Comments on: Kitchen Essentials: A Crock Pot or Slow Cooker

By: Jennifer H.

Jennifer H. — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:26:35 +0000

I have two of different sizes and use them very regularly. I was doing just fine when a co-worker brought his in and told me I could have it. What a surprise! His wife tried to cook rice in it (they are from India) and it didn’t work out…I told him that crock pots aren’t intended for rice, but he insisted that I keep it. Score!

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:24:05 +0000

I have 2 Crock Pots and it’s just my husband and I! I use the big one for a big pot of soup or if we’re having company and the small one for when it’s just the two of us. I love Crock Pot dinners!
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By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:11:58 +0000

I don’t have a crockpot. My mom kept hers when she moved. I need to get one though
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By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:52:40 +0000

I host a weekly blog event called Crock Pot Wednesday and would love for you to post your great ideas to that. Obviously, I am a crock pot fan. Mine gets used all of the time. Like you, I have several sizes. I rarely use the little one, however. None of mine are the very expensive models, but they work for me just fine. Just this week I have made seafood gumbo and white chicken chili in mine, but I make desserts, veggies, and breads in them as well. If yours doesn’t have a timer, I think it is a good idea to invest in one. You can more easily control the cooking time. The ones that auto shift after the cooking time has elapsed are wonderful. Thanks for your great blog.
Debbie´s last blog ..CROCK POT WEDNESDAY – First You Make a Roux and Seafood Gumbo

By: Kelly @ Wisdom Begun

Kelly @ Wisdom Begun — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:12:44 +0000

I have three as well though I am thinking about getting a couple more. I love my slow cookers because they do most of the work for me. And it is just so nice to not have to worry about the dinner time rush!

By: Young Wife

Young Wife — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:42:45 +0000

I have two. One has a digital timer, so I can set the slow cooker to low or high for so many hours and then it will just keep the food warm. The other is one with a locking lid that’s great for taking food to pot lucks.

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:11:06 +0000

I have 3 also and do the same things you do. lol great minds think alike ha ha

By: Julie Bagamary

Julie Bagamary — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:10:55 +0000

I only have one large one but have used it a lot lately.
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By: Sarah @ Mum In Bloom

Sarah @ Mum In Bloom — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:05:54 +0000

Now THAT is a great idea! I only have one and use it at least 3 times a week. I’ve been eyeing a second travel one for a while now and will have to get it now. I bring alot of meals to people and it would be a great help to have a 2nd one. Thanks for the inspiration
Sarah @ Mum In Bloom´s last blog ..Recipe: Lemon Ginger Scones

By: Tracy @ Hall of Fame Moms

Tracy @ Hall of Fame Moms — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:20:39 +0000

@TJ, Maybe you just need more liquid in there? That would be my first guess.
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