Comments on: 6 Reasons to use a Slow Cooker or Crock Pot http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/03/14/6-reasons-to-use-a-slow-cooker-or-crock-pot/ Where personal finance & frugal living are sexy, delicious, and fun. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:52:55 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: terra http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/03/14/6-reasons-to-use-a-slow-cooker-or-crock-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-24399 terra Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:34:16 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=766#comment-24399 get a big one. I just bought a 1.5 litre, thinking that would be enough for two.. it is a little bit too little, but a little bit that counts, because who wants to scrimp on extra veggies and other additions of nutritions? My soup smells good on the stove though! Experimenting with turnip (first time)! get a big one. I just bought a 1.5 litre, thinking that would be enough for two.. it is a little bit too little, but a little bit that counts, because who wants to scrimp on extra veggies and other additions of nutritions?
My soup smells good on the stove though! Experimenting with turnip (first time)!

]]> By: Gillian http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/03/14/6-reasons-to-use-a-slow-cooker-or-crock-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-22737 Gillian Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:17:16 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=766#comment-22737 I got a pressure cooker almost 3 years ago. I love it.We eat many more bean based dishes, and a lot more soups and stews. Chicken stock is wonderfully flavoured made in the pc. It is also quick:35 minutes versus 2 hours. I also have a slow cooker but I don't use it anymore. I got a pressure cooker almost 3 years ago. I love it.We eat many more bean based dishes, and a lot more soups and stews. Chicken stock is wonderfully flavoured made in the pc. It is also quick:35 minutes versus 2 hours. I also have a slow cooker but I don’t use it anymore.

]]> By: klassyladyleo http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/03/14/6-reasons-to-use-a-slow-cooker-or-crock-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-22042 klassyladyleo Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:20:54 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=766#comment-22042 I really enjoyed reading the blogs about slow cookers. I'm a college student that stays on campus but I've been looking into purchansing a slow cooker. And I was worried about leaving it on in my room when I left the premises. I have been reassured that the cooker won't explode or anything of that nature. So I think I'm going to go get one. I really enjoyed reading the blogs about slow cookers. I’m a college student that stays on campus but I’ve been looking into purchansing a slow cooker. And I was worried about leaving it on in my room when I left the premises. I have been reassured that the cooker won’t explode or anything of that nature. So I think I’m going to go get one.

]]> By: Casey http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/03/14/6-reasons-to-use-a-slow-cooker-or-crock-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-21264 Casey Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:12:33 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=766#comment-21264 My favorite vegetarian crock pot recipe is a 5-bean chili. Actually, it might be my favorite crock pot recipe in general. I'm not sure where I got my original recipe, but I remember I had to adjust it because it called for too much water. It basically goes something like this: -at least 5 cans of different kinds of beans (black, kidney, whatever you want) -a can or two of pureed tomatoes -maybe one or two tomatoes, diced -one small onion, diced -one green pepper, diced -any kind of small, hot chili pepper, diced (depending on how hot you want to make it) -plenty of chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder (a little cumin goes a long way, but it's a KEY ingredient--don't omit it) -some salt -two or three cups of water Mix it all together and cook on low for a long time or high for a shorter time... the chili is done when it's thick and not watery. It's a very adjustable recipe... you have to experiment to find what you like. ALWAYS serve with cornbread. (That is, if you like cornbread as much as I do... you can also serve with corn chips and sour cream, shredded cheese, rice, or whatever... I mean it's chili, do what you want!) I like this recipe because, although I'm not a veg myself, it's so hearty that I never find myself missing meat even a tiny bit when I eat it. Oh, and another good idea for a vegetarian crock pot meal is an Indian-style curry with veggies, chickpeas, coconut milk, and rice. I'm sure there are a lot of recipes out there for slow-cooked curries. Hope this helps!! My favorite vegetarian crock pot recipe is a 5-bean chili. Actually, it might be my favorite crock pot recipe in general. I’m not sure where I got my original recipe, but I remember I had to adjust it because it called for too much water. It basically goes something like this:

-at least 5 cans of different kinds of beans (black, kidney, whatever you want)
-a can or two of pureed tomatoes
-maybe one or two tomatoes, diced
-one small onion, diced
-one green pepper, diced
-any kind of small, hot chili pepper, diced (depending on how hot you want to make it)
-plenty of chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder (a little cumin goes a long way, but it’s a KEY ingredient–don’t omit it)
-some salt
-two or three cups of water

Mix it all together and cook on low for a long time or high for a shorter time… the chili is done when it’s thick and not watery. It’s a very adjustable recipe… you have to experiment to find what you like. ALWAYS serve with cornbread. (That is, if you like cornbread as much as I do… you can also serve with corn chips and sour cream, shredded cheese, rice, or whatever… I mean it’s chili, do what you want!)

I like this recipe because, although I’m not a veg myself, it’s so hearty that I never find myself missing meat even a tiny bit when I eat it.

Oh, and another good idea for a vegetarian crock pot meal is an Indian-style curry with veggies, chickpeas, coconut milk, and rice. I’m sure there are a lot of recipes out there for slow-cooked curries.

Hope this helps!!

]]> By: Why So Anti Oven? | Frugal Living News http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/03/14/6-reasons-to-use-a-slow-cooker-or-crock-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-20367 Why So Anti Oven? | Frugal Living News Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:04:44 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=766#comment-20367 [...] in the oven out of habit instead of necessity, it might be worth considering a switch..First the statistics: “…using a conventional electric oven for one hour can cost around 20 cents while [...] [...] in the oven out of habit instead of necessity, it might be worth considering a switch..First the statistics: “…using a conventional electric oven for one hour can cost around 20 cents while [...]

]]> By: Emily http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/03/14/6-reasons-to-use-a-slow-cooker-or-crock-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-17660 Emily Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:54:59 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=766#comment-17660 I have to say number(s) two and three are the reason I like to use the crock pot. Easy prep and easy cleaning make an easy night when I get home. I have to say number(s) two and three are the reason I like to use the crock pot. Easy prep and easy cleaning make an easy night when I get home.

]]> By: Justin http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/03/14/6-reasons-to-use-a-slow-cooker-or-crock-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-14928 Justin Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:07:11 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=766#comment-14928 Slow cookers definitely save on time. Also, they allow large batches for multiple meals. Slow cookers definitely save on time. Also, they allow large batches for multiple meals.

]]> By: Uncle B http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/03/14/6-reasons-to-use-a-slow-cooker-or-crock-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-12149 Uncle B Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:43:51 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=766#comment-12149 Crock pots are on my list for frugal ways to use power. In the near future more power will come from Solar, Wind, Wave, Hydro, Tidal sources, and using less to get more effect will become important! Using low power (compared to conventional ovens) crock pots overnight, when Wind, Tidal, Hydro and Wave power are likely to be in surplus will help ballast the power system. Metering in the modern systems, coming soon, will provide lower prices at times of surplus, and higher prices at "Peak consumption" times - simple electronic controls can turn crock pots on when power is cheaper, over night, food ready in morning! I love it! Crock pots are on my list for frugal ways to use power. In the near future more power will come from Solar, Wind, Wave, Hydro, Tidal sources, and using less to get more effect will become important! Using low power (compared to conventional ovens) crock pots overnight, when Wind, Tidal, Hydro and Wave power are likely to be in surplus will help ballast the power system. Metering in the modern systems, coming soon, will provide lower prices at times of surplus, and higher prices at “Peak consumption” times – simple electronic controls can turn crock pots on when power is cheaper, over night, food ready in morning! I love it!

]]> By: 7 Ways to Stop Eating Out From Killing Your Budget > Fiscal Fizzle http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/03/14/6-reasons-to-use-a-slow-cooker-or-crock-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-12027 7 Ways to Stop Eating Out From Killing Your Budget > Fiscal Fizzle Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:13:15 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=766#comment-12027 [...] slow cooker, or “Crock-Pot.” About a month ago, Squakfox wrote an excellent article on 6 reasons you should use a crock pot; check it out if it’s something you’d like to consider (you [...] [...] slow cooker, or “Crock-Pot.” About a month ago, Squakfox wrote an excellent article on 6 reasons you should use a crock pot; check it out if it’s something you’d like to consider (you [...]

]]> By: Margaretg http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/03/14/6-reasons-to-use-a-slow-cooker-or-crock-pot/comment-page-1/#comment-11271 Margaretg Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:00:20 +0000 http://www.squawkfox.com/?p=766#comment-11271 I am a great believer in frugal living. I have not got a crockpot but would consider getting one. I do though use a pressure cooker which is another great way of saving fuel and cooking economically. Minestrone soup is always a good way to use up loads of left over veg..... I am a great believer in frugal living. I have not got a crockpot but would consider getting one. I do though use a pressure cooker which is another great way of saving fuel and cooking economically. Minestrone soup is always a good way to use up loads of left over veg…..

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