A while ago (12/10) I sent the following:

I bought one at Williams_Sonoma because the had a one-day sale for $179.95. I
had it wrapped because so my wife couldn't see it before Christmas. I've never
used a slow-cooker. Did I screw up?

Well, it was just fine. She loves it! BTW, this is the "Deluxe" one (7 qt)
which sells at Willliams-Sonoma for $249.95. Their one-day sale was for
179.95. So Iguessed right on both things: price and a good gift.

--
Steve Clingerman

On 12/25/2012 7:14 PM, Steve Clingerman wrote:
> A while ago (12/10) I sent the following:
>
> I bought one at Williams_Sonoma because the had a one-day sale for $179.95. I
> had it wrapped because so my wife couldn't see it before Christmas. I've never
> used a slow-cooker. Did I screw up?
>
> Well, it was just fine. She loves it! BTW, this is the "Deluxe" one (7 qt)
> which sells at Willliams-Sonoma for $249.95. Their one-day sale was for
> 179.95. So Iguessed right on both things: price and a good gift.

Thanks for reporting back, I'm glad your wife likes that very nice gift.

nancy

Steve Clingerman wrote:
> A while ago (12/10) I sent the following:
>
> I bought one at Williams_Sonoma because the had a one-day sale for
> $179.95. I had it wrapped because so my wife couldn't see it before
> Christmas. I've never used a slow-cooker. Did I screw up?
>
> Well, it was just fine. She loves it! BTW, this is the "Deluxe" one
> (7 qt) which sells at Willliams-Sonoma for $249.95. Their one-day
> sale was for 179.95. So Iguessed right on both things: price and a
> good gift.

Forgive my ignorance but how is this device different from a crock pot?

Thanks.

-S-

Steve Freides wrote:
> Steve Clingerman wrote:
>> A while ago (12/10) I sent the following:
>>
>> I bought one at Williams_Sonoma because the had a one-day sale for
>> $179.95. I had it wrapped because so my wife couldn't see it before
>> Christmas. I've never used a slow-cooker. Did I screw up?
>>
>> Well, it was just fine. She loves it! BTW, this is the "Deluxe" one
>> (7 qt) which sells at Willliams-Sonoma for $249.95. Their one-day
>> sale was for 179.95. So Iguessed right on both things: price and a
>> good gift.
>
> Forgive my ignorance but how is this device different from a crock pot?
>
> Thanks.
>
> -S-
>
>

It is really the same thing, only bigger, plus the insert is good for browning
on the stove top.

Steve

Steve Freides wrote:
> Steve Clingerman wrote:
>
>> A while ago (12/10) I sent the following:
>>
>> I bought one at Williams_Sonoma because the had a one-day sale for
>> $179.95. I had it wrapped because so my wife couldn't see it before
>> Christmas. I've never used a slow-cooker. Did I screw up?
>>
>> Well, it was just fine. She loves it! BTW, this is the "Deluxe" one
>> (7 qt) which sells at Willliams-Sonoma for $249.95. Their one-day
>> sale was for 179.95. So Iguessed right on both things: price and a
>> good gift.
>
> Forgive my ignorance but how is this device different from a crock pot?

Difference one - Crock Pot is a registered trademark by Rival and thus
any products by any other company have to be called slow cookers.

Difference two - Much higher price for the All Clad brand name.

There are likely to be other detailed differences in exact features.