Crockpot Reviews

RE: Crockpot Reviews Post by Joankay (102) | (07/23/2006) Contact Thanks so much for all the recommendations. Can't believe I have cooked for all these years, and now in my old age, I am finally getting around to buying a crockpot. However, that is about to change and I am sure I will enjoy the convenience of starting a meal in the morning and having it ready to enjoy later with a minimum of effort. Thanks again. RE: Crockpot Reviews Post by Debbie52 (656) | (07/23/2006) Profile | Contact I have used crockpots for nearly 30 yrs of marriage. My favorite brand is Rival. Right now I have a 6 qt oval Rival with removeable liner....besides the high and low setting, also has warm which I find convenient if I know we are gonna have to eat a bit later than planned and the meal will be ready sooner....just turn to warm and then it stays hot but isn't gonna cook more. I actually think my new one cooks better than my old one from '72 which I finally got rid of even tho it still worked. I just had too many crock pots. We adopted two children later in life and now with 2 extra mouths, I find I like the 6 qt. I have only owned two brands of crock pots, Rival and Hamilton Beach. The Hamilton Beach was a large size with removeable liner. I had it almost 20 yrs before it just stopped working....it had been fine and then when I went to use it, it just never heated up. I kept the glass lid and pitched the rest, then right away went out and bought my current Rival. If you haven't tried those Banquet frozen "crock pot classics" meals....they aren't bad....I've got the Chicken & Dumplings cooking right now. Sundays can usually be busy for us so lately I have been making crock pot meals. Today's meal is super easy since I will only actually be cooking fresh green beans. RE: Crockpot Reviews Post By Linda (Guest Post) (07/23/2006) Do not get a crockpot from Hamilton beach. I have 2 of them thinking the first was defective. They get too hot things boil on low, burn on high. I wish I still had my first rival. RE: Crockpot Reviews Post by johnsonya@cox.net (28) | (07/21/2006) Profile | Contact the new crock pots don't heat as low as the old ones. Therefore you're food cooks faster and has more chance of drying out. I would suggest going to resale shops and tying to find an older model RE: Crockpot Reviews Post By chml (Guest Post) (07/21/2006) Hi, My kids bought me a Rival 5-6 quart. After all these years I finally got it. I like it butttt---- If anything happens to it I would consider a Nessco small roaster. I love my 18 quart Nessco roaster and feel a smaller one might suit me also. I like the idea of adjusting the temp to suit myself is very apealing. I don't know if they have a rectangular one for things like " lasgsnia " but that is the one I would choose next. I would also not choose one with the "no stick". I know for me it would not last for the life of the roaster. I had another brand of 18 quart and it broke down in the middle of the third use. You won't go wrong with a Rival, but I had to tell you what was on my wish list some day. Happy Cooking, chml RE: Crockpot Reviews Post By Glinda (Guest Post) (07/21/2006) I've used crock pots for 31 years of marriage, and I love them. I've tried different brand names, but, have found that Rival has been around for a long time , Like me, and we both just keep on ticking. I'm sticking with Rival. Get you a good crockpot cook book to go with it. (other than the one that comes with it). I found some at Barnes & NObles for my newly wed daughter, she and her husband work, and she loves her crockpot. Have fun with it, I've just started using the Rival's with the timers, great ideal !!!! RE: Crockpot Reviews Post by Keba (4) | (07/21/2006) Contact I love my Presto kitchen kettle. You can use it as a slow cooker and also fry things in it - it comes with a fry basket. The ceramic insert also comes out if you are taking food to a gathering. RE: Crockpot Reviews Post by ILuvDobes (287) | (07/21/2006) Profile | Contact I refuse to buy one of the new crockpots. My old one (from the 70's cooks to perfection). My advice is to look for an old Rival at a yard sale. Jennifer Northern Virginia RE: Crockpot Reviews Post By Nicky (Guest Post) (07/21/2006) I have one made by CorningWare. I like it & the nice feature about it is, the inside liner can be used on top of the stove for browning(sometimes the recipe asks for browning prior to cooking in the crockpot). No need to use 2 different pots. RE: Crockpot Reviews Post By CayCooke (Guest Post) (07/21/2006) Have two Rivals (different sizes). The larger I have had for 20+ years!. Now there are even different shapes. If I were you, I would definitely buy one with removable insert--my oldest doesn't have one and it's awkward to clean since one can't use an abrasive cleaning pad. I don't know what I would do without the ease of dumping stuff in and forgetting about it until dinner time!