Thanks for merging me Chloe! I couldn't see for looking!
Hmm...two pots...now I'm confused! :think:
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Thanks for merging me Chloe! I couldn't see for looking!
Hmm...two pots...now I'm confused! :think:
Well, I gave DH a list of brands and features that I want and he went out and bought me one last night! I have to wait until Sunday to find out which one now ;)
Hi Everyone :D
I can probably guess that there is an exact thread on here somewhere the same as this one, but I'm too lazy to go searching ;)
Our slow cooker is going into retirement... its old, used and a little tired ;) so I've decided that DH is buying me a new one this week :cryinglaugh:
The one we have now is only a baby, so I know I definately want a bigger one (was thinking the 6-6.5L ones)..
My questions to you guys though -
What slow cooker do you have?
Is it the one you wish you had?
and Why??!!!
Just want to get a good one - I've looked around, but didn't want to do an impulse purchase without some advice!
Thanks in advance :)
Hi Holly, I've just merged you with the existing thread :)
Love my Russell Hobbs ;)
Thanks Chloe ;)
Its me having a lazy day today... :lol:
holly - i have two slow cookers - one is a breville 6.5L banquet one, the other a Kambrook 6L - i have to admit i prefer the smaller one only because, for some reason, the banquet one seems to burn more easily. not sure if it's because it has a rectangular pot or not, but it just doesn't seem to cook as evenly as the other one. the breville one was about $98 from harvey norman (the folks gave it to us at christmas) - the Kambrook one less than $50 at Retravision a week or two ago
and yes, before anyone asks - we DO use both slow cookers! until we bought our second one, i was always borrowing my brother's! i don't think the breville one would be good to leave on at home while i'm at work (gone a minimum 9.5 hours and seems to cook more quickly than a lot of recipes state it should, even on low). we do a lot of "bulk" cooking and then freeze - we will buy a heap of meat and fresh veg from the markets (if we don't have them in our own garden) - and do a mammoth cook up when DH is home from work. he then takes enough frozen food for a few days away, so he's eating healthy home cooked meals instead of roadhouse rubbish! we even went and bought him a mini food heater that plugs into the cigarette lighter in his truck - heats food up brilliantly with no effort from him - it does it all while he's driving!
This is going to sound really bad but I don't remember what sort mine is (sorry Mr Cooker - I do really love you though). It is relatively new and possibly a sunbeam.
One thing that I did read recently in Choice was that ones with black bowls are harder to keep clean than ones with white bowls - I think something to do with the ones with black bowls burn more easily. But, having said that mine has a black bowl and I haven't had too much trouble keeping it clean (bless the "I have to soak it overnight so can't do the dishes now" excuse!)
we have one of each taffy - and both go in the dishwasher! i don't think either of them have been a problem lol
Oh my - I never even thought of putting it into the dishwasher - of course!
Goes dancing off thinking happy thoughts about BG :dance:
so glad i could help hun!
takes some creative packing (we have a dish drawer dishwasher so not a lot of room) but have never had to wash by hand! if anything has cooked onto it, we soak or scrape it off, then in the dishwasher with everything else!
I don't have one yet... but I think I might be saving up for the KitchenAid one HERE
KitchenAid is a brand I trust... not cheap but hopefully good quality... probably a three digit price though. I love it's oval shape. I don't know how much 7 quarts are... but it looks big! LOL
ETA: it says on the site it's $150... but that could be in $US.
Ah Bath - woman close to my own heart. In my next life (read next kitchen) I dream of having a bench on one side with KitchenAid appliances all lined up like little soldiers. there would be a blender, food processor, stand mixer, slow cooker. Mmmmm...KitchenAid.......
We have a Russell Hobbs too. I think it is something like 6 ltrs?
I've found that it cooks the food a bit quicker than I thought it would, but is perfect for me lately as I am always running behind lol!
Nic
ROFL! :lol: Oh what a beautiful picture you paint Taffy!!! Problem is I don't know anyone who actually has any KitchenAid stuff! I desperately want to know if they work well and are as durable as they look! I swoon every time I see those KitchenAid mix masters too! I want one in pistachio green ;):
My Mum has had a mixer for more than 30 years and it is still going strong - don't know if they are made quite like that anymore. Ohh and the colours - would it be Ok if I got a couple of each so that I could match them to my mood LOL
Yes, choosing the right colour is the hardest bit hey? LOL I wish the KA slow cooker range was a bit more Retro like the mixer etc. My kitchen will be in 1950's pastel colours ;) so unfortunately the current KA slow cooker colour range won't suit LOL It'll have to be stored in the cupboard. Oh and my refrigerator will be a pastel coloured Smeg... goes nicely with the KitchenAid too. I think I am delusional LOL
I decided I want a slow cooker, and asked DH to get me prices on Sunbeam & Breville (his work has an electrical goods store) and he brought home a 6.5l Tempo one - has anyone heard of this brand? I think I'd be better off getting a brand name one, after reading the Choice reviews where the cheaper ones weren't rated well. WDYT?
I need advise too.
I am thinking of getting the Russell Hobbs 6lt s/c.
There are 2 actually that I can get from flybuys in NZ - but that would require waiting for us to go back for a holiday to pick it up - (are they real heavy? maybe this is not a good option for taking on a plane???
Anyway I have read a review of the Rusell hobbs SC600 which says it real good. I have read peoples comments on here too and it seems good. Its oval shape and has 3 settings - high, low and auto. What does auto mean/do?
Its stainless steel i think.
The other russell hobbs one is 6lt and oval with same settings,and its black. I think it might be ceramic?? its the 'abbey lane' range.
Another one that i have read good reviews on is Kambrook KSC100.
Its another 6lt oval - possibly ceramic - not sure...?
Does anyone recognise these as theirs?
What sort of price are they?
Also, like the idea of the ceramics, but read Bathshebas comments a page or 2 back about stainless being better option for health reason...any thoughts on that????
And where is the right place to go to get or have a look at the brands I have mentioned? (im new to oz - dont know who sell what yet :rolleyes:)
thanks.
I have a Russell Hobbs divided sc. I have only taken advantage of the division once to do the main in the larger part and a dessert in the smaller side. Then again I don't really use it as often as I should. The division does get in the way of putting in a large piece of meat (chicken, leg of lamb etc), so it does restrict in the way. I think it would be good for a dish where it would be good to have some without a certain ingredient. I don't like a lot of onion, but DH does, so I could always put onion in one side of the dish.:
Bit unhappy though, after we bought it Russell Hobbs brought out the Reflections range. We bought the toaster and the kettle, then I found they have a slow cooker in that range :(
Tempo Slow Cookers are branded for a number of different retailers. Mine which I purchased from ALDI is called a MEZO.:
I've had it for almost 3 years and it's great.
These days I don't think a "KNOWN BRAND" means much, they all come out of a small number of factories with different names on them.
The nice big oval shape of these new slow cookers makes it great for Roasts such as a leg of lamb, the vegies aren't cxrispy, but they are delicious.
Cheers Dee Dee
Interested in some help! I have no clue where to start with looking at slow cookers so very open to some advice.
Size/shape?
Stainless steel/ceramic?
Browning option or not?
Timer/Heat options?
Brand/price point of importance?
Hoping you SC experts can help!
TIA
Anyone???
I just got a Breville one... It's got an auto timer so when it's finished it will switch to keep warm fir up to 6 hours. It's ceramic on the inside (removable crock pot) and stainless outside. Digital display.
Exactly what I was looking for, can't remember exactly how much but around $140.
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That's a great function, Sammiejane, wish mine would switch to warm.
Mine's a Kambrook. Works well, haven't had a hiccup with it. Paid around $60 I think.
Thanks for the help ladies!!!