June 2007 Archives

I just got around to reading this book although it has sat on my self for a few months. I have found that I have less reading time once the weather starts to improve. Back to the book.

Speaking of time, a slow-cooker has to be one of the best friends a home cook has. The more you use slow-cookers, the more you will feel comfortable with them and find new uses for them in the kitchen.

I really liked the title of this book and it was the title that caused me to pluck this one of the many slow-cooker books from the local book store shelf.

Unlike other books which only offer recipes, you will find a solid body of information about all things related to slow cooking: What is slow cooking? About the stoneware inserts; different shapes & sizes; slow cooker "smart pots"; temperature settings; breaking in a new pot; high altitude slow cooking; the basic "rules" of slow cooking; cooking times; adapting conventional recipes; useful cooking techniques, and much more.

It really is a great book to give to newly weds, college students and grandma.