runninduo
Senior Cook
With my New Year's resolution to cook more (i bake like a fiend, cooking not as much), I've been making dinner in the crockpot (ideal with a 3 yr old....also I'm starting some part time work so I won't be home as much during the day to prepare for dinner). Anyway, we have a 4 qt round rival that works fine, but I was looking into getting a 6 qt oval one......better shape, esp for roasts and such. Anyway, I've done a lot of research and like what I've read about the West Bend Versatility cooker. Unlike traditional slow cookers/crock pots, this one has an aluminum vessel that sits on top of the heating element. One advantage is that you can use the vessel to brown meats w/o dirtying another pot/pan. It got very good reviews (by customers) on Amazon and by the folks at Cook's Illustrated, but was jus wondering if anyone here had it and could offer any insight.
Thanks.
Thanks.
