Being a good Parent
You know, I’m on the computer alot. And one of the positives of that is that I actually get to see a lot of products that other people either may never know about or may never find in their store. And, one such product is a set of Crock-Pot Tools. See, we aren’t really good parents in this house and our kids eat a lot of restaurant and take-out. So, when I found out I was getting this set of Crock-Pot Tools, I was totally stocked.
First let me tell you that I even made my husband go by the store and get the ingredients to cook something with the new utensils instead of having him swing through Taco Bell or something. Wow! Yea, major deal for us.
And, before I show the photos and get you some information on where to find these beauties, let me remind you that you can win some too on #twittercruise on Thursday night at 8 PM Eastern Time. You have to RSVP so go the this link and do that right now. Then jump on Twitter on Thursday night and party with us…virtually.
Now, more about these tools…but first let me tell you, my children’s eyes were big as saucers when they saw these. The first thing out of my youngest child’s mouth was, “can we play with this in our kitchen” to which in unison my husband and I replied, “NO!”
So, check out the specs on this dudes…and pictures too…
After nearly four decades of having to “make do” with standard kitchen tools, slow cooking aficionados will rejoice in the introduction of Crock-Pot tools, which are precisely designed to perform the specialized techniques of slow cooking. Introduced in select test markets last fall, and now officially unveiled at this year’s International Home & Housewares Show in March, value-priced Crock™ Tools also offer unique functionality beyond the slow-cooker, making them exceptionally welcome in a challenging economy that has consumers turning to the comfort of their own kitchens for dinner.
Designed by Robinson Home Products, the six Crock™ tools- two spoons, two “shovel turners,” a ladle and tongs- are designed to make slow cooking easier and more efficient, from transferring ingredients from skillet to slow cooker to gripping a whole roast.
The tools are currently sold at Target.com and Amazon.com and will soon be sold at Crock-Pot.com
And, honestly ya’ll, the prices are good, check this out…
Current tools in the Crock-Pot® Collection include:
Crock™ Spoon/ Crock™ Slotted Spoon (retail price $4.99)- The steep angled handle of the spoons makes it easier to maneuver inside the slow cooker. The Crock™ Spoon has a flat edged bowl and front corners that are particularly useful for scooping along the bottom and getting into the tight edges of the pot. The Crock™ Slotted Spoon’s wide bowl is helpful while stirring and the slots allow for the separation of meats and vegetables from juices before serving.
Crock™ Turner/ Crock™ Slotted Turner (retail price $4.99)- A completely unique tool, both “shovel turners” have a wide head and walled back and sides to ease the transfer of ingredients from a skillet to a slow cooker. The Crock™ Slotted Turner has slots to allow draining of liquid.
Crock™ Ladle (retail price $4.99)- The angled arm is ideal for maneuvering inside the slow cooker. The deep head allots a generous serving size with one lip slotted for straining liquid.
Crock™ Tongs (retail price $9.99)- Exceptionally generous-sized tong heads are ideal for gripping a whole roast with ease. The stainless steel arms have a pull tab locking mechanism. The head has a round profile to cradle roasts and teeth on the inside help grip meats. The tongs bottom edge can be used to pinch smaller items such as vegetables or potatoes.
All of the tools and tongs are made with nylon that is heat resistant to 400°F.
