The slow cooker"s history is not a long one. Back in the beginning of the 1960s, the electric bean cooker was first made by the "West Bend Corporation". This cooker was brought out as the Bean Pot. It was basically a crock pot on a tray that heated up. The Beanery was the actually the first true forerunner for slow cookers. "Naxon Utilities Corporation" was responsible for developing that one.
Job losses, tight budgets, cold winter days, etc call for some good old-fashion comfort food. What could be more of a comfort food than meatloaf? To make your meatloaf a little different and give your family something new, try this recipe for an Old-Fashion Cheese Covered Meat Loaf. Add some mashed potatoes, a vegetable and/or salad and serve your family this hearty meal. This is a meal that will please everyone from the youngsters to the grandmas and grandpas. And the best part? It is economical and easy on the food budget.