"Couldn't have been better timing for me to receive Pamela Ellgen's new book, The Essential Slow Cooker Cookbook for Beginners. I received my first slow cooker for my wedding and had no idea where to start. Between running my surf business, traveling, and becoming a new mother, cooking has always been difficult to fit into my schedule. These incredibly tasty, easy, and fun recipes are now my daily go-to for preparing an impressive meal. Pamela makes cooking so much easier than I could ever imagine. My favorite is taking the cooker on the road camping, preparing a fabulous meal before a surf session, and impressing everyone's taste buds at sunset over a nice bottle of wine." --Mary Osborne, former pro surfer "Couldn't have been better timing for me to receive Pamela Ellgen's new book, The Essential Slow Cooker Cookbook for Beginners. I received my first slow cooker for my wedding and had no idea where to start.

Between running my surf business, traveling, and becoming a new mother, cooking has always been difficult to fit into my schedule. These incredibly tasty, easy, and fun recipes are now my daily go-to for preparing an impressive meal. Pamela makes cooking so much easier than I could ever imagine. My favorite is taking the cooker on the road camping, preparing a fabulous meal before a surf session, and impressing everyone's taste buds at sunset over a nice bottle of wine." --Mary Osborne, former pro surfer "I love this cookbook from thoughtful chef, Pam Ellgen. Not only is it brimming with tried and true, delicious recipes that she makes for her own family, but it is full of information I never knew I needed to know about my slow cooker! If knowledge is power, this book is a powerhouse of slow cooker information. I enjoyed learning important tips and tricks about my appliance, and I love how easy the recipes are. It's visually beautiful and easy to follow.

I'm excited to buy this book for my friend who recently admitted to me that she has no idea how to use a slow cooker. Pam Ellgen to the rescue!" --Natalie Jaeger "As a certified personal fitness trainer and nutrition coach, I'm always looking for healthy recipes to share with clients. Some are new to cooking, and what mom doesn't want a time-saving but nutritious meal on a busy weeknight? I've tried three of the recipes so far, and they were all delicious! The simple ingredient list and one-pot cooking are perfect for beginners and home chefs alike." --Mimi Wang Grant, certified personal fitness trainer and nutrition coach.