Noticed this slowcooker in Target's latest brochure. It may be of interest to some as we are moving into the cooler months. I don't know anything about the brand and have no personal experience, so hopefully others may have some informed comments to make.
Info is $49 (save $70). Product code: BTSSC70
- 7 litre capacity
- Removable, non-stick stovetop searing pan
- Easy-view domed glass lid.
I have 2 of my own slowcookers and have used other peoples too, all different brands and ages (one is over 20 years old.) They all do basically the same thing, so I wouldn't go and blow $100 on one. My thoughts after using them for years is to purchase a decent brand one but focus more on the size you'll need, as there's no point buying a huge capacity one for 2 people.
All slow cookers heat differently, some dishes may take 6 hours in one machine, others may need 9. It takes time to work out your machine. But saying that, if you buy a cheaper one and you don't like it, it's not such a big deal to replace it as a more expensive one would be.
I'd be interested to see some discussion about slow cookers, too.
Target had a Ronson one 50% off recently and it is still in this week's catalogue.
Halved to $30 from memory and looks OK.
Lassoo also showed that this Bellini model was previously sold be Target for $69 in the January sale, so don't be fooled by their '% off' claim. This is OzBargain after all.
Here's a very old, previous OzBargain: Target selling a similar thing under its Ronson line (for $45).
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/22690