cooking appliances help

[trinket 30]

I just arrived in US and am trying to fix things with our home out here. I am usually used to do pressure cooking because its much faster.

Anyways me and hubby went out yesterday looking for pressure cookers along with other stuff, we found everything and also got a cooker, only to find out that the cooker we found is a --slow cooker.

I did try to explain hubster about what I really want=== those whistling cookers. Does anyone know whats the term for it here in US? He says he never seen something like that but then all he ever cooked have been noodles, so if anyone can help me with that.

Thanks a bunch.

[Otto 83]

Pressure Cookers like These?

[trinket 30]

Yes yes, those are the ones.........you think I can get those at local walmart or somewhere. That's were we went yesterday and I did ask the employee and he showed me that slow cooker

[Reba 2]

You should be able to find a pressure cooker pretty much anywhere they sell kitchen gadgets. WalMart may not be your best bet, but try Sears or a specialty kitchen shop.

Failing that, I've got one in my cupboard that I never use...

[trinket 30]

You should be able to find a pressure cooker pretty much anywhere they sell kitchen gadgets. WalMart may not be your best bet, but try Sears or a specialty kitchen shop.

Failing that, I've got one in my cupboard that I never use...

Ahh thanks a bunch, will try these stores.........I feel so empty without my pressure cooker

Tried making rice last night in one of those pots and well......I hated it

[brnidokiegurl 1]

i also have one used only maybe twice ha be sure to ask for PRESSURE COOKER sometimes called canners as they are also used in canning, if you say cooker you prob will get the slow cooker, crock pot style

there also are ones just called rice cookers but i dont know anything about these

Edited November 29, 2008 by brnidokiegurl

[Reba 2]

You should also be able to find rice cookers in any of those types of stores. I've seen them all over the place recently. I used to have one, I hated cleaning it, so I perfer to just make it on the stove in a regular ol' pot.

[trinket 30]

I did say pressure cooker to the employee, may be when I go today(if I can get out in this cold) I will specifically ask for rice cooker or that term--canned.

Thanks again

[brnidokiegurl 1]

the thing is pressure cooker is a old term they been around long time, you prob got a young clerk that didnt know which end is up and never cooked

[Otto 83]

I did say pressure cooker to the employee, may be when I go today(if I can get out in this cold) I will specifically ask for rice cooker or that term--canned.

Thanks again

Target has several - most are only on their web site, but a few are available in the store - I checked Evansville and there are at least 2 available at both Target stores. Target

[trinket 30]

:dance: going to Target today then

[Perseverance 1]

Not sure if it matters to you but the lest costly ones are made out of aluminum and not stainless steel.

[caybee 21]

Yep, pressure cooker My mom used one a lot when I was a child, but I guess they've fallen out of fashion, and some younger store clerks may not know what they are. They take a little time to cook, and you have to keep an eye on them, so they don't mesh with some of the "instant" American lifestyle (put it in the microwave for six minutes, or throw it in the slow cooker while you're at work). My husband has wanted one as well -- his mom uses one all the time, and they do such a great job if you know how to use them. They make meat very tender. I had one somewhere, but I haven't seen it in a few moves, so I need to go ahead and buy (hubby) another. Have fun with your new toy!

Oh, and rice cookers are something else entirely, but they are a nice thing to have. Pressure cooker or canner should get you what you want. I really would expect the box to say pressure cooker. Could you pull up a photo online and either print it or snap a camera phone picture to show the clerk?

Edited November 29, 2008 by caybee

[DanielParul 50]

I love the slow cooker/crockpot now that I have been using it. Just saves a lot of hassle. I've also learnt to live wothout a pressure cooker but since mum is coming here next week I might need to get one. Will be going to Target today!

[Nessa 23]

I guess it's because we cook beans in brazil instead of buying it in cans, having a pressure cooker is a must. It cooks in less than 30 min, while in a regular pot would take like 2.5 hours.

I don't get how that doen't fit the ''instant'' american lifestyle. If I'm home and I'm cooking, why would I want to use a slowcooker and cook for half a day if I can put in a pressure cooker and go make a salad or take a shower while cooking?

Edited November 29, 2008 by Nessa