Yay! Let’s go shopping! This page was designed to fulfill my childhood fantasy of writing for the Chinaberry catalog. All items are shipped directly from either Amazon or Ninja (see disclosure/terms of agreement). Because I don’t have a warehouse. The listed prices reflect Amazon’s pricing as of 1/2012 — they fluctuate, but this is a general idea. 🙂
Books
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Even though slow cooker recipes are “easy” by definition, this new cookbook is perfect for busy families or new cooks who don’t want to have a large ingredient list to get dinner on the table.
Like my other cookbooks, all of the recipes can be completely gluten free if need-be, and focus on as many fresh ingredients as possible. No cream-of-something soups required!
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The Mommy Blogger Next Door: Real Moms Making Real Money, Blogging at Home, In Their Pajamas, and is part memoir, part how-to. Readers can learn the steps I took to build a business all on my own with no money down, and how a simple idea to share my New Year’s Resolution launched a brand-new career.
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This cookbook took two years to write and has 365 brand-new dinner recipes. You’re going to love the color photos! Featured recipes include Not Your Mother’s Meatballs, Matzoh Ball Soup, and Korean Soft Tacos. Like my other books, everything is gluten-free! Only 10% of these recipes have appeared on the site.
Price: $18.00 click here to buy
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An all-inclusive weekly planner with checklists— this book is designed to help get you through all the “have-tos” of your day quickly and efficiently so there is more time for the “want-tos”!
Price: $10.20 click here to buy
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Save time AND money by putting your slow cooker to good use! Sticking to a budget is not synonymous with bland and boring. Recipes include: carnitas, honey garlic chicken, cilantro black beans, peperocini beef sandwiches, oreo cheesecake, and caramel apple cider. Like my first cookbook, all recipes are completely gluten free.
Price: $12.52 click here to buy
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My first slow cooker book shows the versatility of this amazing household appliance. No longer just a glorified pot roast machine (although it does make an amazing roast!) this book shares how to make creme brulee, cheesecake, pumpkin spiced lattes, tamales, and even playdough along with typical slow cooker fare.
Price: $12.99 click here to buy
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Slow Cookers and Accessories
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The Ninja Cooking System. I was filmed for the infomercial for this cooking system and fell in love the second I saw it. This is the mack-daddy of all slow cookers. Not only is it a fully programmable slow cooker, but you can also sear your meat first on the stovetop setting. This is also a mini-oven built right in! I take this with us when we camp, and use it practically every day — it’s like an entire kitchen in one pot!
Price: $199.80 click here to buy
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Hamilton Beach Set n’ Forget. I have 3 of these slow cookers, and love the way they cook. There is a locking lid, and the rubber handles allow you to move it from outlet to outlet without needing oven mitts. The rubber gasket ensures all moisture remains in the pot while cooking (lock the clamps!) and the lid creates a tight seal for travel–great for potlucks. Programmable in 30-minute increments, for up to 20 hours.
Price: $49.70 click here to buy
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6.5-quart Crock-Pot eLume. This is a beautiful product. I like the even way this slow cooker heats, and the heavy glass lid. The read-out is digital, and it’s programmable in 30-minute increments up to 20 hours. The warm feature lasts for an additional 12 hours after cooking time has elapsed.
Price: $73.95 click here to buy
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Cuisinart 4-quart. Â The timer can be set in 30-minute increments, and will stay on warm for up to an additional 12 hours. This pot has the tendency to cook a bit hot—I’d recommend using the “low” setting unless you are home to monitor. I like the cord storage, and the easy-to-set programming, and heavy glass lid. For all of my “4-quart” recipes, this is the pot that I use.
Price: $95.95 click here to buy
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This 1.5-quart slow cooker is what I use for the 2-quart recipes. You can find slow cookers such as these in convenience stores, or discount retailers. I found mine for $5 during a Black Friday sale at Walmart. I mostly use this sized pot for dips, oatmeal, and fun desserts. This pot comfortably fits 1 large chicken breast, or 2 small thighs with vegetables and sauce–perfect for cooking for one or two people. There is not a programmable version available–the settings are high, low, or defrost (warm).
Price: $16.99 click here to buy
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The Crock-Pot Little Dipper. I love this little guy (it’s a boy). Although the product description states that this has a 1-cup capacity, it’s well-documented that it actually holds 2 cups. I use this pot for dips, fondue, heating canned soup and chili, and even as an air freshener! There isn’t an on/off switch or heat settings for this pot. Once plugged in, it is “on.”
Price: $14.51 click here to buy
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Crock-Pot Trio. This is a fun pot for entertaining. Each pot has the ability to cook independently, with high, low, or warm settings. The crocks are each 2-quarts, and have an indent in the side to let a spoon rest. This is great for serving, but will allow valuable heat and moisture to escape while cooking. To remedy this, fold a wedge of foil and squish it into this indent while cooking. The cord is quite short—you might want to have a tiny extension cord on hand. Great for Fondue Fridays!
Price: $49.99 click here to buy
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Immersible Hand Blender. Other than the slew of slow cookers, this is my second-most-often used kitchen appliance. I love being able to naturally thicken soups or stews by pulsing a few times to blend up the beans or potatoes. This particular model comes in a variety of colors which is neat– because, well, who wouldn’t want a magenta hand blender?
Price: $34.99 click here to buy
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1.5-quart oval corningware dish. This is the oven-safe dish that I insert into my 6-quart slow cooker to create a smaller cooking vessel, or when I use the slow cooker as a bain-marie for making creme brulee or cheesecake.
Price: $25.99 click here to buy
