**Crux 12-Cup Multi-Functional Rice Cooker & Food Steamer – Slow Cooker, Stewpot, Non-Stick Bowl, Dishwasher Safe – Perfect for Healthy One-Pot Meals, Meal Prep & Family Dinners (Black)**

I am a busy mom of 3 adult children working, living and studying from home. I am working part-time out of the home (thankfully), and am always wondering where the food goes while I am at work. The solution I have come up with is to cook ahead and try to stay ahead of the game. I have always tried to use a crockpot when I can, but the thought of dragging that heavy piece out of the cabinet and then having to clean it, just doesn’t seem worth the effort. The Crux Rice steamer is a perfect solution for me. I have created a permanent spot on the counter for this appliance because I find that I will use it frequently. Don’t let the name rice cooker fool you. While it cooks rice to PERFECTION and takes the guesswork out of making it, by having different settings for different types of rice, it is also a great slow cooker. I had a pot roast meal in the cooker in 10 minutes, pressed the slow cook button in the afternoon, shut the lid and dinner was ready in a few hours, warming until it was time to eat. The pot is just large enough to fit the meat, or any other meal you want to make. Did I mention the GREAT DESIGN? It’s a sleek and clean looking appliance. Clean up was also simple. I would like to see a feature added where you could choose between a longer and shorter period of slow-cook, as with traditional crockpots, but it is not a game changer. This is a very useful appliance with a very attractive look and super easy to use and clean. I also liked how you could cook an entire dinner in it by using the steamer basket on top of the pot for veggies or protein. I am excited to try many different recipes with my new Crux cooker!