328561 Sun Sep 24 20:24:24 -0700 2006 3 41 Cookware 0 1898973 Any suggestions for a good slow cooker? I used to have a Rival that I bought from Target and it cracked. Are there any where the pot can be used on the stove to saute spices etc and then be used on the slow cooker as well? That's what I'd really prefer. Cheers, nycrani Sun Sep 24 20:24:24 -0700 2006 20831 nycrani 1 1899968 Yes there are slow cookers with a pot that can be used onthe stove, but, like anything, more more multi functionality you get the less good it does at any individual task. does this help? http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/slow-cookers/index.html Mon Sep 25 12:33:05 -0700 2006 1898973 28577 Jack_ 1 1900319 Have you tried contacting Rival? I find most cookware manufacturers to be fairly reasonable with replacement parts. Mon Sep 25 15:21:17 -0700 2006 1898973 33552 jpolk 1 1900948 Here's a link to one.... http://www.amazon.com/West-Bend-84716-Versatility-Slo-Cooker/dp/B000065UF2/ref=sr_11_1/104-8594774-6406328?ie=UTF8 Mon Sep 25 18:48:18 -0700 2006 1898973 10485 ChowFun_derek