slow cooker

I wouldn't be with out mine,I have had several,I use for reheating previously cooked foods,tougher cuts of meat are lovely when slow cooked,can use to keep food warm as well if we all eat at different times making it economical as we all eat the same meal,also cook boiled bacon it in it in coke and it came out lovely...am hungry now..

Very interesting responses.
I started the thread because I did not want yet another, must have, impulse buy to be left in a cupboard after only being used once or twice. I have too many of those.

that's why I like a pressure cooker anagram.. I am always a bit last minute!

I've used mine once! absent had to give me advice and encouragement! It was a success, but I think you have to be really organised and plan in advance what you're going to cook in it and get up earlier than I usually do...

I am a pressure cooker fan... tasty stews and casseroles in 20 mins! My gran and mum always used one so i just followed suit!

I gave mine to the electrical department of a charity shop. You had to get up at crack of dawn to get it started if you wanted to really slow cook. And then you had the cooking smell all day! If you used the quicker programme, the stew or whatever boiled.

A microwave is good for a rice pudding.

I have a large one so that if I wish I can put all the veg in too - it is also good for cooking things with haricot beans or lentils. Depends really what floats your boat as they say - but it is great is you are out or busy all day and the meal is ready when you come home. Mine has an automatic setting so it starts off on the higher heat and then uses the lower heat.

I use mine very regularly, glitabo. I roast meat (cheap cuts like brisket, etc) and make stews, curries, and soups (and it's a great way of making a really lovely rice pudding)!