Saw a commmercial about these disposable slow cooker liners. Anybody tried
them? Sound like a great product?!?

http://www.tinyurl.com/afpqn

Andy

Andy wrote:
> Saw a commmercial about these disposable slow cooker liners. Anybody
> tried them? Sound like a great product?!?
>
> http://www.tinyurl.com/afpqn
>
> Andy

I've seen the commercials but haven't tried the product. It does sound like
a good idea, kind of like the Reynolds oven bags. Anything that makes
clean-up simple has my vote; I plan to give them a try.

Jill

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Sun 12 Feb 2006 01:23:29p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Andy?
>
>> Saw a commmercial about these disposable slow cooker liners. Anybody
>> tried them? Sound like a great product?!?
>>
>> http://www.tinyurl.com/afpqn
>>
>> Andy
>
> I saw them at the supermarket. Compared them to the oven cooking
> bags and decided the oven bags are cheaper and serve the same
> purpose. They are made from the same material.

Ah! Now see, I was wondering about that. I was going to mention in my
reply to Andy I'd have to check what the price is, too.

Jill

On Sun 12 Feb 2006 01:23:29p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Andy?

> Saw a commmercial about these disposable slow cooker liners. Anybody tried
> them? Sound like a great product?!?
>
> http://www.tinyurl.com/afpqn
>
> Andy

I saw them at the supermarket. Compared them to the oven cooking bags and
decided the oven bags are cheaper and serve the same purpose. They are made
from the same material.

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> Andy wrote:
> > Saw a commmercial about these disposable slow cooker liners. Anybody
> > tried them? Sound like a great product?!?
> >
> > http://www.tinyurl.com/afpqn
> >
> > Andy
>
> I've seen the commercials but haven't tried the product. It does sound like
> a good idea, kind of like the Reynolds oven bags. Anything that makes
> clean-up simple has my vote; I plan to give them a try.
>
> Jill
>
>

Keep us updated!
This might be an item I might want as well.
--
Peace, Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

Wayne Boatwright <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in
28.19:

> On Sun 12 Feb 2006 01:23:29p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Andy?
>
>> Saw a commmercial about these disposable slow cooker liners. Anybody
>> tried them? Sound like a great product?!?
>>
>> http://www.tinyurl.com/afpqn
>>
>> Andy
>
> I saw them at the supermarket. Compared them to the oven cooking bags
> and decided the oven bags are cheaper and serve the same purpose.
> They are made from the same material.


Thanks Wayne. I never thought to use either, until I saw the reyonds TV
commercial.

Andy

"jmcquown" > wrote in news:41NHf.4327$UD1.2806
@bignews2.bellsouth.net:

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Sun 12 Feb 2006 01:23:29p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Andy?
>>
>>> Saw a commmercial about these disposable slow cooker liners. Anybody
>>> tried them? Sound like a great product?!?
>>>
>>> http://www.tinyurl.com/afpqn
>>>
>>> Andy
>>
>> I saw them at the supermarket. Compared them to the oven cooking
>> bags and decided the oven bags are cheaper and serve the same
>> purpose. They are made from the same material.
>
> Ah! Now see, I was wondering about that. I was going to mention in my
> reply to Andy I'd have to check what the price is, too.
>
> Jill


So that settles it? Oven bags?!?

Andy

Andy wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in news:41NHf.4327$UD1.2806
> @bignews2.bellsouth.net:
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> On Sun 12 Feb 2006 01:23:29p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it
>>> Andy?
>>>
>>>> Saw a commmercial about these disposable slow cooker liners.
>>>> Anybody tried them? Sound like a great product?!?
>>>>
>>>> http://www.tinyurl.com/afpqn
>>>>
>>>> Andy
>>>
>>> I saw them at the supermarket. Compared them to the oven cooking
>>> bags and decided the oven bags are cheaper and serve the same
>>> purpose. They are made from the same material.
>>
>> Ah! Now see, I was wondering about that. I was going to mention in
>> my reply to Andy I'd have to check what the price is, too.
>>
>> Jill
>
>
> So that settles it? Oven bags?!?
>
> Andy

Sounds like it, if they'll fit your slow cooker.

Jill

I'd be curious to hear your take on this. I use my slow cooker for all
sorts of things and never had to do more than soak it overnight to clean
it. I just scoffed at the commercial as one more useless gimmick - sort of
like pre-wrapped microwave potatoes.

Andy wrote:
>
> Saw a commmercial about these disposable slow cooker liners. Anybody tried
> them? Sound like a great product?!?
>
> http://www.tinyurl.com/afpqn
>
> Andy

Finding the idea of cooking in plastic somewhat abhorrent. Not in all
these years of using a slow cooker has it ever been difficult to clean
afterwards.

On Sun 12 Feb 2006 04:08:54p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it pgluth1?

> I'd be curious to hear your take on this. I use my slow cooker for all
> sorts of things and never had to do more than soak it overnight to clean
> it. I just scoffed at the commercial as one more useless gimmick - sort of
> like pre-wrapped microwave potatoes.

Hardly like pre-wrapped microwave potatoes. I mostly do not use a bag in the
slow cooker, but I find it convenient for cooking roasts and similar. Remove
the roast and you have a bag full of juices. You can remove the bag, snip
the corner and let the juices flow into a sieve or whatever. Naturally, it
does leave the crock virtually spotless. I don't like having to leave
anything overnight to soak. I can pop the crock into the dishwasher
immediately.

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

Andy wrote:
> Saw a commmercial about these disposable slow cooker liners. Anybody tried
> them? Sound like a great product?!?
>
> http://www.tinyurl.com/afpqn
>
> Andy

I only considered them valuable if one had a crock pot that doesn't have
a removable liner, which makes clean up a nuisance. Otherwise, IMO,
they're just a gimmick to get my money away from me, and fill up the
landfills. How hard is it to clean a crock pot? I've never had a problem
with it.
Goomba

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> Hardly like pre-wrapped microwave potatoes. I mostly do not use a bag in the
> slow cooker, but I find it convenient for cooking roasts and similar. Remove
> the roast and you have a bag full of juices. You can remove the bag, snip
> the corner and let the juices flow into a sieve or whatever. Naturally, it
> does leave the crock virtually spotless. I don't like having to leave
> anything overnight to soak. I can pop the crock into the dishwasher
> immediately.
>
I do that with my crock pot already, no bag necessary. And I have a
ladle for the juices. The bag is just a waste, IMO.
Goomba

"Goomba38" > wrote in message
. ..
> Andy wrote:
>> Saw a commmercial about these disposable slow cooker liners. Anybody
>> tried them? Sound like a great product?!?
>>
>> http://www.tinyurl.com/afpqn
>>
>> Andy
>
> I only considered them valuable if one had a crock pot that doesn't have a
> removable liner, which makes clean up a nuisance. Otherwise, IMO, they're
> just a gimmick to get my money away from me, and fill up the landfills.
> How hard is it to clean a crock pot? I've never had a problem with it.
> Goomba

It is very difficult for me to clean up the smaller crockpot and now I have
a large one; but I have a large DH, too. If it weren't for him, there
wouldn't be any slow cooking here. The liners could make it possible for
physically challenged people who can't lug the heavy crocks back and forth
under the spigots to wash and rinse.
But, I agree with you, a young vital healthy person (and they are in the
majority) wouldn't really NEED a liner. I still think there is a fine line
between want and need.
Dee Dee

On Sun 12 Feb 2006 08:51:28p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Goomba38?

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>> Hardly like pre-wrapped microwave potatoes. I mostly do not use a bag
>> in the slow cooker, but I find it convenient for cooking roasts and
>> similar. Remove the roast and you have a bag full of juices. You can
>> remove the bag, snip the corner and let the juices flow into a sieve or
>> whatever. Naturally, it does leave the crock virtually spotless. I
>> don't like having to leave anything overnight to soak. I can pop the
>> crock into the dishwasher immediately.
>>
> I do that with my crock pot already, no bag necessary. And I have a
> ladle for the juices. The bag is just a waste, IMO.
> Goomba

Well, you're probably right, Goomba, but I find it convenient for me. I
guess I like "gimmicks". <g>

BTW, I think of you often when I use my spaetzle maker!

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

>> I do that with my crock pot already, no bag necessary. And I have a
>> ladle for the juices. The bag is just a waste, IMO.
>> Goomba
>
> Well, you're probably right, Goomba, but I find it convenient for me. I
> guess I like "gimmicks". <g>
>
> BTW, I think of you often when I use my spaetzle maker!
>

Wundebar!! With lots of emmenthaler cheese and caramelized onions!?
I have lamb chops planned for tomorrow, but that sure would be a good
meal. I'm going to have to do some soon.
Goomba, the cheap, anti-gimmick type

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> Oh, that sounds good! I've never made that. Do you just mix in the cheese
> and caramelized onions into the hot dumplings? I usually make the
> dumplings to serve with either veal or chicken paprikash, with plenty of
> the gravy to go over the dumplings.
>

Just layered in a casserole between layers (batches) of the spatzle.
Lots of ground black pepper too. And always (ALWAYS) do up way more
onions than you think you'll need-they're the best part and cook down so
much you'll always want more. Trust me
Goomba

On Sun 12 Feb 2006 09:42:03p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Goomba38?

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>>> I do that with my crock pot already, no bag necessary. And I have a
>>> ladle for the juices. The bag is just a waste, IMO.
>>> Goomba
>>
>> Well, you're probably right, Goomba, but I find it convenient for me. I
>> guess I like "gimmicks". <g>
>>
>> BTW, I think of you often when I use my spaetzle maker!
>>
>
> Wundebar!! With lots of emmenthaler cheese and caramelized onions!?
> I have lamb chops planned for tomorrow, but that sure would be a good
> meal. I'm going to have to do some soon.
> Goomba, the cheap, anti-gimmick type

Oh, that sounds good! I've never made that. Do you just mix in the cheese
and caramelized onions into the hot dumplings? I usually make the
dumplings to serve with either veal or chicken paprikash, with plenty of
the gravy to go over the dumplings.

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

On Sun 12 Feb 2006 09:56:03p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Goomba38?

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>> Oh, that sounds good! I've never made that. Do you just mix in the
>> cheese and caramelized onions into the hot dumplings? I usually make
>> the dumplings to serve with either veal or chicken paprikash, with
>> plenty of the gravy to go over the dumplings.
>>
>
> Just layered in a casserole between layers (batches) of the spatzle.
> Lots of ground black pepper too. And always (ALWAYS) do up way more
> onions than you think you'll need-they're the best part and cook down so
> much you'll always want more. Trust me
> Goomba

I WILL make this when I can splurge from my WW diet! I WILL trust you on the
onions. I love them caramelized. Thanks!

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

pgluth1 wrote:

> I'd be curious to hear your take on this. I use my slow cooker for all
> sorts of things and never had to do more than soak it overnight to clean
> it. I just scoffed at the commercial as one more useless gimmick - sort of
> like pre-wrapped microwave potatoes.


Eggsactly...

Both slow cookers and oven bags have been out now for over 30 years
now, in all the time I've used crockpots they've never been at all
difficult to clean. I recently got a new West Bend slow cooker with
the white porcelain insert and it is a SNAP to clean up...even with
stuff like spaghetti sauce that was in the cooker for over 12 hours.

This product is just a gimmick, obviously designed for lame brains. I
can't imagine buying this, the whole concept is laughable...

It reminds me of Thanksgiving 1964 when my aunt instead of serving us
turkey served us this new - fangled Space Age "turkey loaf"...it was
supposedly "the next big thing".

--
Best
Greg

On Sun 12 Feb 2006 10:21:19p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Gregory
Morrow?

>
> pgluth1 wrote:
>
>> I'd be curious to hear your take on this. I use my slow cooker for all
>> sorts of things and never had to do more than soak it overnight to
>> clean it. I just scoffed at the commercial as one more useless gimmick
>> - sort of like pre-wrapped microwave potatoes.
>
>
> Eggsactly...
>
> Both slow cookers and oven bags have been out now for over 30 years
> now, in all the time I've used crockpots they've never been at all
> difficult to clean. I recently got a new West Bend slow cooker with
> the white porcelain insert and it is a SNAP to clean up...even with
> stuff like spaghetti sauce that was in the cooker for over 12 hours.
>
> This product is just a gimmick, obviously designed for lame brains. I
> can't imagine buying this, the whole concept is laughable...
>
> It reminds me of Thanksgiving 1964 when my aunt instead of serving us
> turkey served us this new - fangled Space Age "turkey loaf"...it was
> supposedly "the next big thing".

To each his own. I, too, draw the line at turkey loaf. <g>

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

"Carol Garbo" > wrote in message
...
> Andy: Tried these for the first time last week; I don't cook
> in a
> crockpot but do use it to keep food hot at parties, etc.
> Anyway, I was
> very impressed with them. I bought mine at Wal-Mart; 4 in the
> box for
> about 2 dollars. Carol
>
I've been using them for several years. We travel in an rv and I
often start a crockpot meal in the morning before we hit the road
and it cooks all day as we drive along. Since the water supply
in an rv is somewhat limited and the holding tanks are also, it's
nice to just remove the bag, have dinner and use a minimum of
water to clean out the crockpot and put it away or get it ready
for the next days trip. I can see where they would be kind of
useless of the "in home" user. Audrey

> >> Andy
> >
> > I only considered them valuable if one had a crock pot that doesn't have a
> > removable liner, which makes clean up a nuisance. Otherwise, IMO, they're
> > just a gimmick to get my money away from me, and fill up the landfills.
> > How hard is it to clean a crock pot? I've never had a problem with it.
> > Goomba
>
> It is very difficult for me to clean up the smaller crockpot and now I have
> a large one; but I have a large DH, too. If it weren't for him, there
> wouldn't be any slow cooking here. The liners could make it possible for
> physically challenged people who can't lug the heavy crocks back and forth
> under the spigots to wash and rinse.
> But, I agree with you, a young vital healthy person (and they are in the
> majority) wouldn't really NEED a liner. I still think there is a fine line
> between want and need.
> Dee Dee

I gave up on my crock pot and went to a slow cooker that has a
rectangular metal pot on an electric base. Cleaning up is easy and no
chance of it slipping out of my arthritic fingers and breaking. On the
other hand, I resisted buying a swiffer duster because of the throwaway
factor, but finally gave in and I love it. It's so much easier than
using a dustcloth with spray and can't harm the environment any more
that those sprays.....Sharon

"biig" > wrote in message ...
>
>> >> Andy
>> >
>> > I only considered them valuable if one had a crock pot that doesn't
>> > have a
>> > removable liner, which makes clean up a nuisance. Otherwise, IMO,
>> > they're
>> > just a gimmick to get my money away from me, and fill up the landfills.
>> > How hard is it to clean a crock pot? I've never had a problem with it.
>> > Goomba
>>
>> It is very difficult for me to clean up the smaller crockpot and now I
>> have
>> a large one; but I have a large DH, too. If it weren't for him, there
>> wouldn't be any slow cooking here. The liners could make it possible for
>> physically challenged people who can't lug the heavy crocks back and
>> forth
>> under the spigots to wash and rinse.
>> But, I agree with you, a young vital healthy person (and they are in the
>> majority) wouldn't really NEED a liner. I still think there is a fine
>> line
>> between want and need.
>> Dee Dee
>
> I gave up on my crock pot and went to a slow cooker that has a
> rectangular metal pot on an electric base. Cleaning up is easy and no
> chance of it slipping out of my arthritic fingers and breaking. On the
> other hand, I resisted buying a swiffer duster because of the throwaway
> factor, but finally gave in and I love it. It's so much easier than
> using a dustcloth with spray and can't harm the environment any more
> that those sprays.....Sharon

Ah Ha! I've been wondering what the difference between a slow cooker and a
crock pot. I thought it was just a new name for crock pot. BTW what's the
difference from putting a pot on top of a separate round electric burner.
Is the pot insulated, is that it?

Swiffer duster. I'd like it, but I'm not able to use anything like that
because of the weight (nothing over 2#) coupled with a movement. I'd loved
it a few years ago. Hate the sprays too -- Cough! Cough!
Thanks,
Dee Dee

On Mon 13 Feb 2006 11:38:21a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Dee
Randall?

>
> "biig" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>> >> Andy
>>> >
>>> > I only considered them valuable if one had a crock pot that doesn't
>>> > have a
>>> > removable liner, which makes clean up a nuisance. Otherwise, IMO,
>>> > they're just a gimmick to get my money away from me, and fill up the
>>> > landfills. How hard is it to clean a crock pot? I've never had a
>>> > problem with it. Goomba
>>>
>>> It is very difficult for me to clean up the smaller crockpot and now I
>>> have a large one; but I have a large DH, too. If it weren't for him,
>>> there wouldn't be any slow cooking here. The liners could make it
>>> possible for physically challenged people who can't lug the heavy
>>> crocks back and forth under the spigots to wash and rinse.
>>> But, I agree with you, a young vital healthy person (and they are in
>>> the majority) wouldn't really NEED a liner. I still think there is a
>>> fine line between want and need.
>>> Dee Dee
>>
>> I gave up on my crock pot and went to a slow cooker that has a
>> rectangular metal pot on an electric base. Cleaning up is easy and no
>> chance of it slipping out of my arthritic fingers and breaking. On the
>> other hand, I resisted buying a swiffer duster because of the throwaway
>> factor, but finally gave in and I love it. It's so much easier than
>> using a dustcloth with spray and can't harm the environment any more
>> that those sprays.....Sharon
>
> Ah Ha! I've been wondering what the difference between a slow cooker
> and a crock pot. I thought it was just a new name for crock pot. BTW
> what's the difference from putting a pot on top of a separate round
> electric burner. Is the pot insulated, is that it?

No, not insulated, ASAIK. Just controlled low heat.

> Swiffer duster. I'd like it, but I'm not able to use anything like
> that because of the weight (nothing over 2#) coupled with a movement.
> I'd loved it a few years ago. Hate the sprays too -- Cough! Cough!

If it's anything like the Swiffer duster I use, it weighs only a fraction
of 1 pound. Are you thinking of the Swiffer for floors?

--
Wayne Boatwright Õ¿Õ¬
________________________________________

Okay, okay, I take it back! UnScrew you!

Audrey wrote:
>
> "Carol Garbo" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Andy: Tried these for the first time last week; I don't cook
> > in a
> > crockpot but do use it to keep food hot at parties, etc.
> > Anyway, I was
> > very impressed with them. I bought mine at Wal-Mart; 4 in the
> > box for
> > about 2 dollars. Carol
> >
> I've been using them for several years. We travel in an rv and I
> often start a crockpot meal in the morning before we hit the road
> and it cooks all day as we drive along. Since the water supply
> in an rv is somewhat limited and the holding tanks are also, it's
> nice to just remove the bag, have dinner and use a minimum of
> water to clean out the crockpot and put it away or get it ready
> for the next days trip. I can see where they would be kind of
> useless of the "in home" user. Audrey\

How do you power your crockpot on the road? Generator???
Thanks...Sharon who also travels in an rv, although a small one....

Dee Randall wrote:
>
> "biig" > wrote in message ...
> >
> >> >> Andy
> >> >
> >> > I only considered them valuable if one had a crock pot that doesn't
> >> > have a
> >> > removable liner, which makes clean up a nuisance. Otherwise, IMO,
> >> > they're
> >> > just a gimmick to get my money away from me, and fill up the landfills.
> >> > How hard is it to clean a crock pot? I've never had a problem with it.
> >> > Goomba
> >>
> >> It is very difficult for me to clean up the smaller crockpot and now I
> >> have
> >> a large one; but I have a large DH, too. If it weren't for him, there
> >> wouldn't be any slow cooking here. The liners could make it possible for
> >> physically challenged people who can't lug the heavy crocks back and
> >> forth
> >> under the spigots to wash and rinse.
> >> But, I agree with you, a young vital healthy person (and they are in the
> >> majority) wouldn't really NEED a liner. I still think there is a fine
> >> line
> >> between want and need.
> >> Dee Dee
> >
> > I gave up on my crock pot and went to a slow cooker that has a
> > rectangular metal pot on an electric base. Cleaning up is easy and no
> > chance of it slipping out of my arthritic fingers and breaking. On the
> > other hand, I resisted buying a swiffer duster because of the throwaway
> > factor, but finally gave in and I love it. It's so much easier than
> > using a dustcloth with spray and can't harm the environment any more
> > that those sprays.....Sharon
>
> Ah Ha! I've been wondering what the difference between a slow cooker and a
> crock pot. I thought it was just a new name for crock pot. BTW what's the
> difference from putting a pot on top of a separate round electric burner.
> Is the pot insulated, is that it?
>
> Swiffer duster. I'd like it, but I'm not able to use anything like that
> because of the weight (nothing over 2#) coupled with a movement. I'd loved
> it a few years ago. Hate the sprays too -- Cough! Cough!
> Thanks,
> Dee Dee


the crockpot/slowcooker....It can be left unattended, where I
wouldn't leave a pot on my stovetop unattended for that length of time.
The pot isn't insulated.

and the swiffer I was mentioning is not the floor mop, but the
furniture duster...quite lightweight. There is also a model with a long
handle for reaching high spots (I'm 5' nothing...lol) I have all
carpets (even in the kitchen) so have no need for the floor model.
....Sharon

"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
28.19...
> On Mon 13 Feb 2006 11:38:21a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Dee
> Randall?
>
>>
>> "biig" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>>> >> Andy
>>>> >
>>>> > I only considered them valuable if one had a crock pot that doesn't
>>>> > have a
>>>> > removable liner, which makes clean up a nuisance. Otherwise, IMO,
>>>> > they're just a gimmick to get my money away from me, and fill up the
>>>> > landfills. How hard is it to clean a crock pot? I've never had a
>>>> > problem with it. Goomba
>>>>
>>>> It is very difficult for me to clean up the smaller crockpot and now I
>>>> have a large one; but I have a large DH, too. If it weren't for him,
>>>> there wouldn't be any slow cooking here. The liners could make it
>>>> possible for physically challenged people who can't lug the heavy
>>>> crocks back and forth under the spigots to wash and rinse.
>>>> But, I agree with you, a young vital healthy person (and they are in
>>>> the majority) wouldn't really NEED a liner. I still think there is a
>>>> fine line between want and need.
>>>> Dee Dee
>>>
>>> I gave up on my crock pot and went to a slow cooker that has a
>>> rectangular metal pot on an electric base. Cleaning up is easy and no
>>> chance of it slipping out of my arthritic fingers and breaking. On the
>>> other hand, I resisted buying a swiffer duster because of the throwaway
>>> factor, but finally gave in and I love it. It's so much easier than
>>> using a dustcloth with spray and can't harm the environment any more
>>> that those sprays.....Sharon
>>
>> Ah Ha! I've been wondering what the difference between a slow cooker
>> and a crock pot. I thought it was just a new name for crock pot. BTW
>> what's the difference from putting a pot on top of a separate round
>> electric burner. Is the pot insulated, is that it?
>
> No, not insulated, ASAIK. Just controlled low heat.
>
>> Swiffer duster. I'd like it, but I'm not able to use anything like
>> that because of the weight (nothing over 2#) coupled with a movement.
>> I'd loved it a few years ago. Hate the sprays too -- Cough! Cough!
>
> If it's anything like the Swiffer duster I use, it weighs only a fraction
> of 1 pound. Are you thinking of the Swiffer for floors?
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright Õ¿Õ¬

Yes, for floors; it seems to me that it does have a weight to it; too heavy
for me. Also for me, the repetitive movement along with any weight attached
is out of the question.
http://www.budgetpackaging.com/pgc-37106.html is this it?
DH uses the (I believe it is a Swiffer) for the kitchen and bathroom floors.
It spits out some kind of 'cleaning juice.'

I've used for years the dustcloths that are treated a bit, and I used to
wrap and pin these treated dustcloths on the bottom of a dustmop, so that's
what I was thinking Dora was/is talking about; now I see perhaps she was
talking about a dustcloth for furniture, that she is using a throwaway - but
not sure.

Dee Dee

"Dee Randall" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
> 28.19...
>> On Mon 13 Feb 2006 11:38:21a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Dee
>> Randall?
>>
>>>
>>> "biig" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>
>>>>> >> Andy
>>>>> >
>>>>> > I only considered them valuable if one had a crock pot that doesn't
>>>>> > have a
>>>>> > removable liner, which makes clean up a nuisance. Otherwise, IMO,
>>>>> > they're just a gimmick to get my money away from me, and fill up the
>>>>> > landfills. How hard is it to clean a crock pot? I've never had a
>>>>> > problem with it. Goomba
>>>>>
>>>>> It is very difficult for me to clean up the smaller crockpot and now I
>>>>> have a large one; but I have a large DH, too. If it weren't for him,
>>>>> there wouldn't be any slow cooking here. The liners could make it
>>>>> possible for physically challenged people who can't lug the heavy
>>>>> crocks back and forth under the spigots to wash and rinse.
>>>>> But, I agree with you, a young vital healthy person (and they are in
>>>>> the majority) wouldn't really NEED a liner. I still think there is a
>>>>> fine line between want and need.
>>>>> Dee Dee
>>>>
>>>> I gave up on my crock pot and went to a slow cooker that has a
>>>> rectangular metal pot on an electric base. Cleaning up is easy and no
>>>> chance of it slipping out of my arthritic fingers and breaking. On the
>>>> other hand, I resisted buying a swiffer duster because of the throwaway
>>>> factor, but finally gave in and I love it. It's so much easier than
>>>> using a dustcloth with spray and can't harm the environment any more
>>>> that those sprays.....Sharon
>>>
>>> Ah Ha! I've been wondering what the difference between a slow cooker
>>> and a crock pot. I thought it was just a new name for crock pot. BTW
>>> what's the difference from putting a pot on top of a separate round
>>> electric burner. Is the pot insulated, is that it?
>>
>> No, not insulated, ASAIK. Just controlled low heat.
>>
>>> Swiffer duster. I'd like it, but I'm not able to use anything like
>>> that because of the weight (nothing over 2#) coupled with a movement.
>>> I'd loved it a few years ago. Hate the sprays too -- Cough! Cough!
>>
>> If it's anything like the Swiffer duster I use, it weighs only a fraction
>> of 1 pound. Are you thinking of the Swiffer for floors?
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright Õ¿Õ¬
>
> Yes, for floors; it seems to me that it does have a weight to it; too
> heavy for me. Also for me, the repetitive movement along with any weight
> attached is out of the question.
> http://www.budgetpackaging.com/pgc-37106.html is this it?
> DH uses the (I believe it is a Swiffer) for the kitchen and bathroom
> floors. It spits out some kind of 'cleaning juice.'
>
> I've used for years the dustcloths that are treated a bit, and I used to
> wrap and pin these treated dustcloths on the bottom of a dustmop, so
> that's what I was thinking Dora was/is talking about; now I see perhaps
> she was talking about a dustcloth for furniture, that she is using a
> throwaway - but not sure.
>
> Dee Dee
>
Oops, sorry Sharon -- 'tweren't Dora. My mistake. Thanks for the further
information.
Dee Dee

On Mon 13 Feb 2006 03:31:35p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Dee
Randall?

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
> 28.19...
>> On Mon 13 Feb 2006 11:38:21a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Dee
>> Randall?
>>
>>>
>>> "biig" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>
>>>>> >> Andy
>>>>> >
>>>>> > I only considered them valuable if one had a crock pot that
>>>>> > doesn't have a
>>>>> > removable liner, which makes clean up a nuisance. Otherwise, IMO,
>>>>> > they're just a gimmick to get my money away from me, and fill up
>>>>> > the landfills. How hard is it to clean a crock pot? I've never had
>>>>> > a problem with it. Goomba
>>>>>
>>>>> It is very difficult for me to clean up the smaller crockpot and now
>>>>> I have a large one; but I have a large DH, too. If it weren't for
>>>>> him, there wouldn't be any slow cooking here. The liners could make
>>>>> it possible for physically challenged people who can't lug the heavy
>>>>> crocks back and forth under the spigots to wash and rinse.
>>>>> But, I agree with you, a young vital healthy person (and they are in
>>>>> the majority) wouldn't really NEED a liner. I still think there is
>>>>> a fine line between want and need.
>>>>> Dee Dee
>>>>
>>>> I gave up on my crock pot and went to a slow cooker that has a
>>>> rectangular metal pot on an electric base. Cleaning up is easy and
>>>> no chance of it slipping out of my arthritic fingers and breaking.
>>>> On the other hand, I resisted buying a swiffer duster because of the
>>>> throwaway factor, but finally gave in and I love it. It's so much
>>>> easier than using a dustcloth with spray and can't harm the
>>>> environment any more that those sprays.....Sharon
>>>
>>> Ah Ha! I've been wondering what the difference between a slow cooker
>>> and a crock pot. I thought it was just a new name for crock pot. BTW
>>> what's the difference from putting a pot on top of a separate round
>>> electric burner. Is the pot insulated, is that it?
>>
>> No, not insulated, ASAIK. Just controlled low heat.
>>
>>> Swiffer duster. I'd like it, but I'm not able to use anything
>>> like that because of the weight (nothing over 2#) coupled with a
>>> movement. I'd loved it a few years ago. Hate the sprays too -- Cough!
>>> Cough!
>>
>> If it's anything like the Swiffer duster I use, it weighs only a
>> fraction of 1 pound. Are you thinking of the Swiffer for floors?
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright Õ¿Õ¬
>
> Yes, for floors; it seems to me that it does have a weight to it; too
> heavy for me. Also for me, the repetitive movement along with any
> weight attached is out of the question.
> http://www.budgetpackaging.com/pgc-37106.html is this it?
> DH uses the (I believe it is a Swiffer) for the kitchen and bathroom
> floors. It spits out some kind of 'cleaning juice.'
>
> I've used for years the dustcloths that are treated a bit, and I used to
> wrap and pin these treated dustcloths on the bottom of a dustmop, so
> that's what I was thinking Dora was/is talking about; now I see perhaps
> she was talking about a dustcloth for furniture, that she is using a
> throwaway - but not sure.

Yes, I know what you mean about the Swiffer for floors. The Swiffer Dora
and I are talking about is a hand duster. The "business" part is a
disposable material that is held in a handle. Very easy to use, with no
motion issues that I can see, and really holds teh dust. You might look
into it.

--
Wayne Boatwright Õ¿Õ¬
________________________________________

Okay, okay, I take it back! UnScrew you!

> >
> > Dee Dee
> >
> Oops, sorry Sharon -- 'tweren't Dora. My mistake. Thanks for the further
> information.
> Dee Dee

No problem....I have trouble sorting out who said what and as for
remembering...welllll forget that....lol

Actually I'm pretty sure they're all "slow cookers," but Rival made the
first type and trademarked (?) the name "Crock Pot" which has since
been used to refer loosely to most slow cookers.

The newer type of slow cooker which has a pot that simply sits on top
of a heating tray seems to be mostly made by Westbend... the tray can
also be used as an electric griddle.

As for the liners, I'm glad to hear that the oven bags can be gotten
cheaper than I've seen them before, but I'm still a little wary of
heating plastics any more than necessary.
I'd probably use them though as long as the extra cost isn't an issue
because I have some physical problems which making twisting the large
pot around under the fawcett pretty hard, and I'm imagine there'd be
lots of somewhat older folks who would feel the same.
I do definitely like the idea of creating an automatic pouring
container for the juices though!

Diane B.

OK, since we're on the subject of cleaning crock pots, maybe you can
help me with this.

Mine has the removeable stoneware insert (black). I generally take it
out and soak it for a while, then wash it later. There's never a
problem with residue from foods - my mom taught me when I was about 7
years old that you can identify residue by feel - if it's 3-D, then you
have something to scrub off; if you can run your finger over it and
don't feel anything raised, then it's most likely discoloration. That's
the rule I use when there's something that look stuck to my cookware.

So here's the problem. I wash the stoneware and it looks and feels
clean. I put it in the dishrack to air dry. When I remove it, the
bottom third has a strange white residue. But the residue is not
raised, like burnt on food, and you can wash the heck out of it but it
will always come back.

I'm thinking that I have hard or soft water and it's some kind of
mineral residue that shows up on my stoneware more because it's black.
Do you agree?

As far as the liner bags, I'm with the folks that would prefer not to
cook in plastic. Heck, you even read studies that show that food-safe
plastics shouldn't be used for food! I try not to use my plastics in
the microwave any more becasue of carcinogens leaking out when heated,
so why add more hot plastic to my day?

wrote:
>
> Actually I'm pretty sure they're all "slow cookers," but Rival made the
> first type and trademarked (?) the name "Crock Pot" which has since
> been used to refer loosely to most slow cookers.
>
> The newer type of slow cooker which has a pot that simply sits on top
> of a heating tray seems to be mostly made by Westbend... the tray can
> also be used as an electric griddle.
>

Those aren't new. We have a Westbend slow cooker like you describe. It's
over 20 years old. It came in very handy at university where cooking
facilities were limited.