Something I have wanted for a while is a crock pot or slow cooker.I have read so much about them but hadn't seen any in the local shops. The ones I saw online were expensive not to mention the shipping costs! Then I found a cheap one at the nearest Lidl shop. DH agreed to buying it although he didn't know what I needed it for. So here is my latest toy!
It cooks food so well! I tried cooking some of our homegrown beef which, while tasty tends to be very tough. It came out beautifully tender and I didn't even have to keep checking on it! Gives me more knitting time!
I have been trying out all sorts of things. I soaked some dried beans and put them in it in the morning. They cooked perfectly and I was able to freeze some for quick meals. So many things I am planning on making! DH is very pleased he bought it.
I have been busy knitting as well. I have started working on a counterpane for the doll bed my DD bought me. Based on traditional designs, I have made a mini version of the square. Worked in the round outwards and then grafted together, there is a fair bit of work involved.
I hope to share photos of the bed and the bedding in a future post.
I have also a new pattern being tested. This was something I designed for my DGD. It is similar to one I knit for my DS many many years ago.
Obviously there is a dolly version in progress as well!
I hope to be back soon with other projects.
I didn't grow up with slow cookers, but have fallen in love with them since moving to the US. I absolutely love that I can make dinner in the morning when I have a little more time, and then walk in the kitchen to a cooked meal at dinner time. Magic!
ReplyDeleteIt is marvellous isn't it? The food is so tasty as well.
DeleteI have had a slow cooker for a few years, they are great, everything is cooked to perfection.
DeleteI love the cover you are making for your dolls bed and the cardigan for your DGD.
Thankyou! think the slow cookers are great! Today it is cooking chickpeas, I soaked them overnight and am just about to put them in it.
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