Posts Tagged ‘ Crock Pot ’
This Rival Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker Model 3355 was received as a wedding gift (way back when...), and has proven to be an essential appliance in our kitchen inventory. It cooks extremely well for its size, and maintains an even, constant heat throughout the entire cooking process. The insert removes easily for cleaning, or to store the meal in the fridge and return it to the base the next day for a quick re-heating. A removable crock is essential for cleaning purposes, but many don't realize what a convenience it can be as a storage unit also. By replacing the lid and transferring to the refrigerator, a major step has been saved in the cooking / storage process. We simply love the flexibility and portability of this Rival Crock-Pot® Click on the title to read more[ READ MORE ]
Hamilton Beach 33967 Set 'n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker review - Finding the right slow cooker, or crock pot as this gadget is also known as, can be a tricky venture, especially considering just how many products and variations there are to choose from. Luckily for consumers though, there are many reviews and critiques of retail market products, and the advent of the internet has made it much easier for us to choose the right products to serve our needs. In fact, between sites like Amazon and Youtube, you should be able to find the right products to suit your family needs, in almost any niche or genre (click on the title to read more...)[ READ MORE ]
What is a crock pot? A slow-cooking device that brings convenience and versatility to any kitchen that it complements. Simply put, a crock pot is an electrical slow-cooking device that contains heating elements around the internal edge of the pot itself. Simple in design, crock pots generally consist of only 3 main parts: The housing, the crock and the lid/cover. Actually, it's quite often referred to as a slow cooker The Housing is generally constructed of a plastic or alloy material, with an aluminum liner that contains the heating elements. Inside it sits the crock itself. This deep-dish pot is made of[...] Click the title to read more[ READ MORE ]
Rival trademarked the name Crock-Pot some forty years ago. Since then, it, like so many other trademarks, has evolved into a generic reference for certain slow cookers. A Rival crock pot provides heat along the sides. Most slow cookers, on the other hand, heat from below. Side heat means that you do not have to worry about scorching or stir the food. This is seldom the case, however, with a slow cooker[...] Click on the title to read more[ READ MORE ]
Are you moving into your first home or apartment? Are you trying to set up a kitchen of your own for the first time? If so, there are a few things every good (or new) cook needs to have in order to maximize her time in the kitchen. Kitchen Knife Set - A good professional knife set is a must-have in any kitchen. It may seem a bit basic, but a lot of people don’t think about having sharp knives on hand if they’ve never had to stock their own kitchen before or simply aren’t used to cooking regularly. A simple, basic set is fine. Most sets come with a chef’s knife, paring knife, utility knife, bread knife, carving knife, cleaver and steak knives[...] Click on the title to read more[ READ MORE ]
Are you interested in living the slow-cookin' lifestyle, but perhaps you're not too handy around the kitchen when it comes to whipping up your own recipes? Do you lack the confidence to just throw some ingredients in the crock pot and see what comes the process. Rear not, my friend, I was once in your very shoes, and a slow cooker cookbook may be your savior... I've always fancied myself rather creative when it came to the culinary arts. Heck, at one point in my young life I was even considering attending culinary training classes in order to become a trained chef. Somewhere along the way, though, I lost my creative flow as it were, and just couldn't seem to get things back on track. It got so bad that[...] Click on the title to read more[ READ MORE ]
