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Thursday, October 16, 2008

This Little Crockpot

This little crockpot had cooked many pots of spaghetti sauce during its younger years. My prince purchased it while he was in college (1988).

He made a pot of spaghetti sauce before heading to class. When he came home that night, he cooked a pot of noodles to go with the sauce. The meal lasted him for several days.

Like all stories, a female came into the picture and messed up everything. After the prince and I met, the prince spent more evenings eating dinners with me and my family. Mom's cooking outweighed a pot of spaghetti sauce any day. The little crockpot was out of a job. It sat on the countertop to the end of the prince's college years. The little crockpot followed the prince to St. Louis and Miami, but it was seldomly used. Even after the prince and I got married, the little crockpot was just a fixture on the shelf.

However, everything changed for the little crockpot last year. It had its old job back. It was cooking two to three meals a week. I have to admit that it was a relief to come home around five o'clock knowing that dinner was ready. I used the crockpot so much that the knob fell off. Just because the knob fell off, it did not deter me from using it.

For sentimental reasons, I tried to hold on to it as long as possible. You probably think I am a nut, and I need help. You're probably right (LOL). You need not to worry. I threw the old one out, when Mom found me a nice crockpot for $5.00 at the garage sale.


If you like this story, you might like to read about The Little Red Sweater.

10 Comments:

  1. Denise said...
    I love this story. I love cooking in crockpots. Come by my blog, I have a rose for you.
    Anonymous said...
    Oh, I love the story of the Little Crockpot!! I remember that pattern, too...

    Your nice crockpot is pretty and bigger and shinier, but all the same, I think I like the old one better. Things with history are always better. :-)

    Enjoy your replacement!
    Have a lovely weekend,
    Shani
    Trina said...
    That is such an adorable story! I too love our crockpot. We are headed out today and I have already set it up with our dinner. I must take sometime and send you some great crockpot recipies I have.

    Blessings
    Anonymous said...
    Cute romantic story! Hey at least your dear prince can cook! I love the replacement. We use our crockpot weekly and would not know what to do without one.
    Alicia The Snowflake said...
    How cute! I understand holding onto things for sentimental reasons, even old crockpots. Have a great day!
    Anonymous said...
    Oh my word. I have that exact crock pot!! I was hanging onto mine for sentimental reasons as well. (kinda scary, but it ALSO lost it's knob!) I also received a new one. I probably should throw the old one out, huh?!

    Oh the things we do in the name of 'growing up'! he he he

    Thanks for sharing,
    Robyn
    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/sonoranstamper/
    Anonymous said...
    Yes the Little Crockpot story is cute. [0= I am really hoping to use mine A LOT more this coming year. I just have to get organised enough. lol

    Blessings and ((HUGS)) my SSiC
    In Him<><
    -Mary

    PS: thank you for your sweet words on my blog. ((hug))
    Anonymous said...
    You did an excellent job telling the story of the crockpot. I have one that I have used for nineteen years. The knob fell off it recently too. : )
    Jennifer Hoots said...
    I knew it had to have a happy ending! I am on my second one since marriage and I love the giant ones for families! Have a happy weekend!
    Jenn
    Anonymous said...
    Crock pots are truly wonderful. Maybe you'd share a few of your favorite c p recipes?
    Antoinette

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