5 in 1 multicooker

[obbie]

sending Hugs Maddy


you should get it soon.

[maddy]

sending Hugs Maddy
you should get it soon.

just got 2 slips to pick up parcels from the store 
I know 1 will be the pasta maker, so the other should be the 5 in 1....hopefully  ....it could be something else I ordered and forgot about....which does happen when you are a compulsive shopper 

[deedub]

Wow - I shouldn't have read this thread because now I think I need one! Do you keep your multicookers on the bench, like Thermie? I have no experience with PC's, don't even know anyone who has one, but I'm liking the sound of it. Trouble is, I already have a slow cooker which I don't use that much. Like the sound of the browning function - do stand alone PC's have this function also?

[obbie]

Deedub, I leave mine on the bench as well as thermie.

Thermie has pride of place.
MY kitchen aid mixer and 5 in 1 are in my cooking corner always on the bench.
I've never had a PC before, so I don't know about the browning  function on a stand alone machine.

Robyn

[Lisel]

I am so tempted, saw the 5-in-1 at the shops with a free stainless steel bowl, I tend to avoid non stick so that is a bonus, think it was $159.  How does it rate as a rice cooker?  Some of the reviews said not so good....think my slow cooker has died, grrr limited use over14 months, plus I've always wanted a pressure cooker.  Decisions decisions.....

[obbie]

buy one.

I use my 5 in 1 and my thermomix all the time.

Robyn

[Wonder]

I second Obbie, we are loving our 5 in 1, even DH who is very set in his ways and will only use saucepans is loving it. I ahven't cooked plain rice but have cooked a rice pilaf in it and that was great. I've used the pressure cook and browing function which are great, used the soup function and the ham hock wasn't as cooked in the time as I liked so second time around just used the pressure cooking function for soup and it turned out perfectly, can't comment on the rice cooking or slow cooking.

[maddy]

   false alarm   

[mcmich]

If you are thinking of buying the Nu Wave 5in1  - they have just released a 6 in 1.
From what I can see you can deep fry in them as well.
$179.00 from kitchenware direct.

[Lisel]

I saw the 6-in-1 somewhere (online) it does seem the only difference is the frying, in which case I think I'll go or the older one, as the only thing I have ever deep fried was papadums!

Can anyone review the rice cooker function? the casserole dish I use in the microwave doesn't hold enough now my boys are eating huge amounts and thermie is always busy with something else so this is my main reason for buying it.

Maddy how annoying, I've only gotten gift cards from fly buys and even they took ages to arrive.  I really must check my banks reward program, would hate to buy a 5-in-1 only to discover they have them, I've never gotten anything I've really really wanted from a rewards program.

[judydawn]

Lisel I cook my pappadams in the microwave - so much healthier and no mess.

[Lisel]

I've always meant to try that judydawn, I only did them occasionally and then gave up.  I'll check them out next time I am in an Asian grocery shop and see what's in them (we try to be preservative and artficial additive free).

[Cornish Cream]

Lisel I cook my pappadams in the microwave - so much healthier and no mess.

Blimey I never knew that JD Goodness you certainly learn something new everday here 

[RosieB]

I've only had my 5in1 for 2 weeks but it has had a good workout and I love it.  TC has pride of place and used for heaps, but 'Frifty' is a winner for having things ready to serve when I get home from shopping etc.  I bought a pressure cooker book from Aldi yesterday and can't wait to try cooking cakes etc in it.   The 'TC' 'Frifty' combination is almost perfect.
I say almost to avoid DH commenting that I said I wouldn't need anything else in the kitchen 

[maddy]

I got a letter today saying delivery of cooker will be in mid June