As the credit crunch bites, cooking techniques like braising and stewing, have seen a surge in popularity among thrifty consumers. Slow cookers are the latest must-have gadget enjoying a revival from the appliance graveyard, according to UK retailer John Lewis. They have reported a recent boom in sales of the appliances, up 25% year on year, as cash strapped consumers move away from being a generation of ‘breast and sirloin’ to more affordable cuts of meat, suitable for braising and stewing... ...Read more »