> >> Anyone tells me that they are happy with stew produced
> >> by a crockpot I'll show you a certifiable TIADer.


What's a TIADer?

I've made beef stew in my crock pot, and I've made beef stew in my
stock pot on top of the stove. They both turned out pretty good, and
nothing at all like Dinty Moore.

I could cook briskets or pork ribs and sauerkraut in a pan on the
stove too, but since I go to school and work 10 hour days, I don't
always have a solid hour or two to devote to it. I can however, find
about 15 minutes to throw a bunch of stuff into a crock and twist a
knob. Then I'm free to walk away for a goodly long time, and if I
time it right, there will be something good to eat when I come back
starving.

I don't understand cooking oatmeal in one, personally, but I'm sure
you've got your reasons too.

-J