This is my slow-cooker, honest to goodness! My mom bought it in 1972 (yes, back before Y2K, even). The last time I used it, it burned a hole into the formica countertop beneath it. I've been a bit afraid to use it since.
When do you draw the line on old appliances? My mom's toaster and iron had cloth-covered cords. I remember noticing the cords on friend's appliances, and wondering why new ones had plastic covered cords.
Some things continue to work safely. Like my parent's Osterizer blender. It had a toggle switch with 2 speeds, on and off. Eventually these appliances were retired.
But I continued to use the slow-cooker for many years, until the overheating problem.
Now I am ready to set foot into a retail establishment and buy a replacement. This one would make a nice fish bowl, or pot for a plant, or bucket for water the next time I wash my car.
Anyway, I am wondering, what brand and size of crock pot do you use? What are it's drawbacks? What do you love about it? Would you recommend that one to someone else? What kind of recipes do you use it most often for? How many people do you usually feed with it?
I know, a lot of questions. I'm trying to determine if the one you have would also work for me and my family. I really appreciate your advice. Thanks!
