
Make it Fast, Cook it Slow: The Big Book of Everyday Slow Cooking contains 338 tried-and-true slow cooker recipes.
The book is the best of the best of my "Year of Slow Cooking"----these are recipes that have been tested in my own home kitchen using my own slow cookers, and have been tasted by my own (sometimes picky) family. The recipes have also been tested by home cooks from around the world, with their notes and results documented under each recipe on the website.
The book is set up the same way as the blog, with detailed instructions and a short "verdict." To keep the price of the book down, and to include as many recipes as possible, I have opted to not include photos.
I don't like cooking before I cook, and prefer to not brown meat on the stove top before throwing it into the pot. Many people prefer to pre-brown meat---they like the color and texture this step provides. Whether or not you pre-brown meat is a personal choice, and unless I've specifically included pre-browning in the instructions, assume that the meat has gone in raw (sometimes frozen!) and undoctored.
We are a gluten free family. Gluten is found in wheat, barley, and rye. Oats are off limits, too, unless they are from a specified gluten-free source. Everything in the book has been made completely gluten-free. If you do not need to worry about gluten, feel free to ignore my notes or file them away in case you ever need to cook for someone with a gluten intolerance. As always, read labels carefully on your own since manufacturers have been known to switch ingredients without notice.
If you'd like to learn more about going gluten free, I recommend the following websites:
Sure Foods Living
Gluten Free Easily
The W.H.O.L.E. Gang (whole healthy organic living everyday)
Karina's Kitchen, Recipes from a Gluten Free Goddess
Elana's Pantry
Because we live with allergies, and because I'm a crazy Californian, I try to balance the amount of fat, sodium, and processed foods our family ingests. I'm certainly not a purist, and definitely enjoy a good dose of Velveeta now and then, but the recipes I've included in this book are not your typical "cover with cream-of-whatever soup" slow cooker fare.
Thank you so much for your support, it means so very much.
Any questions? Email me directly at crockpotlady AT gmail DOT com.
xoxo steph
updated 12/21/09: Make it Fast, Cook it Slow is on the New York Times Best-Seller List (12/27 edition) for Advice/How-To, paperback.
WOW. Thank you so much for all of your love, support, and interest.
That is just the COOLEST thing! Congrats! I can't wait to get my hands on it...
June 18, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Congratulations Stephanie!
I can't wait to read it. :-)
June 18, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Congrats! That is so awesome.
Not sure which D you are speaking of, though. The D in your name looks capital to me!
June 18, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Congrats!!!!!
June 18, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Yay! Congratulations!!!
June 18, 2009 at 10:20 AM
I'm totally ordering it!
June 18, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Hi, if you scroll down to product details, you can suggest fixes to the info. I went ahead and "suggested" that they fix the "D" in your name. And congrats!
June 18, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Oh awesome! Congratulations, Stephanie!
June 18, 2009 at 10:46 AM
this is so exciting!! I will have to order it in my next Amazon order!! Congratulations! it looks fantastic
June 18, 2009 at 10:48 AM
CONGRATULATIONS! What an awesome accomplishment. You should be so proud of yourself - I know we all are! I've already bookmarked it to put into my next Amazon order. Can't wait till October.
June 18, 2009 at 10:55 AM
YEA! I cannot wait for this book! Going to Amazon now to pre-order. :) Congrats.
June 18, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Congrats!
June 18, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Congratulations!!!
You deserve tons of praise for making my life easier as well as countless other moms with your great recipes. I will be sure to order it soon. What an amazing accomplishment
June 18, 2009 at 11:10 AM
How cool is that? I'll be ordering one! :)
June 18, 2009 at 11:14 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!
June 18, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Yay!
Talk to your publisher. (I work for one) Amazon is almost too big for itself, but the publisher can put in a change request and may take weeks, but it should get done :)
June 18, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Congrats! This is awesome! Just preordered one on Amazon.com! Can't wait to read it!
June 18, 2009 at 11:20 AM
It's beautiful darlin'. It's now on my wishlist. I'll get it as soon as I order some other things that have been sitting there a while.
June 18, 2009 at 11:20 AM
The "D" is fixed!
June 18, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Wow! CONGRATS! That is AMAZING!
June 18, 2009 at 11:22 AM
You are amazing. I love this blog and I am so excited about the book.
June 18, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Oooooh, it's so purty! CongratS!
(I just made the Peking Pork Chops last night - yum! I think the apricot ones are still my favourites ...)
June 18, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Congratulations!
June 18, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Oh how exciting! CONGRATS!
June 18, 2009 at 11:31 AM
I can't wait for my very own copy!
June 18, 2009 at 11:32 AM
DAMN impressive - That is so great congratulations!!
June 18, 2009 at 11:40 AM
YAY YOU!!! I am so proud of you. I can not wait to see it. And order it.
June 18, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Congratulations! That's SO awesome, I will definitely be buying as soon as I have some ready cash, you've been a real inspiration!
June 18, 2009 at 11:46 AM
long time reader- first time commenter. i've followed your blog for a long time, congrats! :)
June 18, 2009 at 11:47 AM
So proud!!! I'm very excited for you - thanks for all of your ideas! I look forward to getting this!
June 18, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Oh wow! How beautiful!
June 18, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Congratulations!!!!
June 18, 2009 at 12:02 PM
how exciting - congrats!
June 18, 2009 at 12:05 PM
This is so exciting! Tears actually just sprung to my eyes hearing this excellent news!!!!! I just added it to my wishlist. :-)
June 18, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
June 18, 2009 at 12:20 PM
I am so thrilled for you Stephanie!! I can't wait to buy it. Congratulations!
June 18, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Congratulations, Steph! That is super duper, mega awesome, cool and fantastic! You're all famous now, and stuff! :)
June 18, 2009 at 12:23 PM
whoo hoo! that's great! looks like yet another christmas gift for me to add to my amazon wishlist :o)
June 18, 2009 at 12:26 PM
congratulations :)
June 18, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Yeah!!! I can't wait until I get mine. It will be so nice to flip through all of the recipes and not have to print them all off! Oh, I cannot wait! Thank you so much!
June 18, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Congratulations! It's on my wish list!
June 18, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Congratulations! Looking forward to having the book in my library.
June 18, 2009 at 12:42 PM
I know what I'm getting for my birthday! Congratulations Stephanie. :D
June 18, 2009 at 12:47 PM
!Congratulations! I'll be purchasing a copy :)
June 18, 2009 at 12:54 PM
I am totally ordering one for me and one for my friend who is a crockpot virgin! Congrats!
June 18, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Yeah!!!! Too bad I already picked out a birthday present... Now it's on my Christmas wishlist!
June 18, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations! That's very exciting!
June 18, 2009 at 1:09 PM
It IS so very lovely! Wow! Congrats!!!
June 18, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 18, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Congratulations! What am amazing accomplishment!
June 18, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Congrats! Super awesome!
June 18, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Congratulations!! I can't wait to order it! Does it have lots of the same pictures that you have on the internet? That is one of my favorite things - that you show the ingredients. And does it have only your favorite recipes?
June 18, 2009 at 1:55 PM
Congratulations!
June 18, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Congratulations - I rarely buy cookbooks, but yours is one I will purchase. Thanks for the many crockpot recipes. I use my crockpot (s) almost daily and have gotten lots of recipes from your blog. Thank you so much.
Cas
I love it when a plan comes together!!
June 18, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Congratulations Stephanie!!!! I am so anxious to get my copy! Love the artwork for the cover... very nice!
:-)
June 18, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Sweet!
June 18, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Congrats!! It's quite the accomplishment.
June 18, 2009 at 2:25 PM
Congratulations! I love your blog. Have tried a lot of the recipes and can't wait to actually get them in a book.
June 18, 2009 at 2:27 PM
Congratulations!! I think I need this!!
June 18, 2009 at 2:27 PM
This is so exciting! Congratulations to the coolest crockpotter I know. You've encouraged all us other bloggers to Make It Happen!!!
June 18, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Can't wait to get it. I refer back to the blog often for new ideas. Will be nice to not be so computer dependent. Love the look. CONGRATS!!!!
June 18, 2009 at 2:38 PM
Congratulations!
June 18, 2009 at 2:40 PM
You so rock.
Congratulations! It's very very pretty!
June 18, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Congratulations! You deserve that nap.
June 18, 2009 at 2:52 PM
Oh yay! Congratulations, Stephanie!
June 18, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Congratulations!!!
June 18, 2009 at 3:28 PM
I'm buying copies for everyone for Christmas!
June 18, 2009 at 3:47 PM
Congratulations!!! It is VERY pretty :)
June 18, 2009 at 3:49 PM
How exciting!! I've just popped on over to Amazon and pre-ordered by copy. I hope it's a huge success.
June 18, 2009 at 4:02 PM
When did you change the name of the blog? I just noticed it, and although "slow cooking" is probably more appropriate as the ol' "CP" is trademarked, I loved the use of "crockpotting" as a verb!
Congrats on your book! I confess to sometimes reading old posts just for the pure entertainment value. Sometimes I think you're a little whacko with the stuff you throw together, but it's always good for a laugh, and more often than not stuff tastes pretty darn good!
June 18, 2009 at 4:02 PM
Congratulations! Off to order.....
June 18, 2009 at 4:04 PM
Congratulations! I love your website and have tried many of your recipes. Thank you!
June 18, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Congratulations-it IS a pretty book! I have tried many of your recipes-thanks!!
June 18, 2009 at 4:43 PM
The cover is beautiful, I'm going to ask my DD to buy me this for Christmas.
June 18, 2009 at 4:44 PM
I've just discovered you - looking for "make my own" yogurt recipes. This blog looks like a keeper. I'll keep reading.
June 18, 2009 at 4:48 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!
June 18, 2009 at 4:49 PM
Congrats...the cover is gorgeous!
June 18, 2009 at 5:11 PM
Congratulations! I pre-ordered. I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed trying out recipes from your website. Taco Soup has become an all time family famvorite, and makes for a fantastic lunch in my thermos.
June 18, 2009 at 5:25 PM
That is so great Stephanie! Congratulations!
June 18, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Wow, that looks great!!! Does it have all of your recipes in it or just some of your favorites? Did you come up with all the recipes yourself? Congrats!!!! You are awesome!
June 18, 2009 at 5:28 PM
October??? Must we really wait that long? Oh well with the rate summer is flying October should be here before we know it. And the cover looks magnificent!!
June 18, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Congratulations, Stephanie! I'm going to get it too and will spread the word in my neck of the woods :-)
June 18, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Oh so cool! Now when my hubby gets a job, I will buy it.
June 18, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Yay!!! I am so excited that it is finished!!!
June 18, 2009 at 5:58 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!! CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY COPY--WILL BE UP ALL NIGHT READING IT!!!!!!!!
June 18, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Congratulations! This has gone straight to my wish list!
And I'm pretty sure that this will be my new go-to wedding and college graduation gift.
Does it make me old that the kids I babysat are starting to graduate from college? :sigh:
June 18, 2009 at 6:05 PM
How exciting! I'll be buying a copy (even though I can't get all the ingredients here in New Zealand, I can usually work out a few substitutions) :)
June 18, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Congratulations!!!
June 18, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Congratulations, Steph! What a wonderful achievement. You deserve a nap, AND someone else making dinner :)
June 18, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Yay! I am so happy for you and pray that this book will bring you many blessings!
June 18, 2009 at 7:10 PM
It's beautiful! Congratulations!
June 18, 2009 at 7:19 PM
It IS so pretty! I love it! Congratulations to you!
June 18, 2009 at 7:58 PM
It is so pretty ;) Congratulations Steph !!!!
June 18, 2009 at 8:30 PM
So happy for you...I was wondering...is the "slow cooking" title change for the blog your idea to just freshen it up a bit or has it ecipsed "crockpotting" as being politically incorrect ? Is crockpot now a outdated word ? Is it considered "low brow" by the masses and therefore unacceptable ?
I know how Martha Stewart feels about crockpots...she snickers and looks down her nose with riducule on them ! ( not funny to those of us who love our crockpots )...errr...slow cookers !
LOL
June 18, 2009 at 8:47 PM
MANY CONGRATS, you sure have worked hard for this...what a LOVELY book!!!
June 18, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Congrats!
June 18, 2009 at 9:41 PM
It's really, really beautiful:) Congratulations!
June 18, 2009 at 9:50 PM
I am so excited to see the book. The cover is great. Also, what would be your fantasy island crock pot??? Have a lot of manufacturers sent you crock pots? Just curious. I lost my lid and need to buy one. I am turning 40 this year and might celebrate by splurging on a new, fancy crock pot. Any ideas. I need something non toxic and as green as possible--if that exists in a crock pot.
June 18, 2009 at 10:53 PM
So very well done, you! Congratulations!
June 19, 2009 at 12:59 AM
Hi, I awarded you the Kreativ Blogger award. Check out my blog:)
Love yours!
June 19, 2009 at 3:00 AM
Hubby has just pre-ordered it from Amazon.co.uk for my Christmas present, yay! I like the American cover more than the one it's showing for the Brits though!
June 19, 2009 at 3:23 AM
Love it! Will be awaiting the day of it's arrival to purchase, and can't wait to try all the recipies inside it!
June 19, 2009 at 3:57 AM
YAY! Congratulations! I can't wait for my copy to get here!
June 19, 2009 at 4:21 AM
Congrats! I love your website and can't wait to receive your book in the fall.
June 19, 2009 at 4:30 AM
Congratulations on the book! That's a nice illustration on the cover.
June 19, 2009 at 4:42 AM
Whee! Yay! Congratulations, Steph!
June 19, 2009 at 5:47 AM
Congratulatinos, Stephanie! I can't wait to buy your book!!
June 19, 2009 at 5:48 AM
Congratulations!!! It looks beautiful. Can't wait to get it!
June 19, 2009 at 6:10 AM
Good for you! It's going on my Christmas list.
June 19, 2009 at 6:11 AM
Congratulations! Can't wait to get a copy - hope it's a best-seller!
June 19, 2009 at 6:15 AM
That is awesome. I have loved your blog and I am sure that I will love your cookbook. Congratulations!
June 19, 2009 at 6:19 AM
Congrats Steph! Can't wait to get my hands on one!
Kim in WI
June 19, 2009 at 7:08 AM
Love the cover and the title...so nice. Congratulations..
June 19, 2009 at 7:24 AM
Congrats!!! So awesome!
June 19, 2009 at 8:02 AM
Oh wow, congrats!
June 19, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Oh, that's so exciting! I love the cover!
June 19, 2009 at 8:18 AM
You're amazing. I'm very excited for you. How cool to have 2 books hitting the shelves. Can't wait to get my copy of your book. Now how do I get it autographed?
June 19, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Congratulations on being published. It looks great - looking forward to getting it!
June 19, 2009 at 9:13 AM
Stephanie--The cover is beautiful and the title is great! Congratulations to you! A nap would be well deserved--awesome job. :-)
Shirley
June 19, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Congratulations! You're an inspiration. That must be so satisfying to see the completed work.
June 19, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Congrats! How very exciting!!!
June 19, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Such a clever cover and title. This is one cookbook I will definitely buy.
June 19, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Congratulations Stephanie! I am really happy for you and wish you great success :)
June 19, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Congratulations!
I am curious - why did you change your site to "A Year of Slow Cooking" from "Crockpotting"?
June 19, 2009 at 2:39 PM
The cover is beautiful! And, from the past year, I know the contents will be amazing as well. I'll look for this one for Christmas presents! Congratulations!
June 19, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Hi Alicia,
it was a publishing decision----they wanted the site to reflect the book.
xoxo steph
June 19, 2009 at 3:04 PM
I can't wait for your book to come out! I made the BBQ Pulled Pork this week. We love it and usually freeze some of it for another day, that is of course if it doesn't get all gobbled up!
Congrats on your new book!
June 19, 2009 at 4:48 PM
Congratulations! This is so exciting for you!
June 19, 2009 at 5:57 PM
Great looking book! It is always great to accomplish a goal, congratulations.
June 19, 2009 at 6:51 PM
I think I am going to ask for this for our anniversary in October! That should give it time to get to Australia...
I love this site and use it loads so a book would be like always being logged in!
Good on you and congratulations! I hope all your hard work pays off.
June 19, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Congratulations! Wow - I bet it's hard for you to believe that you have a book published! Did you ever imagine that all this would happen?
June 19, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Does this have the gluten free recipes in it too?
June 19, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Congratulations, Stephanie! I have so enjoyed your blog over the past year. You have been a real inspriation to me and countless others. Wishing your book tons and tons of success! (It looks great!!)
June 19, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Wow.....congrats on the book. I love the cover and can't wait to get it!
June 20, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Wait a sec - I want an autographed copy of this soon-to-be-best-seller of a book!
Congrats - I've had quite a few people comments about your Baked Potato Soup that I mentioned on my own blog the other day. Looks like we've converted them to crockpotting! ;)
June 20, 2009 at 3:28 PM
Congrats!!! And thanks for making crock potting fun again. Please don't stop now, you can take a nap but I don't want the new tries to stop. I have learned a lot of new and fun things from you. Not to mention how much fun I have reading your new posts. Just the text is enough to make me smile for hours! Thank you for coming into my kitchen!
June 20, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Congrats Stephanie! This cookbook will definitely be on my shelf!
June 21, 2009 at 12:09 AM
SO happy for you! I too love the cover. Will all the recipe's in the book be gluten-free?
June 21, 2009 at 2:52 AM
Hi Jennifer, yup! They are written the same way they are on the site. If you aren't GF, just ignore my notes. ;-)
xoxo steph
June 21, 2009 at 7:34 AM
Congratulations!!
June 21, 2009 at 3:31 PM
Congrats! If the recipes in the book are as good as the recipes in your blog - it will be a hit.
I will have to check out Amazon. I just got a Border's gift card maybe I should use it for your book!
June 21, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Congratulations! I know I have had nothing to do with this, but I feel I've been witness to something really exciting as I've followed your blog over the past year and half. I hope it does well, and I can't wait until your book comes out!
June 21, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Congratulations!!!
June 22, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Congratulations on your cook book! I think it will be a huge success.
June 22, 2009 at 11:59 AM
I can't wait! This will be on the Christmas list and I plan to get it for my Daughter and my Daughter in Law.
June 22, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Congrats! I will put it on my birthday wishlist (my bday is in Oct.!).
June 23, 2009 at 7:17 AM
Congratulations, Stephanie! Let's hope it's a huge hit and leads to better and better things.
June 23, 2009 at 7:22 AM
Congrats!!! The book looks beautiful. Looking forward to ordering :)
June 23, 2009 at 9:50 AM
YOU GO GIRL!
June 23, 2009 at 10:04 AM
You mean I have to wait till October? ~Wail!~ If I must, I must! Congratulations and hooray!
June 23, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Congratulations! I'll definitely check it out!
June 23, 2009 at 12:10 PM
YAY! I will SO be buying this one!
June 23, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Hooray! You are an inspiration -- I need to get my book going. ;)
June 23, 2009 at 12:32 PM
If I must wait until October, I will...
Thanks for all your hard work. You know we appreciate it!!!!
Mary
June 23, 2009 at 1:15 PM
I recently have found your blog and just tried the Crockpot Salsa Chicken Recipe and oh my it was really good.
I'm trying a London Broil in the Crock on thursday.
I'll definitely be buying your book when it come out. Love my Slow Cooker
June 23, 2009 at 3:56 PM
I love the cover. Can't wait until it comes out. I made Chicken In A Pot tonight in my slow cooker. It was fantastic! Gotta love my crock. And looking forward to trying all the recipes that will be in your book. :)
June 23, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Congratulations! I noticed there is no Kindle version. Do you plan to offer a Kindle version? I love my kindle. I've just started popping it into a ziploc bag and using it to show me recipes in the kitchen. No need to find something to prop the pages open to keep the book from closing
June 24, 2009 at 4:09 AM
YEAH!!!! i just ordered a copy - now I can find my favorites from you right on my shelf:-)
Congratulations <3
June 24, 2009 at 9:06 AM
Awesome! I can't wait to see this on bookstore shelves, I can't wait to own my own copy!
June 24, 2009 at 2:41 PM
I want that book RIGHT NOW! I don't want to wait until October. Luckily for me (and my family), I have your blog. Can't wait to have the book! It looks fabulous! Congratulations!
June 24, 2009 at 3:39 PM
Huge congratulations to you on this amazing accomplishment. I know what I'll be giving this year for holiday gifts. I absolutely love your recipes. My family thanks you for all the yummy meals.
June 24, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Congratulations Stephanie!
It must be such a weight off of your shoulders to finally be done! I wish you the best of luck on your book!
June 25, 2009 at 1:18 AM
Congratulations Stephanie! It's beautiful, and I can't wait to buy it! :)
June 25, 2009 at 1:52 PM
I am so excited! Thanks for all your hard work.
June 26, 2009 at 8:26 AM
Congrats, Stephanie! Can't wait to buy the book!!
June 26, 2009 at 9:12 PM
yippie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 27, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Congratulations! What an accomplishment! I really enjoy your website and your recipes. Thanks so much!
June 27, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Congrats! Good for you!!
June 28, 2009 at 3:31 PM
Congrats-Ill be sure to check it out.
June 28, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Soo cool! I totally pre-ordered it. Congrats. And I love the yellow color!
June 29, 2009 at 7:46 AM
Congratulations!!!!! I will have to order a copy. I have relocated to West Palm Beach,Fl and looking for good slow cooker. Look forward to trying your recipes.
June 30, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Congratulations! So happy for you. Hope the cookbook is an enormous success!
July 1, 2009 at 9:58 AM
I immediately pre-ordered this. After all the countless hours you have saved me, it's the very least I could do. Aside from an incredible reference for meals, I hope I can, in some way, contribute back to you! Thank you, thank you, thank you, for all your hard work. My stomach thanks you, too!
July 1, 2009 at 2:03 PM
I recently stumbled on your blog via a link from www.cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com. Congrats on the book. I will be getting a copy for myself! Love the recipes - and you're a good read too!
July 2, 2009 at 5:48 AM
Absolute congrats on the book and on the newbie!! (Reverse the order: Congrats on the babe and on the book :-)
What portion or percent of the recipes are GF? I can make my own adaptions for vegetarian and vegan.
July 6, 2009 at 9:31 AM
Hi Mare,
they are all gluten free. The book is set up similarly to the site---I've included how I've prepared the meal or dish gluten free, and those who don't need to worry about gluten can simply ignore my notes. ;-)
xoxo steph
July 6, 2009 at 9:33 AM
You are inspiring! Congratulations!
July 6, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Just saw the book in the Hyperion catalogue and ordered copies for the library (and one for myself!) Congratulations. What a tremendous achievement!
July 8, 2009 at 6:53 AM
wow, amazing!
July 9, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Awesome! I need it!
July 13, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Congratulations! I will be sure to buy a copy!
July 13, 2009 at 7:19 PM
YaHoo for you! Can't wait to get my copy! You rock!
July 18, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Just pre-ordered your book. YAY! Cannot wait till October 3rd...
July 21, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Congrats! I just found your blog today and I LOVE it! You are my hero! Can not wait for the book to come out! And congrats on the new baby!!
July 22, 2009 at 6:51 PM
I just pre-ordered two of your cookbooks, one for me (of course!) and one for my daughter for christmas. Can't wait to get this book into my hands!! thank you...
August 10, 2009 at 9:28 AM
I can not wait for your book to arrive in my mail box from Amazon.com. I am Gluten intolerant and LOVE my slow cooker (working 12 hour nocs, the "Smart Pot" is awesome!) Thank you again for all the gluten free recipes!
August 18, 2009 at 8:55 AM
Just pre-ordered 2 copies!!!!
August 29, 2009 at 4:08 PM
I have it - I love it - haven't tried anything YET!
but I LOVE that the blog corresponds to it - make sharing the good information all the easier!
May you have much success with it!
October 15, 2009 at 7:52 AM
Stephanie
We are a gluten free (and dairy free) family and I was so completely excited to find your blog! I preordered the book and read it this weekend. My family thought I was weird reading a cookbook, but oh well. I'm surprised that the harvest soup didn't make the book, it's one of my favorites!! Thanks for giving me a sane dinner hour back :)
October 26, 2009 at 11:26 AM
I have the book and have read it cover to cover. Clear, funny and easy to read and the recipes are clear and easy also, Thanks Stephanie!
November 20, 2009 at 11:03 PM
My copy just came yesterday, I am sooooo excited! Already using the ham recipe for out turkey day spiral ham (we are not turkey fans) and I have big plans for a ton of the recipes. Great job!
November 25, 2009 at 6:03 AM
I just want to say thank you. I have been searching for exactly this slow cooker cookbook -- one that uses fresh ingredients and has more than just soups and stews and foods that come out looking completely unappetizing (gray meat, blech!). You have created recipes that I actually want to cook and eat. I also appreciate your humor and honesty with "The Verdict" for each recipe.
December 21, 2009 at 7:51 PM
I bought this book for myself last week and brought it home; one of my roommates got REALLY upset with me. Turns out she had bought it for me as a Christmas gift. Oh well! Anyway, made the Indonesian Peanut Chicken during the snowstorm this past weekend and I have been bringing it to work for lunch. It is AWESOME. First time I have ever used a slow cooker and I am hooked.
December 22, 2009 at 4:38 AM
Got it for xmas, as requested, and am about to go make Lemon Chicken, which will be the 2nd recipe I make - I made Turky/Wild Rice Soup w/the leftovers from the holidays, and it was delicious. Glad I have some stocked in the freezer now for another time. Have reco'd the book to many.
January 10, 2010 at 8:33 AM
We love this cookbook! Recipes are great! Thank you!!!!!
February 23, 2010 at 6:04 PM
I enjoyed your year of crockpot recipes and just picked up a copy of your cookbook. Thanks for the hard work! I was happy to see that the book carries your "voice" and comments on recipes.
March 10, 2010 at 9:37 PM
Just want to say THANK YOU for creating this fantastic, practical & mom friendly cookbook. I had been looking for a good crockpot cookbook for a few years now. We're a family of 4 and I work out of the house 40-50 hrs a week in a family business. I do all the cooking (my husband does the clean up) and thought the slow cooker could be a valuable asset to get a healthy dinner on the table at a reasonable time. However all the books I found were boring & old fashioned. Your book is fresh & inventive. Your "verdict" section is both humorous and helpful. I've told all my family and friends to go buy one! I have a lot of cookbooks and have never had one with so many recipies marked to try. Everything I have made has turned out great. Congratulations, thank you and if you ever publish another one, I'll buy that too!
April 3, 2010 at 11:41 AM
I am anxiously awaiting receipt of this cookbook. Since I found your blog I'm using my crockpot far more. Also I'm using it for things I'd never have thought to make in a crock - roasted garlic; onion soup.
Amazing - thank you
April 12, 2010 at 12:24 PM
I read about your book over on www.balancingeverything.com and decided to take a look at it. I went to B&N and scoured over it for an hour or so and the verdict was YES! So I came home and just ordered my copy today! Can't wait for it to arrive!
June 11, 2010 at 8:11 PM
Finally got your first cookbook as a Christmas gift this year (after spending 2+ years utilizing your blog). Now I can make your recipes without dragging my laptop into the kitchen! :D
If you ever do another edition, it would be great if the index could include recipes by size of crock.
Other than that, I love it just as much as I knew I would. Maybe next year I'll get the second book!
December 30, 2010 at 4:50 PM