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Bella Connectable 2.5 Quart Entertaining Slow Cooker System Review

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Sometimes I try to get away from the standard slow cookers because they are all pretty similar. Many of them are six quarts, let you set a timer for 4-10 hours, have have a low/high setting. Borrrring. So today I wanted to review the Bella Connectable 2.5 Quart Entertaining Slow Cooker System. It comes with two 2.5 quart slow cookers that can connect and cook simultaneously.

Though they are not really big enough to cook a full meal, they can be used in some very specific applications, and the small size of slow cooker might be useful to you in some situations.

Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Review

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After reviewing quite a few slow cookers in the six-quart capacity category, of course I had to pick a few favorites, and the Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget was one of the top 3 in this category. Here in my review, I want to to show you exactly why it was one of my favorites, how it compared to other slow cookers with similar price points and features, as well as who this particular model would be best for. I made two recipes with this model of Set ‘n Forget, and you’ll see how they turned out below! (pictures included)

Crock Pot Cook And Carry 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Review

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I’m always happy and willing to try a new Crock-Pot because it’s one of my all time favorite brands of slow cookers. I mean, after all, they are pretty much synonymous with this kind of kitchen appliance. Although I tend to personally own more budget items, in the case of slow cookers, I do think that spending a bit more money to upgrade from the most basic model can be worth the cost. The main reason is the added convenience.

For example, in my review of the Crock Pot Cook And Carry 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker I discovered the convenience of having a timer and automatic warming feature.

Crock-Pot Cook And Carry 6 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker Review

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Crock-Pot is one of my all time favorite brands for slow cookers, and they have a wide variety of sizes, prices, and styles available to buy online. One of the basic designs that are available is the Crock-Pot Cook And Carry 6 Quart Oval Manual slow cooker. Because of the high number of positive reviews that you can find online, I decided to take some time to review model #SCCPVL600S!

I wasn’t really surprised that the almost 2,000 people on Amazon were right. This particular appliance packs a whole lot of value for the extremely inexpensive price you pay. This is an excellent starter appliance, or for anyone on a budget. But let’s dig into a few details of why I liked it and which recipe I made to test it out.

Why You Should Get A Slow Cooker (And What Kind)

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There are a lot of tools and gadgets that you can use in the kitchen to make cooking easier or create amazing food. Of these, one of the most well-known would be the slow cooker. For most people, the main appeal of a slow cooker is the hands-off nature.

In particular, a slow cooker gives you the ability to get a meal started and then leave it to cook without monitoring it. Most of the time, this is used to get dinner started in the morning so that it is ready when a person gets home from work, but you can also leave things cooking overnight, when you’re gone in the afternoon, or even cooking desserts while you clean up from dinner and rest after the day.

Crock-Pot 4-Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker Review (Black/Red/Silver)

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Introduction This was absolutely my all time favorite slow cooker in the 4-quart  inexpensive category. When dealing with budget appliances of any kind, quality and design are two main things I look at, since we probably aren’t going to expect a lot of extra features. Crock Pot is a trusted brand of appliances, and the Crock-Pot 4-Quart […]

Bella Programmable 6-Quart Slow Cooker with Locking Lid Review

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Bella makes a variety of small kitchen appliances, including pressure cookers, griddles, toasters, fondue pots, and of course slow cookers. Though you may be more familiar with brands like Crock Pot and Hamilton Beach when it comes to slow cooking, Bella can hold it’s own, and offers a good variety of sizes, price ranges, and uniquely designs. Last week I bought, tested, and reviewed the Bella 6 Quart Stainless Steel Programmable Slow Cooker with Locking Lid. This is model #13722.

Chefman 5 Quart Slow Cooker with Carry Handle in Grey Review

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Though you’ve definitely heard of more popular brands of slow cookers like Hamilton Beach and Crock Pot, I wanted to get a bit of variety of options tested and reviewed, so I bought the Chefman 5 Quart slow cooker (model RJ15-5-LCH) and gave it a spin. This ended up being on my my favorite inexpensive 5-6 quart slow cookers, but it didn’t quite make my Top 3 list. Keep reading to see which ones were in my top 3.

Crock-Pot 3.5-Quart Casserole Crock Slow Cooker Review

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Introduction I had never heard of the casserole style crock before reviewing this slow cooker, so it was very interesting to experiment with it and see if it really worked. Standard Features Despite the unique shape and odd color of this particular cooker, the Crock-Pot 3.5 casserole crock slow cooker is pretty standard. It’s got […]

Hamilton Beach 6-Quart (Manual) Stay Or Go Slow Cooker Review

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Hamilton Beach is one of my favorite brands of kitchen equipment, and I’ve used their coffee makers for years. The products they make are a great combination of functionality and value, and this slow cooker lived up to that reputation.

The standard six quart capacity plus standard features makes the Hamilton Beach 33262A Stay-Or-Go Slow Cooker a great buy for anyone on a budget. Oh yeah, I didn’t mention yet that this model is available for a great price, which means it has competitive pricing even against 4-quart slow cookers.