuff Pack if they brought one out with this stuff.
Movotti
6 years ago
Currently boiling my kettle to make instant gravy.
Sometimes I make instant mashed potatoes, and instant gravy.

"luthienrising;c-16777905" wrote:
Toasters in particular have the potential to be fun. I want a freezer-bunny toaster that makes impressions on the toast. Toast that flies out of a cheap toaster. Toaster electrocution from sticking forks in to get stuck toast out. Toaster fires.

YES!!
Fantastic ideas!
Death by toaster is needed!

Teapots!! While I really do like the tea options we have now, it's not servable tea. My Sims can't play "mother" and pour. And my children can't have "tea parties".
Servable tea is something I've wanted for ages!
You can't have proper posh sims without it!
And it could bring in some more reactions: Pour it too soon, and it's weak tea, pour it too late and it's too strong!

I've no idea what kind of larger pack this could all fit in. But maybe it could be Stuff Pack material? A Tea Party stuff pack, with everything from your morning toast and tea to a child's tea party with toys (or a patient grown-up) to a high tea. I'd buy that!
Tea party stuff is not a bad idea.
Needs to include several sponge cakes, and finger sandwiches.
Teena94
6 years ago
It's so weird that you posted this because I was JUST thinking that my sim needs a kettle. I agree, a toaster would be cool too and it would be a good breakfast meal that kids could sort out themselves before school too.