A week in the life of my crock pot.

Here is my crock pot:

Picture credit.

He has had a busy week. From Sunday to Friday he will have been put to use every day:

Sunday morning: Large chicken roasts away all day for supper.

Sunday night: After chicken is removed, bones return and are covered with water for stock. Cooks all night.

Monday, mid morning: Chicken stock removed & strained. Navy bean soup started to cook until supper.

Tuesday night: Cook multi-grain porridge overnight for Wednesday’s breakfast.

Wednesday night: Beans soaking overnight in crock pot.

Thursday morning: Cook pinto beans all day for supper.

Friday, midday: Cook macaroni & cheese all afternoon for supper.

Saturday: Whew, rest day.

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