so i need a new crockpot...
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Topic: so i need a new crockpot...
Posted By: Bizzy
Subject: so i need a new crockpot...
Date Posted: 30 April 2008 at 8:17pm
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so what do you have and how much do you like it??? ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 30 April 2008 at 8:26pm
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I just have the standard sunbeam one. If I were to get anohter (knowing now that I use it a lot), I would get the bigger sized one so i could fit 2 meals in it, and big chickens etc. Not sure of other brands tho. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 30 April 2008 at 8:42pm
I have a Cascade one from the Warehouse, but it is ginormous, I *think* a 7ltr? I've never tried any other brand but I  it.------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 30 April 2008 at 9:00pm
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oo check out the specials that are bound to be surfacing over Queen's Birthday Weekend, not too far away! ------------- |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 30 April 2008 at 9:03pm
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We have a sunbeam 4.5 litre one. It roasts whole chickens even though it's not the biggest model. I also find it cooks a little quicker than the times given in the crockpot recipes I have.
We got it from appliance shed - was nice and cheap though I don't remember the exact price. Oh and I should add - I LOVE it! My family would starve if we didn't have it since it's the only way I can produce dinner.  -------------  
 
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Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 30 April 2008 at 9:47pm
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We have a Breville. I have had it about 6 years and it gets used a lot with no problems. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 01 May 2008 at 8:49am
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Do you have any flybuys points? You can get the george forman slow cooker for 290pts and there are a few other slow cookers if you have around 300-400 points. -------------  
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 01 May 2008 at 9:02am
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no fly buys here...
did see tho that briscoes had them for about $50 - think it was a zip brand... ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 01 May 2008 at 9:16am
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Bargain!! Or as my niece would say "Let's buy it!!" -------------
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 01 May 2008 at 11:11am
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My DH used to work at Briscoes...
He won't let me buy anything electrical by Zip - except for the 6.5l slow cooker currently cooking a roast beef for our dinner! DH said that Zip make very good slow cookers, and that bigger is usually better. ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 01 May 2008 at 12:45pm
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I used to work at Briscoes, and I wouldn't suggest buying anything Zip... they are a shocking brand and you'll be back returning it within a month.. you do pay for quality unfortunately and Zip definitely doesn't have that -------------  
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 01 May 2008 at 3:05pm
| actuall i was going to say our zip rice cooker killed the electricity in our house on my birthday. n we don't use it now. |
Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 01 May 2008 at 3:54pm
That's good to know! Our slow cooker is a Zip one though and has been going strong since Christmas '06! I use it a lot and truly it! Hopefully Daikini's DH is right!------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Neeks wrote:Posted By: Leish
Date Posted: 03 May 2008 at 5:39am
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Consumer recommended the Breville Avance cooker - which happens to be the one we have and its great. Good luck finding one your happy with Deb. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aussiegirl
Date Posted: 03 May 2008 at 9:59am
Same as us...I actually got it from Fly Buys points a few years ago now and wouldnt be without it. I use it at least twice a week! Currently am using it to make a pot of soup  ------------- Mum to Hayley **30.6.08
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Posted By: aussiegirl
Date Posted: 10 May 2008 at 6:43pm
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oops sorry Jess, I didnt answer you!
Nope, no probs with ours at all. I hope you sort it out with breville!  ------------- Mum to Hayley **30.6.08
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Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 11 May 2008 at 2:28pm
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Jess, sometimes the elements are screwy due to a manufacturing fault. If it's still within it's warranty (normally between 12 & 24 months) you can take it back to the store you purchased it from and they can either provide you with another (still under warranty) OR give you a refund -------------
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 11 May 2008 at 2:49pm
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We've got the big Zip one, and it's been great here. Going on a year now, and I can easily make 2 big meals in it. ------------- Andie |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 2:04pm
| Anyone got a sunbeam one? Whats the difference between a crockpot and a slowcooker? which is best? Whats a ok price for a large crockpot- say a 6L one? |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 2:04pm
| And if u only wanna cook one meal for 2 adults, can you do it ok in a large one? |
Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 2:40pm
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I don't know what the difference is between a crock pot and a slow cooker thought they were the same. We had a small sunbeam one last year it was good cooked enough for like four people really lol But it broke and Bruce just bought me a Zip one from Briscoes for mothers day. Its only the small one but I can cook enough for two nights worth of dinners in it and it cooks great. I got given a couple of slow cooker recipe books as well and use it all the time!!!
MIL still has a oval sunbeam one though and swears by it, They have the LARGE one and she regularly cooks for just the two of them in it but its big enough to do silverside in so best of both worlds I guess lol ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow">  Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 2:41pm
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Oh by memory I think she bought her sunbeam one for like $89 on sale at briscoes which was cheap. My little Zip one was around $50 (I thinK) ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 6:53pm
| Thanks! Im becoming more and more convinced that I NEED one! |
Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 24 June 2008 at 10:01am
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Yeah ya do haha ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 24 June 2008 at 11:33am
I used mine for the first time on Saturday just gone. I've had it since August 2007. What a fool 
I have the Zip one, and it seems to be fabulous. |