No not these days pastfreak ! There is just the two of us and a son who wanders in and out from time to time ...but it's a great timesaver .I can make a pot full of soup or stew and freeze the leftovers for later or do a large joint or chicken .Which does us several meals .
As theonlyone says once you have had meat done in a slow cooker you would never roast it in the oven again ..Brisket comes out like fillet steak ...tender and juicy .Lamb is also mouthwatering and chicken will fall off the bones and be juicy .
We've had one now for over thirty years .Would not be without it especially in the winter . If you do buy one invest in this excellent book as well
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/product.aspx/!10667
Happy slow cooking !