Rival 5025WG 2-1/2-Quart Crockpot

This is just the perfect size for one or two people or for heating soups and keeping food warm.

This is the first crock pot I've ever used. It's small but really does the trick. Loved everything I've made in it so far. It makes enough for a dinner for two with left overs the next day, which is great. I guess the only improvement might be a warmer option in addition to the high and low heat.

I used it for the first time yesterday. It smelled like something plastic or rubber inside the cooker was burning. I was really afraid it's going to burn and kept an eye on it for about 5 hours. The stew was well done but it did scare me. I have no experience with slow cooker, is this smell normal for first-time use, or the one I received has some problem?

Believe it or not, I have never owned a crockpot, and I am 60 years old. I decided to purchase one and enjoy making some comfort foods for myself. I love this little inexpensive crockpot, in fact my sister says that I am going to wear it out. Even though I no longer work, I love putting everything in it, and enjoying the aroma as it cooks, and then later in the day have a wonderful meal, such as my beef barley stew, chicken soup, pineapple pork chops over rice, and now I am going to make some rice pudding and bread pudding. For the money, you could not get a better little crockpot, and I highly recommend it. Enjoy!

I own four Rival sow cookers and this one gets used most. It can hold a lot more than it appears. I use it to cook small roasts, warm hot dogs for teh kids, make side dishes, for pasta dishes, to bake potatoes and yams, for rice pudding and so much more! My larger Rival crocks have had problems such as the handles breaking off from the lid or the heating element stop working, but this one keeps on going. We are a family of 6 and find so many uses for this little crock. It is a great investment and a great price!