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Julie Kay has written for The Advocate since 1989, primarily in the areas of Food and Religion. She has 30 years of slow cooking experience and has written the column, "What a Crock!" for the past 11 years. The column seeks to address the needs of busy families with easy recipes for the slow cooker. She is also the author of "Slow Cookin' in the Fast Lane." A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Kay has lived in Baton Rouge since 1974.
Ever been in this scenario: The guests are ready; the table is set in all its holiday finery, and the Thanksgiving turkey is taking its sweet time?
Myrtle Eiermann said she wished the slow cooker had been around when she was younger, but she takes full advantage of it now. Her daughter-in-law, Pam Eiermann, told her how she cooked butter beans in her cooker, so Myrtle Eiermann decided to try it.
Okra is a great vegetable to think about for the slow cooker. Aside from the traditional smothered okra and tomatoes, you can add other veggies to the mix and have a completely new taste.
A meatball po-boy may be just the thing to start off your Halloween or fall festival activities. It’s easy to do in the slow cooker and frees you up to do other things for your evening of fun.
