The first 12 seconds of the TV commercial make the Stone Wave look like an amazing kitchen must-have. "Do you love fluffy cheese omelets? Scrumptious baked apple desserts? Savory french onion soup?

Slow cookers are a lifesaver for busy families, when you need to make a big batch of mashed potatoes for a crowd, and when you are just feeling too lazy to use your stove or oven (it's still "cooking" ...