Okay guys, I said I would dedicate an entire post to this fabulous kitchen appliance so here it goes…lots of words blah blah, sorry!  My mom used to use an old school stove top pressure cooker and I never paid much attention to it. All I knew, as a kid, was that it was dangerous and she was very careful when and how she would use it.  Well, those days are gonzo! My mom introduced me to this electric version with all the bells and whistles and I was sold. It has some pretty awesome user friendly features to make your life (in the kitchen) easy and quick. I know I sound like an informercial, but let it be known that everything I share on this site, I believe to be amaZAzing!  A true pearl! So what’s so amazing about a pressure cooker to begin with? Let’s start with cooking with the high pressure reduces cooking time by up to 70% and that low pressure avoids overcooking delicate food just as quickly. This cooker can cook with high and low pressure. Here’s a breakdown of the features as taken from Amazon.com.

• Functions as a Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Saute/Browning, Yogurt Maker, Steamer and Warmer
• Large, easy to use control panel with 14 Micro-Processor controlled programs, Dual pressure, Automatic keep-warm and 3 temperatures for saute and slow cook
• UL and ULC certified with 10 proven safety mechanisms; Highly energy efficient and kitchen friendly
• Include 3-ply bottom stainless steel cooking pot, stainless steel steam rack with handle & manual and recipes in English, Spanish, Chinese and French
• Note: indeed it is recommended filling liquid no higher than the MAX line on the inner pot, but for dry food, such as a chicken, pot roast, or steaming vegetables, the inner pot can be filled with food over the MAX line. The inner pot capacity is rated 6Qt for the full size. Outer Rim is not made of stainless steel and coated with a thick heat-resistant paint.
• 14 Micro-Processor controlled programs: Soup, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Sauté, Steam, Rice, Porridge, Multigrain, Slow Cook, Keep-Warm, Yogurt, Pasteurize and Fermented Rice (Jiu Niang)
• 3-ply bottom Food Grade 304 (18/8) stainless steel cooking pot for durability
• Finger-print resistant brushed stainless steel exterior