Slow cookers are fantastic bits of kitchen equipment perfect for the busy man or woman lifestyle. They are what they say on the tin > They slow cook forward in a ceramic dish for an extended period of time. This therefore means that for the busy people who don’t have time to prepare dinner when they get in from work or college, their meal is already prepared for them.

Of course you have to prepare the meal yourself and ensure that you have the right ingredients that work alongside the slow cooker > Most things do work however, especially plain potatoes which cooks effortlessly.

The other good thing about slow cookers is the fact that they can really cut down on your energy bills, especially as they run at a typical power consumption of 60 watts an hour, making it identical to a light bulb which is constantly on in your home.