I'm a vision of hotliness, and how weird is that? Mystical comas. You know, if you can stand the horror of a higher power hijacking your mind and body so that it can give birth to itself, I really recommend 'em.

Cordelia ,'You're Welcome'


Natter 63: Life after PuppyCam  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Jessica - Mar 24, 2009 9:18:46 am PDT #12024 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Oh crap - I just realized I'm skipping the Business Update meeting. Hopefully nothing important will be announced, because I need to eat.


javachik - Mar 24, 2009 9:20:21 am PDT #12025 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

I think since fish and veggies don't necessarily need slow cooking the same way certain cuts of meat do, they're not going to be at the forefront of an equipment test.

Oh yeah, that makes sense.

The way megan described the clam chowder and various other non-meat things she'd made made me re-think the idea of a slow-cooker. I never thought I'd want one, but I love the idea of coming home to a hot meal!


Jessica - Mar 24, 2009 9:20:40 am PDT #12026 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

The last thing I made in mine was a veggie chili. It was pretty awesome.


beth b - Mar 24, 2009 9:24:50 am PDT #12027 of 30000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!

cheap oval rival crockpot here. I have no need for a 5 pound pot roast. the only thing I don't have on it that would be nice -- the ability to program it to start on high for an hour or two and then drop it to low. But if you are cooking fish or veggies -- you probably don't need to worry about that


javachik - Mar 24, 2009 9:25:25 am PDT #12028 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

The last thing I made in mine was a veggie chili. It was pretty awesome.

Ooooh, did you already post the recipe?


Jessica - Mar 24, 2009 9:27:28 am PDT #12029 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Java, here:

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Sorry there are no measurements on the spices - I've been making this for almost 15 years, so everything is eyeballed.


javachik - Mar 24, 2009 9:30:37 am PDT #12030 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Jess, thanks! And a bonus picture of the Flag baby, too!


Aims - Mar 24, 2009 9:31:37 am PDT #12031 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.

We make, in our slow cooker, the following: pot roast, chicken and veggies with gravy, roaster chickens, chili, and soups.


Jessica - Mar 24, 2009 9:34:43 am PDT #12032 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I use mine mostly for making stock - I can get turkey "parts" (mostly necks and wings) for cheap at the farmer's market, let them simmer all day in the slow cooker with an onion and a little salt, and have turkey stock in the freezer all the time instead of buying the canned stuff. I LURVE IT.


javachik - Mar 24, 2009 9:37:18 am PDT #12033 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

I'm thinking I'll be able to do the same for veggie stock? Or am I outta my mind?