rhoda_bruce
Almost Self-Reliant
Okay, I don't have stock in the company that produces this slow cooker, but I thought I'd share it with y'all. I went on amazon and I don't normally buy just anything I see, but rather search for the item I'm thinking/looking for and get the best deal, but I happened to see this item and read up on it.
What it is, for those of you who haven't heard of it, is a pretty piece of insulated fabric, which is wrapped around a covered pot (that you already possess), with already cooking stew or soup...whatever.
It slow cooks, without electricity, gas, etc... for up to 12 hours.
Now, personally, I believe most of us can use this info and go with it (make our own). I know I can, but I liked the concept and the story and I don't mind the idea that just cuz I bought one in the US that one (hopefully) will be donated to a lady in Africa.
Well, I bought one for myself, but gave it to DD 26 for her birthday a few weeks ago. I explained the use and told her about a lady in Africa, etc....and I think she liked it (the idea...not sure if she actually used it yet). Then I ordered 2 more. One for me and one to give away. And yesterday I ate lima beans I had started the night before. I put everything in a cassarole dish and got it going in a microwave. I did wake up early and check it out and it was piping hot, but not sure it would have still been cooking, so stirred and reheated, then ate for lunch. Well, what can I say? It tasted like limas.
Anyway....having seen my childhood home go up in flames, I am always afraid to intentionally leave anything running, even if thats what everyone does, so I really like the concept of this.
Anyways....I know some of you don't mind trying new things and love cutting costs. If I use my bag enough, I think it will pay itself in a year or less. Coming from a very warm climate, it would greatly help me if I can use recipes that take a long time to simmer if I can put them in the bag and not heat up my house.
Anyway...this is my product review. I only wish I could get my magnalite pots porceline coated because I have stopped using them and you can't really (or shouldn't really) stew for long periods in cast iron.
What it is, for those of you who haven't heard of it, is a pretty piece of insulated fabric, which is wrapped around a covered pot (that you already possess), with already cooking stew or soup...whatever.
It slow cooks, without electricity, gas, etc... for up to 12 hours.
Now, personally, I believe most of us can use this info and go with it (make our own). I know I can, but I liked the concept and the story and I don't mind the idea that just cuz I bought one in the US that one (hopefully) will be donated to a lady in Africa.
Well, I bought one for myself, but gave it to DD 26 for her birthday a few weeks ago. I explained the use and told her about a lady in Africa, etc....and I think she liked it (the idea...not sure if she actually used it yet). Then I ordered 2 more. One for me and one to give away. And yesterday I ate lima beans I had started the night before. I put everything in a cassarole dish and got it going in a microwave. I did wake up early and check it out and it was piping hot, but not sure it would have still been cooking, so stirred and reheated, then ate for lunch. Well, what can I say? It tasted like limas.
Anyway....having seen my childhood home go up in flames, I am always afraid to intentionally leave anything running, even if thats what everyone does, so I really like the concept of this.
Anyways....I know some of you don't mind trying new things and love cutting costs. If I use my bag enough, I think it will pay itself in a year or less. Coming from a very warm climate, it would greatly help me if I can use recipes that take a long time to simmer if I can put them in the bag and not heat up my house.
Anyway...this is my product review. I only wish I could get my magnalite pots porceline coated because I have stopped using them and you can't really (or shouldn't really) stew for long periods in cast iron.
