Good morning everyone, Can anyone out there tell me the pros and cons of the dreamcookpot. Before I part with my hard earned cash, they seem very expensive, are they as good as they say. We currently have a gas oven, extra gas camper, and a cobb cooker. Rice cooker, There is just the two of us. And the 3 furry kids. At the moment I am downsizing a bit, I have so much cooking gear, I will have to be ruthless and just take the basics, I have a crepe pan and also a microwave, so you can see my problem I am a real cook, who loves to cook. But I have to be realistic and cut down my kitchen supplies,obliet thats where you tried and true experienced travellers come in.
Is the dream pot worth to buy, any suggestions greatly listened to.
NeilandRaine said
08:17 AM Sep 12, 2011
I am trying to sell my Thermo Cooker. Make what you will out of that.
blaze said
08:22 AM Sep 12, 2011
We have a 4 burner cook top, cobb and turbo oven, along with a few pots and pans, a cassarole dish there is nothing we cant cook on the road that we didnt cook at home cheers blaze
elliemike said
10:11 AM Sep 12, 2011
We still use (in the Avan) the same ammount of cooking gear we travelled with in the the Hiace pop top. Two pots, a small stock pot (no handle) and a deep sided Frying pan/Wok. We have no microwave or oven. Still looking for a suitable second hand Pressure cooker. We dont cook Roasts of meat very often , even at home. In fact we eat on the road exactly the same meals we eat at home.
I use the age old "Straw Box" method if we have to cook stews or casseroles over a very long time. Or braising Hocks for instance. We bring the ingredients to the boil, in the Stock Pot. Then put the lot in our Thermal Pic Nic bag ( One of those bags you take the grog in to BB cues)
If travelling we secure the lid and it remains very hot for many hours. And cooks well.
My grandmothers and mother did stuff this way back in wartime Britain. Had a box with straw or crumpled news paper they put the pot into. One of them was a proffessional chef as well.
The pressure cooker has the advantage of a secure lid and will replace the stock pot when we find it. Not having a cumbersome handle sticking out as well. And of course you can use it as a Pressure Cooker.
If we find a suitable camp oven again we will carry that as we have more space in the Avan. We can roast meat in that even on a gas cooker "Slowly"
-- Edited by elliemike on Monday 12th of September 2011 10:15:44 AM
ken thomas said
10:37 AM Sep 12, 2011
We had a large dream pot and the missus could not get the hang of it so it is now sold and use the slow cooker much better Ken
Bent Axle Bob said
11:00 AM Sep 12, 2011
Just luv my dream pot.I use mine for corned silverside. A little balsemic vinegar and 5 cloves.Bring water to the boil, add silverside,vegies in the top half, boil for 20 minutes. Remove from heat source and place in outer container and lock down. Come back in 4 hours and you have a trully beautifully cooked meal.
gst said
11:02 AM Sep 12, 2011
My wife use ours to set up meals in the morrning so we do not have to cook at night its great for corn beef and spuds and other meals but she's a very good cook plus we carry less pots just use the ones that comewith the dream pot.
-- Edited by gst on Monday 12th of September 2011 11:05:31 AM
shazartist said
11:55 AM Sep 12, 2011
What is a Dream cookpot?..I googled but nothing came up with that exact name?
I just purchased a set of 5 neoflam cookware. They are light in weight, non stick and come with a special separate handle, so are easy to store. PLUS, they come in a rainbow set of colours so you can take them from the oven, stove top or even use them as a salad bowl or as different serving dishes. I think they look gorgeous, and apparently work very well. I have some very good ss cookware but the larger pieces are so heavy and with the handles very difficult to store.
cheers Sharon
Hylda&Jon said
12:24 PM Sep 12, 2011
I have been using our Dreampot for the full 2 years we have been on the road & love it.
It saves gas or electricity because you only actually cook the stuff for 15 to 20 minutes then the sealed container does the rest with the stored heat. I will often start the cooking in the morning then, after a long drive, the food is cooked so there is minimal preperation in the evening/
As was mentioned earlier they are great for silversides & roasts & then I usually, the next day, cook a casserole with it in the stock thats left in the pot. Others will tell you the many other things they cook with it so I'll mention a couple of other points.
#The 2 sauspans that come inside it can be used as normal saucepans so you can cut down on the ones you take.
#Without the sauspans in it it is great as a small eski to keeep drinks or food cold or maybe hot if you go on a picnic.
#Keeps bread etc fresher longer.
Thermos make one similar & I actually prefer it but I saw it too late as I already had the Dreampot brand. With the Thermos one the saucepans have a much thicker heavier base on them.
I have been using our Dreampot for the full 2 years we have been on the road & love it.
It saves gas or electricity because you only actually cook the stuff for 15 to 20 minutes then the sealed container does the rest with the stored heat.
#The 2 sauspans that come inside it can be used as normal saucepans so you can cut down on the ones you take.
I too have a DP and have had mine for some 7 years or so by now....paid for itself within a year. Used it at home and now am full time in the caravan traveling.
I have to second all of what Jon has said for versatility and ease of use AND on top of that Barry & Merran Green offer the BEST after sales service.
I had the hinge pin go in my lid and after the warranty period ended. Rang them and told them of it and I was advised to return it to them for repair. All postage and repairs were covered by them, no out of pocket expenses for me at all.
They upgraded the quality of their large pot a couple years ago too as the base had been a little thin but the new pot is excellent.
I have also reduced the number of saucepans I carry because the DP saucepans can be used in normal cooking thereby reducing the need to carry others.
In regard to what you can cook in a DPYou are only limited by your own imagination.
I have cooked scones, stews, corn meat, pot roast, cakes, sweets, rice etcall in my DP.
DP have a mailing (email) list and they send out updates and new recipes four times a year.
I like the concept of a dream cookpot. I have a mate who brings rice to the boil and then puts it in her bed for 12 hours and it turns out perfect everytime.... don't know what her husband thinks but he's pretty happy eating it. Thanks for the weblink Wombat. It might be a good investment and I will seriously consider it. The other thing I will definitely have on board is a camp oven. Cheers
blaze said
10:20 PM Sep 12, 2011
Elle on Wheels wrote:
I like the concept of a dream cookpot. I have a mate who brings rice to the boil and then puts it in her bed for 12 hours and it turns out perfect everytime.... don't know what her husband thinks but he's pretty happy eating it. Thanks for the weblink Wombat. It might be a good investment and I will seriously consider it. The other thing I will definitely have on board is a camp oven. Cheers
Hi Ellen
I like the cobb instead of a camp oven, a good camp oven weighs a lot more than a cobb and you can do the same thing with them. Love my camp ovens but just not for on the road full time.
cheers
blaze
NandK said
11:51 PM Sep 12, 2011
I have the Thermal Cooker and find they are great,i opted for the 2 three lt pots so can cook dinner and desert at the same time. Also good to use at home as well,keeps the gas bill down. Haven't used the Dream Pot but they all work i think. Cheers Norm..
Boroma577 said
11:36 AM Sep 13, 2011
NandK wrote:
i opted for the 2 three lt pots so can cook dinner and desert at the same time.
DreamPot also has 2 pots, a larger one and smaller one which also allows the cooking of both main and desert at the same time.
The larger one is ideal for cooking pot roasts, corn meat, soups etc.
Esmeralda said
01:32 PM Sep 13, 2011
I have used mine to do corned beef only so far, but at home - no more boiling for ages and saves electricity which is costing more these days. Anyway the corned beef was terrific, in fact it will be coming up again soon!
_wombat_ said
02:10 PM Sep 13, 2011
Esmeralda, hope you are feeling better soon, not nice when you are feeling sick.
kandagal said
04:33 PM Sep 13, 2011
I wouldn't be without my pressure cooker. We can pull up & in less than an hour I can have a stew ready for dinner/
Esmeralda said
04:57 PM Sep 14, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
Esmeralda, hope you are feeling better soon, not nice when you are feeling sick.
Funny man
Dunmowin said
08:05 PM Sep 14, 2011
I have an Eco Pot - same type of thing. use it all the time for casseroles, soups, pot roasts. Excellent way of cooking when on the road. Set it up when you stop for lunch. Dinner is ready when you arrive at your chosen camp.
Dunmowin Curently outside Winton (qld)
Elle on Wheels said
10:43 AM Sep 15, 2011
I came across this website for solar ovens... they look a bit techo but might be ok.
Good morning everyone, Can anyone out there tell me the pros and cons of the dreamcookpot. Before I part with my hard earned cash, they seem very expensive, are they as good as they say. We currently have a gas oven, extra gas camper, and a cobb cooker. Rice cooker, There is just the two of us. And the 3 furry kids. At the moment I am downsizing a bit, I have so much cooking gear, I will have to be ruthless and just take the basics, I have a crepe pan and also a microwave, so you can see my problem I am a real cook, who loves to cook. But I have to be realistic and cut down my kitchen supplies,obliet thats where you tried and true experienced travellers come in.
Is the dream pot worth to buy, any suggestions greatly listened to.
cheers
blaze
We still use (in the Avan) the same ammount of cooking gear we travelled with in the the Hiace pop top. Two pots, a small stock pot (no handle) and a deep sided Frying pan/Wok. We have no microwave or oven. Still looking for a suitable second hand Pressure cooker.
We dont cook Roasts of meat very often , even at home. In fact we eat on the road exactly the same meals we eat at home.
I use the age old "Straw Box" method if we have to cook stews or casseroles over a very long time. Or braising Hocks for instance.
We bring the ingredients to the boil, in the Stock Pot. Then put the lot in our Thermal Pic Nic bag ( One of those bags you take the grog in to BB cues)
If travelling we secure the lid and it remains very hot for many hours. And cooks well.
My grandmothers and mother did stuff this way back in wartime Britain. Had a box with straw or crumpled news paper they put the pot into. One of them was a proffessional chef as well.
The pressure cooker has the advantage of a secure lid and will replace the stock pot when we find it. Not having a cumbersome handle sticking out as well.
And of course you can use it as a Pressure Cooker.
If we find a suitable camp oven again we will carry that as we have more space in the Avan. We can roast meat in that even on a gas cooker "Slowly"
-- Edited by elliemike on Monday 12th of September 2011 10:15:44 AM
much better
Ken
My wife use ours to set up meals in the morrning so we do not have to cook at night its great for corn beef and spuds and other meals but she's a very good cook plus we carry less pots just use the ones that comewith the dream pot.
-- Edited by gst on Monday 12th of September 2011 11:05:31 AM
I just purchased a set of 5 neoflam cookware. They are light in weight, non stick and come with a special separate handle, so are easy to store. PLUS, they come in a rainbow set of colours so you can take them from the oven, stove top or even use them as a salad bowl or as different serving dishes. I think they look gorgeous, and apparently work very well.
I have some very good ss cookware but the larger pieces are so heavy and with the handles very difficult to store.
cheers Sharon
I have been using our Dreampot for the full 2 years we have been on the road & love it.
It saves gas or electricity because you only actually cook the stuff for 15 to 20 minutes then the sealed container does the rest with the stored heat. I will often start the cooking in the morning then, after a long drive, the food is cooked so there is minimal preperation in the evening/
As was mentioned earlier they are great for silversides & roasts & then I usually, the next day, cook a casserole with it in the stock thats left in the pot. Others will tell you the many other things they cook with it so I'll mention a couple of other points.
#The 2 sauspans that come inside it can be used as normal saucepans so you can cut down on the ones you take.
#Without the sauspans in it it is great as a small eski to keeep drinks or food cold or maybe hot if you go on a picnic.
#Keeps bread etc fresher longer.
Thermos make one similar & I actually prefer it but I saw it too late as I already had the Dreampot brand. With the Thermos one the saucepans have a much thicker heavier base on them.
Cheers
Jon
look here
http://shop.ebay.com.au/items/_W0QQ_sopZ12?_nkw=dreampot&_fromfsb=0&_trksid=m270.l1313
or here
http://shop.ebay.com.au/i.html?_nkw=thermal+cooker
I too have a DP and have had mine for some 7 years or so by now....paid for itself within a year. Used it at home and now am full time in the caravan traveling.
I have to second all of what Jon has said for versatility and ease of use AND on top of that Barry & Merran Green offer the BEST after sales service.
I had the hinge pin go in my lid and after the warranty period ended. Rang them and told them of it and I was advised to return it to them for repair. All postage and repairs were covered by them, no out of pocket expenses for me at all.
They upgraded the quality of their large pot a couple years ago too as the base had been a little thin but the new pot is excellent.
I have also reduced the number of saucepans I carry because the DP saucepans can be used in normal cooking thereby reducing the need to carry others.
In regard to what you can cook in a DPYou are only limited by your own imagination.
I have cooked scones, stews, corn meat, pot roast, cakes, sweets, rice etcall in my DP.
DP have a mailing (email) list and they send out updates and new recipes four times a year.
https://www.dreampot.com.au/
Cheers
Hi Ellen
I like the cobb instead of a camp oven, a good camp oven weighs a lot more than a cobb and you can do the same thing with them. Love my camp ovens but just not for on the road full time.
cheers
blaze
Also good to use at home as well,keeps the gas bill down.
Haven't used the Dream Pot but they all work i think.
Cheers Norm..
DreamPot also has 2 pots, a larger one and smaller one which also allows the cooking of both main and desert at the same time.
The larger one is ideal for cooking pot roasts, corn meat, soups etc.
I have used mine to do corned beef only so far, but at home - no more boiling for ages and saves electricity which is costing more these days. Anyway the corned beef was terrific, in fact it will be coming up again soon!
Esmeralda, hope you are feeling better soon, not nice when you are feeling sick.
Funny man
I have an Eco Pot - same type of thing. use it all the time for casseroles, soups, pot roasts. Excellent way of cooking when on the road. Set it up when you stop for lunch. Dinner is ready when you arrive at your chosen camp.
Dunmowin
Curently outside Winton (qld)
http://www.solarovens.net/
Not sure why you would bother....looks a bit gimmicky to me Elle....interesting tho.