Slow cooker reccomendations ??

[natalielongstaff]

im going to buy a slow cooker for the winter what size should i get ( to feed 4/5) and any reccomendations !

cheers

 

[Dimplenose]

I recently bought one from Tesco as it was only £12.67 (I think they've gone up to £16 ish now). It's 3.5 litres and is more than big enough for 4 of us. I've only used it at weekends so far as I haven't the nerve to leave it switched on while I'm at work! (I don't like leaving things on and I will even unlug the fridge/freezer before going on holiday!)

 

[natalielongstaff]

Thanks libby x

 

[Goofyish]

I tend to be quite slow in the kitchen.

 

[natalielongstaff]

I tend to be quite slow in the kitchen.

 

[PoppyAnna]

Approaching winter last year I bought a slow cooker it's in the cupboard at the mo but will be coming out again soon - I loved it.

It is a Morphy richards 3.5L and it's big enough to feed 4/5. It was around £30 from Amazon but it is stainless steel so looks good on the worktop too

It's great for a family life when you need meals at different times in the evening (richard comes in late) but don't want to cook three different meals

 

[natalielongstaff]

i was wondering if the 3.5ltr was big enough, thanks

 

[darthtatty]

Asda at Fosse park had lots of slow cookers for £7. think they were 3litre ones
was debating if i want one, not sure how much id use it.
My husbands going near there tomorrow so can get me one if i change my mind

 

[tennisfan]

Asda at Fosse park had lots of slow cookers for £7. think they were 3litre ones
was debating if i want one, not sure how much id use it.
My husbands going near there tomorrow so can get me one if i change my mind

I think its Asda in general as our local one has that one too

I think they are great for people at work all day etc. I will get one when I get a place of my own

 

[darthtatty]

I think its Asda in general as our local one has that one too

I think they are great for people at work all day etc. I will get one when I get a place of my own

i knew itd be all Asdas just mentioned Fosse park as thats the one Nat would possibly use

not sure id leave them on all day if i were out, i know many do and have no problems but if something could go wrong...with me it generally does

 

[T16GEM]

I use mine a lot, and nearly always leave it on while we are out, never ad a problem yet. I've also got an emailable recipe book for slow cooker recipes that somone on the DIBB sent me a while ago so just PM me if anyone would like a copy emailed to them.

 

[natalielongstaff]

i knew itd be all Asdas just mentioned Fosse park as thats the one Nat would possibly use

im hoping to go there on Sat Nicky thanks xx

 

[Goofyish]

im hoping to go there on Sat Nicky thanks xx

If you are at Fosse Park try Currys - they have a large selection of Crock-Pots and other slow cooker makes. Some were quite large.

 

[natalielongstaff]

thanks tim x

 

[Snowy-girls]

Nat,i love my slow cooker-you will be amazed just how much you use it+for so many different things.x.

 

[natalielongstaff]

Nat,i love my slow cooker-you will be amazed just how much you use it+for so many different things.x.

I will be looking for more recipes

 

[Snowy-girls]

I will be looking for more recipes

,i'll have to start charging for my service's .x.

 

[PoppyAnna]

I use mine a lot, and nearly always leave it on while we are out, never ad a problem yet. I've also got an emailable recipe book for slow cooker recipes that somone on the DIBB sent me a while ago so just PM me if anyone would like a copy emailed to them.

PM'd you Gem

 

[natalielongstaff]

sending you a pm as well gems xx

 

[T16GEM]

To everyone who had PM'd me -
The recipe book is on my work laptop which DH currently has at work with him so as soon as he is home tonight - probably after 8pm I will mail it out to you!

gems