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Comments (31)Jasdip, I saw an induction cooktop at Costco for under $100. I almost bought it but thought I didn't need another appliance to store in my kitchen. In Windsor we just switched over to time of use and I am waiting for my first bill to see how I did. Up until then my rate was 0.083 kwh. The prices will be going up May 1st which shows in the link below to Windsor's water and electricity rates. I had a credit of $196 in March when we changed over to time of use so I didn't have to pay my bill. I generally use less than 195 kwh in the winter and that is with my 46 year old furnace running. My equal billing plan went from $100 to $110 per month starting with my April bill. I do most of my cooking in the off peak time after 7 pm and along with the rest of my chores. I just changed over some of my CFLs to LED bulbs and I seem to prefer the LED light. I still have one tri light CFL I bought almost 20 years ago that I still use everyday. It is the taxes and the debt retirement charge that I don't like on our bills. Sure we get that 10 percent rebate every month but they need to get rid of the HST. I like that my new computer has a 9 hour battery life so if I have to use it during the day I am off the grid and charge it during off peak hours. My problem is when I let the dog out at night I forget to turn off the porch light and that still has an incandescent bulb in it because I can't reach it to change the bulb until I get a step stool. Here is a link to Windsor's Enwin Utilities rates. Not sure if the new rates are listed yet. Here is a link that might be useful: Windsor's Electricity Rates...See MoreCrock pot or slow cooker?
Comments (15)I used my West Bend bean pot style slow cooker for decades, long after the porcelain finish inside was stained and looking worn. I'd begun doing research on the newer versions and kept finding the same warning, they all cook hotter. I ended up with a Fagor multi cooker and use it all the time - I probably enjoy it more than any other single appliance in my kitchen. I brown, slow cook, and pressure cook in it, super easy to set timing, and just as easy to clean when finished, would really hate to be without it now. It will hold on 'warm' after cooking time has finished, but truthfully, I haven't found it overcooks foods using my old recipes. (two settings for slow cook - slow, and slower ;)) It's 6 qt, seems to be a good size for us. For larger things, I've got a Nesco roaster and that's where the holiday ham went that needed a full 8 hours at 275F according to the meat market it was shipped from (gift). The Fagor wasn't inexpensive, but worth every penny in my kitchen....See MoreI'm shopping for a slow cooker/roaster
Comments (23)As many know, I've had electric roasters for years, actually decades. I had my mother's Kenmore roaster after she died and my sister borrowed it from me and it was never returned once she experienced the versatility of it. Not a big problem though since that was probably a 20 qt unit, used for BIG turkeys, hams, multiple roasts, etc. I bought a 6 qt Nesco and a 4 qt Nesco. I will take issue with anyone who suggests that it's any sort of a one-trick pony. Far from it. People compare them to slow cookers and that's an insult to the roaster. They are a roaster oven. They will slow cook, they will bake, and I know people who have used them to make pancakes for cryin' out loud, but I do not suggest it's the best unit for that. I personally have baked bread in mine many times. Why heat the big oven for one loaf? More heat loss and more expensive to operate the big oven. For slow cooking chili, soup, stew or what have you it's FAR superior to a slow cooker. It's peoples' own choice but there's no way I'd keep a slow cooker and get rid of my Nesco. The Nesco, and I use that term for all roaster ovens, the roaster oven will do everything a slow cooker will and much more and with less hassle. You get precise temperature control, not just high and low. Cleaning is far easier than a slow cooker. As I've said before I got rid of the slow cookers soon after getting the roaster oven. There's no comparison and no use here for a slow cooker dedicated unit. It was great to take to the cabin to supplement the "Coleman" stove and having an oven really expanded the menu. I've used it for hot cider, keeping hot dogs, brats and burgers warm at picnics and outdoor functions. One of these days I'm going to try using it for no-knead bread. For me, the electric roaster replaces the need for a Dutch Oven. For others it's the other way around. A large unit is often used only at holidays. Admittedly that's when my mother's unit was used. But at the same time there was no substitute for it either. The extra oven was required to feed the family and guests. I agree with the basic idea of the 350 "rule" as an assist to declutter and prioritize and Snidley admitted that there's exceptions to it which there has to be. But, even if I only used my roaster once a year, I'd keep it rather than having a blender or food processor. Turkey from a blender isn't the same as from the roaster! :) And clearly rules are made to be broken or a lot of people would be tearing out the second oven they have built into their houses! FWIW I used to use an electric fry pan more often than the stove. Handy, quick to heat up, easy to clean. Coupled with the Nesco I made a very mean pot roast, batch of chili and other things. I use the roaster to steam things. Sweet corn and other vegetables are great. I didn't realize how well it made baked potatoes until I used it in there when I wanted to just make a couple without firing up the big oven. For the 6 qt size, I can't tell you if it would work well for a whole chicken. i don't do whole chickens. I do use it for a large turkey breast and often there's not a lot of room between the meat and the cookwell, but it still cooks just fine. I do use it for maybe a dozen or so chicken drumsticks. I make up a bunch and have for OAWC, snacks, salads and the like. You might try cutting up the chicken and roasting it. That might work well. That said, it should also be stated that it's a TOOL. It's not going to do everything for you. It's there to help you, not unlike a Dutch Oven, a fry pan, a knife or a can opener. You have to make it work for you. Every pet I've had enjoyed the roaster too and they'd generally lie very close to it when the aromas wafted through the house....See MoreGambling on an $8 VitaMix
Comments (23)linnea, we have a local "on-line auction". This week they have in excess of 2,000 items available for viewing on line. Like eBay, they have a week for people to make bids, on Thursday night the auction is over. If you win an item you drive to their warehouse to pay for your items and pick them up. You can visit at any time to see what's available or if you find an item on line that you're interested in you can go to the warehouse to see if. They sell everything from cars to furniture to guns to coins to canning jars. Anyone that has something to sell takes it to the warehouse, fills out a form and it's put into the auction. It costs $2 to list an item for sale. No clothes, used bedding, stuffed toys, I don't remember what else. We've sold some furniture as well as buying things. My local auction is JNJ Online Auction in Fremont, Michigan. I know other communities have similar organizations. They do not ship, you have to go pick your stuff up yourself, but you can actually see it in advance, so that's a benefit. You might want to check on line and see if there's one close to you, but it's an addiction, just be warned! (grin) Annie...See More- 11 years ago
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