Slow Cooking Out of the House

Published: Wed, 03/11/20

March 11, 2020

Happy Wednesday, Slow Cookerers!!!

I hope you are doing well.

Today, let's talk Slow Cooking when Not At Home.

Because it is AWESOME.

:-)

This time of year we are gearing up for Spring Break and lots and lots and lots of:

potluck gatherings

school fundraisers

sport event snack bars

church potlucks and/or fundraisers

and so my goal for today is to (try and) convince you to Remember Your Slow Cookers(!) while planning your event, fundraising sale, or family roadtrip/vacation.

If you are in charge of a Concession Stand ---

I suggest 4 Slow Cookers.

One for Nacho Cheese (from a can! the bright orange fluorescent variety!)

One for Taco Soup (sold as chili, and then spooned over the top of hotdogs and nachos)

One for Chicken Teriyaki (cooked the Lazy Way with bottled Teriyaki sauce)

One for Hot Dogs

it will be awesome.

AND? Be sure to use the Slow Cooker Liners for your Little League/Softball/etc etc snack bar booth.

You will thank me profusely, as will your Clean Up Crew.

It is SO NOT FUN to scoop out thickened congealed nacho cheese sauce from your slow cooker after it's been plugged in for 12 hours.

Trust me.

It is completely and totally awesome to just lift the bag out and toss it into the trash after you've been on your feet for 16 hours ~~listening to complaints~~ helping customers.

I don't use these that often at home, but I most certainly am not opposed when I'm out and about!

:-)

If you are looking for different potluck or gathering ideas, these are my absolute favorite:

Alrighty. Now let's talk Vacationing with Your Slow Cooker.

I've written before that I'm a fan of taking your slow cooking along for the ride when on a camping road trip.

You can read all about that, here (along with my favorite camping recipes).

BUT. If you are planning a road trip and are going to stay in a hotel/motel that has a kitchenette or are renting a house through Air B n' B or VRBO, then I'd *highly* recommend using your slow cooker.

I have amazing kids. I love them so much my heart bursts. But at the end of a long day of traveling or sight-seeing, they just don't have "restaurant manners."

and there is nothing worse then trying to corral a cranky 2-year old at Applebees while you wait for your table.

and then wait another 45 minutes for a soggy grilled cheese sandwich.

and then another 25 for your check to come.

Seriously.

;-)

I hope this is helpful for you!

Let me know your thoughts!!

Happy Slow Cooking and enjoy your day,

steph