Crocks On The Go?

[Chef Munky]

Was thinking of purchasing a few of these to simplify reheating Hubby's lunches. He can do it. One for my son to take to work.

Has anyone used these before? Are they worth it?
Crock-Pot® Lunch Crock Food Warmer, Black SCCPLC200-G

I'm also looking at this little one. It to is small, portable. With an insulated bag I think it just might work out for keeping spillage under control.
Manual Slow Cookers - 5025-WG

Thank you

Munky.

 

[Andy M.]

The lunch warmer would take too long for a guy at work. Don't they have microwaves?

 

[Chef Munky]

One does. The other has nothing but an outlet.
I'm thinking ahead, keeping in mind diets, timing, convenience.

One can have lunch at his leisure,on a good day. The other when he can. Most times both have been known to share their lunches with co workers who have forgotten their lunches.. It happens.

 

[Andy M.]

The link didn't say how long it takes to heat up its contents. I wasn't always in a position to start heating my lunch a couple of hours before I planned to eat. I wouldn't choose it over a microwave for reheating but if all I have is an outlet, It's a good way to go. I used to make cup of soup with an immersion heater at my desk at one point in my life.

 

[Chef Munky]

I didn't see a cooking time chart either. It's one of those you just swing and hope you don't miss.

As it is now everyday I'm stuck with a sink full of microwaveable plastic dishes. They don't last like they used to. Chili is hard to microwave or get out of a thermos. This way they can leave one at work. My life will be simplified. Again. Cup of chili sounds good. Good idea!

I'll see what I can find out with the smaller ones. Maybe buy a few and test it myself.

Thanks for the help Andy.

Munky.