Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Crackpot

No, not a typo.  The dreaded crack of the ceramic bowl of the crockpot appeared the last time I washed it and noticed that some roast beef broth adhered to the bottom.  *sigh*

Being on the road to frugality, I hate to just toss it, even if it was a cheap one; and it has been a good friend the last couple + years.  So, let's put those crackpot brain cells to use. 

The ceramic bowl is fairly easily-a planter OR on a stress-filled day grab a sledge hammer and make pebbles for the bees' water bowl or drainage for a larger planter. 

Now, what to do with the heated part?  Is it possible to melt things?  Bees wax, other wax, soaps for repurposing.  Can I put water in a different glass bowl it and use it for a ginormous potpourri warmer?  Could I make some fruit leather on a rack? Use as a dehydrator? Jerky maker?  I am not sure what temperature low, high and warm range, but this might be the opportune time to find out, huh? 

Any other suggestions?? 


This one probably still works!

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