crock pot liners

How I have cooked with my crock-pot and not used these? I used one this week when I made this chicken, and it worked wonderfully! The bag lifted out with all of the contents, was thrown away, with no mess left behind! If you haven't tried them before you should!

Latest favorite

I used to have this size glass pyrex bowl and a 1 cup size until about a month ago. I lost my balance getting them from one of the top cabinets, dropped them both and found myself in the middle of a sea of glass. Michael carried me out of the kitchen -and cleaned the mess- there was glass all over the floor, cabinets, in my kitchenaid mixer, glass pierced through the bag of amish friendship bread I was making and got inside there...quite traumatic! :) BUT- I missed them because they were handy for measuring out ingredients, making the perfect chai, etc.

Then I saw these in a real simple magazine and thought they might be safer for me.

The formal description: Made of firmly flexible silicone, these sturdy measuring cups have a textured outer surface that provides a secure grip. When the handle-free cups are held, their flexible rims automatically form spouts for pouring liquid or dry ingredients with pinpoint control. Easy-to-read calibrations on both sides afford precise measuring. The cups’ narrow shapes are especially helpful when gradually adding ingredients to the bowl of an electric mixer, and the large cup can double as a mixing bowl for use with an immersion blender. Heat resistant up to 490°F, the food-grade European silicone won’t yellow over time, and the bowls nest for compact storage. Microwave and dishwasher safe. 1, 2 and 4-cup cap.; 6 1/2", 7" and 8" high. Set of 3, one of each size.

So they have the measurements on the side, you can squeeze them to control the amount you pour, have high heat resistance, and best of all unbreakable!

Another favorite

My F-I-L surprised us with these on a trip to SAM'S over the weekend. They are quickly becoming a fav. This is a set of 27 pieces of tupperware, and I didn't think we could fit it in our space challenged kitchen, but all of these pieces fit better than the hodge podge of other storage containers we had. These take up less room, have every size we would ever need, all match, and the lids and bases lock together.






Here are some of the great features:

• Lids snap together and to container bases so you can always find the right lid
• Graduated sized containers nest for compact storage
• One lid fits multiple bases
• Square shape for optimal space utilization
• Super-Clarified base to easily see contents
• Microwave / Freezer / Dishwasher Safe
• Thick, durable container walls for everyday use

*and yes, I feel old to be excited, and blogging about new storage containers!! :)

One favorite gadget

Emily introduced me to the microplane when we cooked together, and got me one for my birthday. It can be used to grate fresh parmesan cheese, and zesting citrus fruits.

A favorite appliance

Love-Love my KitchenAid mixer. I bought it with Christmas money from my grandmother a couple of years back (and a BBB 20% off coupon- love those too!)


Michael was not sure it was a wise investment, but is now convinced. We have used it to mix up cakes, cookies, mashed potatoes, breads, whipped cream, muffins, and more. You can purchase several different attachments to do different functions, but for now I am enjoying the basics!