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Chelle
I'm gonna be a mommy!!
Member since 8/05 2237 total posts
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9/22/2006 4:00 PM
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Giorgio's was the BEST!
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Anyone ever use a crock pot??
Ok, so I am attempting my first meal in a crock pot ... beef stew.
I followed the recipe to a T and set it on Low for 8 hours. This was at 10:30. It is now bubbling a lot and the condensation from the glass top is kind of spitting. I have about 2 hours left to go.
Is this normal?  I'm afraid to leave the house! 
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Posted 4/4/06 2:54 PM 
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tropicalbride07
I love being a Mrs.!
Member since 2/06 1145 total posts
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9/23/2006 3:00 PM
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Re: Anyone ever use a crock pot??
how full is it?
I have never had it overflow or spil, but I always leave a good 1-2"
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Posted 4/4/06 3:00 PM
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Chelle
I'm gonna be a mommy!!
Member since 8/05 2237 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/22/2006 4:00 PM
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Giorgio's was the BEST!
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Re: Anyone ever use a crock pot??
yeah there's about 1-2 inches from the top. But it's bubbling a lot... the stew's not spitting out or anything, but I'm afraid when I leave it will.
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Posted 4/4/06 3:06 PM
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itslaurie.
totally
Member since 7/05 7871 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/19/2006 6:00 PM
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Lauren's moms house
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Re: Anyone ever use a crock pot??
that always happens with mine, and I had no problems.
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Posted 4/4/06 3:08 PM
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Chelle
I'm gonna be a mommy!!
Member since 8/05 2237 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/22/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's was the BEST!
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Re: Anyone ever use a crock pot??
Posted by itslaurie.
that always happens with mine, and I had no problems.
ok, I feel better now 
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Posted 4/4/06 3:11 PM
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mcb916
I Love Being Married!!
Member since 11/05 1302 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/16/2006 3:00 PM
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in montauk
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Re: Anyone ever use a crock pot??
Should be fine. I am pretty sure mine does that. But I I hear the alarms go off I'll know it's your house JK. The motto of crck pot is "set it and forget it"... so forget it!!!
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Posted 4/4/06 3:26 PM
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Kel
It's An Obsession
Member since 2/01 3131 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/30/2001 4:00 PM
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John Anthony's
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Re: Anyone ever use a crock pot??
Yeah, that happens with mine, too. However, I never, never leave any appliance operating when there is no one around to keep an eye on it.
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Posted 4/5/06 1:32 AM
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Mrs. dleeny
My most beautiful day ever
Member since 3/05 12394 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/6/2005 5:00 PM
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Swan Club A+
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Re: Anyone ever use a crock pot??
I used mine once and tossed it. I made a pot roast and while it wasn't "awful", it wasn't even close to being as good as the way my mom cooks it in an iron pot she inherited from her mom. The fat bubbling all around the roast made me kind of nauseous.
the reason I tossed it is because it got permanently stained and smelled weird. 
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Posted 4/5/06 9:28 AM
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FallBride05
1st Anniversary Trip - BOOKED!
Member since 7/05 3406 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/13/2005 12:30 PM
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Crest Hollow Country Club
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Re: Anyone ever use a crock pot??
I want a crock pot so badly (is that normal? ) But I'm nervous about leaving appliances on when nobody is around. I even unplug my applicances in the kitchen when I'm not home (coffee pot, toaster, radio, etc....)
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Posted 4/5/06 9:52 AM
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103005FallBride
I married the love of my life
Member since 2/05 7248 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/30/2005 11:00 AM
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Westbury Manor A++
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Re: Anyone ever use a crock pot??
Posted by FallBride05
I want a crock pot so badly (is that normal? ) But I'm nervous about leaving appliances on when nobody is around. I even unplug my applicances in the kitchen when I'm not home (coffee pot, toaster, radio, etc....)
I was totally like that...until about a couple weeks ago. I read too many great recipe posts on LIF that I went out and got one. The first couple of times I would only use it when I knew someone was home...to calm my fears. Now...I'm a crock pot maniac! DH loves coming home to the house smelling like I was cooking all day...heck...I do too!
ETA: Get the one with the timer....it's a 6 quart Rival Crock Pot that has a timer and different heat settings. It has a "keep warm" setting for when the timer goes off.
Message edited 4/5/2006 10:12:16 AM.
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Posted 4/5/06 10:10 AM
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itslaurie.
totally
Member since 7/05 7871 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/19/2006 6:00 PM
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Lauren's moms house
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Re: Anyone ever use a crock pot??
Posted by 103005FallBride
ETA: Get the one with the timer....it's a 6 quart Rival Crock Pot that has a timer and different heat settings. It has a "keep warm" setting for when the timer goes off.
I agree, get the timer. I have one now that doesn't have one - but I registered for a new one with the timer.
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Posted 4/5/06 10:14 AM
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FallBride05
1st Anniversary Trip - BOOKED!
Member since 7/05 3406 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/13/2005 12:30 PM
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Crest Hollow Country Club
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Re: Anyone ever use a crock pot??
Posted by 103005FallBride
Posted by FallBride05
I want a crock pot so badly (is that normal? ) But I'm nervous about leaving appliances on when nobody is around. I even unplug my applicances in the kitchen when I'm not home (coffee pot, toaster, radio, etc....)
I was totally like that...until about a couple weeks ago. I read too many great recipe posts on LIF that I went out and got one. The first couple of times I would only use it when I knew someone was home...to calm my fears. Now...I'm a crock pot maniac! DH loves coming home to the house smelling like I was cooking all day...heck...I do too!
I know! I keep reading all those recipies on LIF! And it would be sooooooo nice to not cook after work (as much as I really do love to cook!) I'm dying to make a crock pot, pot roast!
ETA - "Now I'm a crock pot maniac" reminds me of that episode of Friends with Chandlers new crazy roommate who was dehydrating food: "I'm a dehydrating maniac"!!! Sorry.... just made me think of that!
Message edited 4/5/2006 10:14:33 AM.
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Posted 4/5/06 10:14 AM
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PrincessConsuela
Almost there 2 yrs 2-3-08
Member since 7/04 2686 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/3/2006 7:30 PM
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Fox Hollow
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Re: Anyone ever use a crock pot??
i have been making a crock pot meal at least once a week. my husband loves it and so do i dont feel like i have to rush to start cooking when i get home because it is already done!!!!
love my crock!!!!!
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Posted 4/5/06 10:20 AM
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itslaurie.
totally
Member since 7/05 7871 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/19/2006 6:00 PM
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Lauren's moms house
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Re: Anyone ever use a crock pot??
I love this site for recipes:
http://crockpot.allrecipes.com/
happy crocking! 
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Posted 4/5/06 10:23 AM
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