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by Kelly Rimmer (Goodreads Author)

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I was a bit confused about the mention of a Crock Pot in the story. They were not invented until the early 70's. I am assuming she meant a crock of soup but it was capitalized like the crock pot brand ? Just wondering.

Diane Schuller crock pots are and were an important part of households in Europe, in particular, but also in North America. They were (and still are in some househol…morecrock pots are and were an important part of households in Europe, in particular, but also in North America. They were (and still are in some households) used for making pickles, sauerkraut, and even butter. Some also used them for preserving meats. The electric invention stole the name but the original crock pots, naturally, were simply a stoneware pot.(less)

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I think that there are German crock pots that don't need electricity, and are not a brand. ?

Jean Jarvis I noticed that the term "Crock-Pot" was used -- surely not a brand of product in 1938,…moreI noticed that the term "Crock-Pot" was used -- surely not a brand of product in 1938,(less)

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