Anybody's life can be simplified with the use of a programmable slow cooker. It may seem like I am generalizing by saying anybody, but this is true. It is so simple to create a great meal in a programmable slow cooker that there is no reason for everyone who is pressed for time to not have one. And really, in today's world, who isn't pressed for time?
The timer on these can usually be set to up to a full day ahead. I personally wouldn't leave food in the cooker for that long, but my preferred use of it is to prep it in the morning (this takes a maximum of ten minutes), go to work during the day, and come home in the evening with my home smelling of my fresh meal which is ready for me.
One of the best things about this 'set it and forget it' method of cooking is that it is virtually impossible to burn food in your cooker. This is due to the slow cooking process and then the warmer. You see, most modern slow cookers have a feature where if you have not stopped it after it is done cooking, it will automatically turn into a warmer setting. Keeping your food warm while not overcooking it. So you don't have to come home to cold or lukewarm food.
My programmable slow cooker has made my life a million times easier than it was before. I no longer have to worry when I work a late night about where I am going to get food from, or have to call my husband and tell him to order food. This is definitely no longer a problem in my house, where it has become a family tradition and comfort to know that after a long day of work, you can come home to a warm meal, with no headaches.
As you can see, these are a great addition to any kitchen as they have the potential to make your life one thousand times easier and simpler.
