Okay, so I like things which are a tad crunchy in, like, everything I eat. So, in my random-surfing-of-the-internet-while-very-bored I came across the Mealthy CrispLid. I had to have it. Apparently, everyone else wanted one too so it took a while to get to me. Does it crisp? Yes, and I really like the feature of being able to see inside. Does it cook? No. And this is an issue, one I saw nothing about when reading other reviews. I've come to believe that I might be the only person on the planet with an 8 qt Instant Pot. The Mealthy lid fits both a 6 qt and 8 qt but I think the recipes are set for the smaller volume, as I have had to increase both time and temperature on every recipe to get the desired results. As a veggie, I haven't had to worry about undercooked meat but I have learned to "half-cook" veggies in my microwave before putting them in the CrispLid or they are crunchy on the outside while raw on the inside (t...
A lacto-ovo veggie for "many" decades who loves to eat, thought I would share the good news (and bad) about veg-friendly restaurants in the DC Metro area, as our city is currently experiencing a renaissance in food options. Enjoy! (Check out my companion blog, where I review books, TV and film: https://hbwbookspot.blogspot.com/)