Just thought I would post an update on my thermal cooking experiences and hope others would share theirs.
I gave my 3&3 Shuttle Chef with optional 6L inner pot to my DH's cousin. It was just too large for us. Cuz uses it for all the charity events she participates in and is already loving it.
I will be ordering the 4.5 L with the inserts from
www.thermalcookware.com as I suggested to others on the forum. 3l of beef burgundy and 3l of brown rice is just too much for 2 people. It is often too much when the 3l pot is filled oly 80% full when you add side dishes and rolls, etc. I do not like to eat the same thing when we are home. I get enough of the samo- samo while working on the road. ( no truck drivers do not eat where the food is good- they eat where they can park a 13 ft 6in high and 70ft long , 80K pound vehicle. )
The 1.5 insert will allow me to meet the 80% full criteria and not have to cook a mountain of food. The shape of the insert allows meats to be browned ,etc where the mason jar shape of the 1.5l cooker does not. Can still cook 2 separate items, or one item by filling the large inner pot or the smaller insert pot wth boiling water. Can also use the 4.5l pot and 1.5 l inner pots for regular stovetop cooking.
1.5 L Thermal Cooker
I still enjoy this unit for soups, stews and the like and can also use this units inner pot for regular stovetop cooking. Also use the outer thermal pot frequently for an ice bucket. This size is available at
www.forumappliances.com in Canada.
Happy Trails,
'shaker