tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post2447867031054292719..comments2024-03-12T00:27:31.877-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: Save Money By Using Your CrockPot Slow CookerStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-27837082013458801922016-03-24T08:30:12.593-07:002016-03-24T08:30:12.593-07:00We have a "shrinking family" as our kids...We have a "shrinking family" as our kids are grown and growing, or in any case less likely to be here and eating dinner. We are saving money with the Crockpot by using it in combination with freezer cooking, so that we cook just enough food (maybe a little left over for lunch), and don't have to deal with mega-leftovers. This saves prep time and cleanup, and also allows better use Mama Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941211100125966917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-37183392646381438432013-04-24T21:13:04.354-07:002013-04-24T21:13:04.354-07:00This is a great idea. I am going to get a crockpot...This is a great idea. I am going to get a crockpot today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474551845661031816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-52356968750926270512012-01-10T18:47:50.842-08:002012-01-10T18:47:50.842-08:00I was super interested to read both those articles...I was super interested to read both those articles about the amount of energy slow cooking consumers, but neither of your links work!Connecticut Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645853009504991168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-27392453007367952732011-09-02T16:31:27.678-07:002011-09-02T16:31:27.678-07:00Not sure where to post this...But, I found an outs...Not sure where to post this...But, I found an outstanding recipe, made it today and LOVE it so I had to share. Easy and inexpensive <br /><br />Chicken Tostadas:<br /><br />4 chicken breasts<br />2 cans enchilada sauce (red or green)Not sure if they make a gluten free one???<br />1 packet of taco or enchilada seasoning (again, not sure about gluten free)<br />Put it all in, cook on low!<br /><br The Blaskowski 4https://www.blogger.com/profile/07797618432283251417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-54582566189960181762011-06-13T23:48:14.523-07:002011-06-13T23:48:14.523-07:00My mom bought a large Crock Pot one thanksgiving. ...My mom bought a large Crock Pot one thanksgiving. She wanted one big enough that it would fit over her head, and that is how she sized them up in the store lol. We definitely do not have the time to use the Crock Pot every night, but it's great for making big batches on the weekends. We usually make three large dishes and freeze the leftovers. Making larger portions of food makes it more benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06734098326474885040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-24621066321672061742010-10-26T08:20:46.855-07:002010-10-26T08:20:46.855-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Dave Drewhttp://howtosavemoneyplus.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-40704358237583369702009-07-09T13:15:40.902-07:002009-07-09T13:15:40.902-07:00I should do more crock pot cooking! Two Christmas&...I should do more crock pot cooking! Two Christmas's ago I bought my mother-in-law a 5 ingredient or less cookbook for crockpots, and I probably should've gotten one for myself!that's talking MOMsense!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492083491069407937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-78200165269579443172009-04-29T09:37:00.000-07:002009-04-29T09:37:00.000-07:00Any way to save money is good for me. Still, if I'...Any way to save money is good for me. Still, if I'd had the money in the house with me, I'm not sure I could resist the temptation and not spend it..savehttp://save.me/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-71785088402969208392009-02-22T16:31:00.000-08:002009-02-22T16:31:00.000-08:00This comment is for Melissa Henning..you asked the...This comment is for Melissa Henning..you asked the question what is the difference between stock and broth?...well the answer is, stock is made with the bones and meat, and the broth is made strictly with just the meat and no bones. I learned that in culinary school =)Chef Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10818216400637376187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-3430823764864966452009-01-05T11:04:00.000-08:002009-01-05T11:04:00.000-08:00Finally I found out your website!! What a gift thi...Finally I found out your website!! What a gift this is for all of us especially since all my 3 girls and I are celiacs! I have been faithful to my slow cooker for the last 3 years and now that I have all these exellent recipies I am truly happy! Thank you!<BR/>Sophie T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-68358188011831330532008-11-06T13:55:00.000-08:002008-11-06T13:55:00.000-08:00Thanks for putting your money saving ideas togethe...Thanks for putting your money saving ideas together in one post.<BR/><BR/>I've only been reading your blog for about a month (Love it, BTW!)and had missed the play dough recipe. I tried it this morning and it turned out great. It only took 1/2 hour for me. I think my crockpot runs pretty hot.<BR/><BR/>Somthing you might want to think of for the future, is to have some kind of frugal theme. I Maddihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11606116954593001755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-53299952246135775712008-11-04T22:36:00.000-08:002008-11-04T22:36:00.000-08:00OH my! I think I just died and went to crockpot HE...OH my! I think I just died and went to crockpot HEAVEN! Where has your blog been all my life!? I'm in love! (and now very hungry...)Mrs. Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818350973943548428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-10896773561089915912008-10-30T10:39:00.000-07:002008-10-30T10:39:00.000-07:00Awesome! Just what I was looking for! You are the ...Awesome! Just what I was looking for! You are the Crock Pot Goddess! I have a lot of new family favourites since I first started visiting here. Thanks for all the time and money you have saved me!Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692945735403994790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-68382949003315014732008-10-29T18:13:00.000-07:002008-10-29T18:13:00.000-07:00I don't know if I save money (although we might), ...I don't know if I save money (although we might), but I cook from scratch more with the crockpot, and that's definitely healthier.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-29838294209291579072008-10-29T17:03:00.000-07:002008-10-29T17:03:00.000-07:00I am an avid cook. I love it, and honestly I had ...I am an avid cook. I love it, and honestly I had a crockpot that I wasn't really using much. Boy oh Boy have you changed that! I now read your blog every single day....Today while at work I cooked 2 lbs of black beans and now a few of them are happily simmering in a pot of your taco soup. I always cooked, but now I can do housework and read books too.AsISeeIthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17160504509163129809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-89645690187493420222008-10-29T07:49:00.000-07:002008-10-29T07:49:00.000-07:00Save money? Those of us with gluten intolerance t...Save money? Those of us with gluten intolerance that was undiscovered for years, pay later in medical bills. I feel so much better with a diet to stick with that removes all the annoying symptoms but it cannot cure the osteoporosis or anemia from not being diagnosed for 20 years. It is worth it if you can prevent first. - MargaretAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-88408107914585269272008-10-29T03:59:00.000-07:002008-10-29T03:59:00.000-07:00Woo-hoo! Awesome post! ~thank you~Woo-hoo! Awesome post! <BR/>~thank you~patternnutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254897986471640435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-50487110931134477612008-10-28T15:29:00.000-07:002008-10-28T15:29:00.000-07:00I don't have to stop at McDonald's because I have ...I don't have to stop at McDonald's because I have frozen, leftover soup I made in the crock pot a month ago, and nuking soup is nearly as fast as a trip to McD's---plus it is full of carrots. <BR/><BR/>I'm finally using those pecans we bought and got sick of and that have been taking up space in the cabinet, because we're making pecan payday candy in the crockpot.<BR/><BR/>So, yeah, if the candy Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01449228395262615338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-30682355458616220882008-10-28T13:46:00.000-07:002008-10-28T13:46:00.000-07:00Thanks so much for the cheap dinner ideas and reci...Thanks so much for the cheap dinner ideas and recipes :D Carmshweetpotatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774073623329502230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-91026065401005149762008-10-28T06:45:00.000-07:002008-10-28T06:45:00.000-07:00Can I ask what exactly is BlogHerAds and how has i...Can I ask what exactly is BlogHerAds and how has it helped you save money? I clicked on the link to the site and really didn't get what exactly the point of it was. Could you simplify? Thanks!!!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281991678995122427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-17781177461908611282008-10-28T06:31:00.000-07:002008-10-28T06:31:00.000-07:00I have to politely disagree with the notion that y...<I>I have to politely disagree with the notion that you stink at cooking in any way, shape or degree :)</I><BR/><BR/>I second that!<BR/><BR/>You have helped me make so many delicious and nutritious meals in my crock pot and I am definitely saving money because crock pot leftovers taste great the next day.SaraKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053908720926177402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-67884574705066413212008-10-28T06:11:00.000-07:002008-10-28T06:11:00.000-07:00I tried searching your site for a crockpot stuffin...I tried searching your site for a crockpot stuffing recipe. My sister in law tried it and she said it came out great. I just thought with the holiday around the corner it would be something good to try out. I saw your alphabetical list, you need a search bar on your site too (unless I'm a dork and can't find it)! Today I'm making pulled bbq chicken and acorn squash. I hope to try out TONS ofSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582480354471217718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-38475223867852263892008-10-28T05:44:00.000-07:002008-10-28T05:44:00.000-07:00This is both timely and EXTREMELY helpful. Thank ...This is both timely and EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you!K.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06440215548451708812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-69855675344432051852008-10-27T19:31:00.000-07:002008-10-27T19:31:00.000-07:00Your blog is wonderful! I have two crockbpots that...Your blog is wonderful! I have two crockbpots that I almost never use. I'll be looking through your blog for ideas on how to change that. Thanks!Cookie baker Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11069661176518230573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-987121145066236862008-10-27T18:33:00.000-07:002008-10-27T18:33:00.000-07:00GREAT post! Thanks so much!GREAT post! Thanks so much!C. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644509313017237164noreply@blogger.com