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[@Lisa.Childs]

Forty. Yes, I know now. And I even won the spelling bee in 6th grade so I am extremely embarrassed 🤦🏻‍♀️ - Lisa

[@lisamr40]

I was sitting here trying to figure out if it was spelled wrong or not. After 50 you get brain farts! Lol it just shows that you are human and just like the rest of us! Love your videos. I just got an Instant Pot for Christmas and I LOVE it!! You have helped me through the learning phase! Thank you!!

[@crystaldobias2629]

You are far most the most helpful that I have found here since I have purchased my instant pot!!!! Tks a million!

[@Lisa.Childs]

I'm so glad! yay! Thanks!

[@izzy9132]

Lisa you are Instant Pots greatest spokesperson EVER besides being a great natural chef. Your tips and ideas on many subjects are quite literally changing this old dogs mindset. Julia Child would have absolutely loved cooking with you!

[@Lisa.Childs]

SO sweet, thank you so much, Izzy!!!!

[@s0r3ll3r7]

I might have issues but it REALLY annoys me when people call it instapot. I'm glad I'm not alone on this 😅

[@edenhalliwell74]

Lisa, you are so cute. I love your videos and website. When I'm looking for info on how to cook something in the "instapot" (Haha. I hate that too), I always see what you have to say about. You have given some of the best info that I have found. Thank you for your time.

[@rosalindjohnson5679]

Just received my Instant Pot TODAY!! I am so excited. Just checking out tips and recipes I want to try straight away!!

[@revdeci4086]

Lisa, you know some stuff! As a newcomer, I appreciate these tips videos! Can't wait to get going with my INSTANT Pot!

[@sherylmanz7232]

Thank u you answered my question I had. I didn't know if i had to add extra time, for the pressure build up . Now I know I need to thanks ....

[@bethmedina9200]

Just got my instant pot ultra mini from Amazon Prime Day! So glad I found your channel! I’m counting down right now to the perfect eggs! 🎊💕🍾

[@277kne]

I did not open my instapot for months. Got it at Kohls on sale and with coupon. I did make a few things. Going to try the oatmeal. You got me interested.

[@MichaelToub]

I always wondered what the L meant, thanks !

[@SincerelyLASMR]

Your videos are always so helpful 🌼

[@christinaa.8233]

What’s the problem with the Lux model? I’ve had it for months and I love it.

[@Lisa.Childs]

The lux doesn’t have three things I believe are important- the yogurt setting, the ability to set the lid on the base, and the low pressure setting. I find a lot of people end up wanting those things and buying a duo or above, so I believe it’s better to buy right the first time!

[@trustandobey5656]

Or, we can make the speed of the video slower, if we just want to enjoy the light which is you, for a bit longer. You are delightful. 😚😚😚

[@andrinetaraldset8344]

INSTANT POT PLUS 3-(9in1)-3,0L vs. INSTANT POT DUO 3-(7in1)-3,0L?? What would you recommend? I would mostly use it for veggies potatoes, broths 🥰 great work!! Really helpful!!

[@waterstreeter]

Just saw this video for the first time today! I love your videos and your cookbook for one! It's joined Jeffrey Eisner territory because I got yours spiral bound too! I have to take issue with you about your not liking the Lux! It was my first IP I bought back in the spring of 2018. It's proven to be my faithful work horse ever since! I did learn, however, when I got it that they had different models when I tried to do what I saw done in videos and of course that is putting the lid into the slots on the handles. I was surprised to see my pot's lid had no tabs and the handles had no slots! Not a huge deal. Also, I don't think I've ever found a recipe so far that calls for low pressure. Last but not least, I can't do dairy, so no yogurt button is no hardship for me! I've never eaten or made yogurt and while the Lux can do cheesecakes, I can't and again, never eaten or made any. It will work beautifully for me for many years to come! Having said the above, I still love and watch your videos! They're very very good!!! My absolute very best wishes to you and yours and I hope the adoption went well! Being adopted I appreciate people who do! They give babies and kids a better life than they would have had!

[@eddieramirez5161]

This was AWESOME!! Thank you ! :)

[@dianaespinoza9964]

I feel like it helps a lot when cooking in an instant pot because you don't have to be checking for water or to see if it's done. You put the time that it suggests and just "forget" about it.

[@ValentinEisendle]

thanks, great advice!

[@roxannegodsey1261]

Also curious about the Lux comment as I purchased a Lux from a friend as a 2nd pot...she had never opened the box! *whispers* and y'all spelled forty wrong....LOL Makes me nuts when people call it Insta, too!

[@Lisa.Childs]

The lux doesn’t have three things I believe are important- the yogurt setting, the ability to set the lid on the base, and the low pressure setting. I find a lot of people end up wanting those things and buying a duo or above, so I believe it’s better to buy right the first time! Also, I had no idea about fourty vs. forty. I won the spelling bee in 6th grade and cannot believe this 🤯. Thank you!

[@roxannegodsey1261]

YES!! the no lid holder drives me crazy!! And I am so used to my main pot I automatically try to put the lid there. I don't make the yogurt so never noticed that one. Glad there is nothing major 'wrong' with it though. I do like having a 2nd one!!

[@PixieSugar1991]

@@Lisa.Childs I don't really care about any of those. I don't plan on making my own yogurt.

[@Thejennmachine]

@@PixieSugar1991 me either 😂 I bought the lux without realizing there was a difference oh well

[@7267Angie]

My husband says Instypot. Drives me nuts.

[@stacey9003]

Maybe that's why he says it that way. Don't react. Besides, I think it's sort of cute.

[@childsplay5012]

Testing from my new channel!

[@KarenDriscoll-Scrapbyscrap]

Hi Lisa! I am new to the instant pot, and so far I made really good eggs, rice, chicken, and last night Beef Stew. I love it! But, I spend a hour before looking and trying to find different users to find out how long to cook something. It’s kinda a pain. How do I figure out how long to cook things? Thanks for all your videos! -Karen

[@Lisa.Childs]

Hi Karen! I learned by doing a lot of research at first. Looking at a lot of different recipes and seeing what usually cooks for how long, and then you can start gauging how things cook!

[@KarenDriscoll-Scrapbyscrap]

Tried, Tested, and True Instant Pot Cooking Thank you Lisa!

[@giseledavis4480]

Why do you say to not get the lux...need to know as I have the 8quart lux..

[@Lisa.Childs]

The lux doesn’t have three things I believe are important- the yogurt setting, the ability to set the lid on the base, and the low pressure setting. I find a lot of people end up wanting those things and buying a duo or above, so I believe it’s better to buy right the first time!

[@elizabethharper9208]

@@Lisa.Childs If only I had known. sigh. I so wish I had a yogurt setting.

[@catherinechipman4611]

I have the 6qt lux model and it is fine for my needs, don't know why you say not to get one

[@izzy9132]

Lisa I have a question for you. Do you think the OXO splatter screen will in any way damage/effect my instant pots operation when I saute foods. It's not a screen mesh like the old ones that never worked well but has holes throughout the sheet metal. I no longer am cooking in a large kitchen and really need to reduce my splattering.

[@raquelmartinez4075]

I bought a steam diverter because my husband is not happy that the steam was getting all over the cabinets. Unfortunately I don’t have an island in my kitchen, so the steam diverted seemed like the best choice but now I’m questioning if this is going to ruin my instant pot

[@Lisa.Childs]

I don't think it will ruin your Instant Pot! But I don't think it's any safer than without it. If you are doing it to divert steam from the cabinets, just be careful not to burn yourself!

[@raquelmartinez4075]

Tried, Tested, and True Instant Pot Cooking thank you 🥰

[@perroaves]

Thanks :-D I wasn't' sure about the pronunciation. {...but the box says Instant Pot, why do I hear some say instapot? }

[@jfernsten]

Recently got the IP 8 qt Duo Crisp, been avidly following you and Pressure Luck. You can make noodles Al Dente in the IP. Check out my comment on PressureLuck for Spicy Sausage Lemon Linguine for precise time...and it's off the chart with that altered time. Do everything else the same, except for the pressure cook time and instant release (always factor in Natural Release with pasta, that's the key). And eggs are stupid simple to peel via your advice!

[@evies1050]

I bought one on Prime Deal Day on Amazon! Lisa shows how to clean it a lot better than the company that made it! If it wasn't for KZbin mine would still be in the box! Thanks Lisa!

[@jillstarrett5285]

I got the Lux before I watched your videos. I also often watch longer videos on 1.5 speed.

[@tammycurry4843]

Instant Pot came out with the 8 qt both pressure cooker and air fryer, just the air fryer lid fits the 6 qt but I don't think it has all the functions as the new all in one. Are you going to do a review? I just ordered it, the biggest seller aside the air fryer and dehydrator is the baking function and I can't wait to try making sourdough bread in this unit. I think this Instant Pot could potentially replace all appliances, basically in my kitchen it has, I rarely use my toaster oven, stove top, stove oven or my stir fryer it was cumbersome to clean and the nonstick after 4 uses began to peel.

[@Lisa.Childs]

I do not have the air fryer lid made by Instant Pot, but I have one made by a competitor. I have a full section in this blog post that has all my thoughts but I do have a video I am planning to record in the next month or two with my full thoughts! triedtestedandtrue.com/which-instant-pot-to-buy/

[@tammycurry4843]

@@Lisa.Childs I also follow Pro Home Cooks, he just got his, the all in one pressure cooker and air fryer, he did a test run, fumbled through it since he is not familiar with Instant Pot, but it looked amazing and can't wait to give it a try myself. I figure since you are so knowledgeable, the guru of Instant Pots, you'd be a great person to learn from. I can imagine the Instant Pot air fryer lid alone that came out first it would not be as good as this newest version (probably worked out the bugs) that Instant Pot recently came out with.

[@chrishalle1982]

Why no instant pod lux????

[@mikegovette1297]

Your video was helpful, yes, but the subject I find NOTHING on is how to use the other 'smart buttons'! You tell of everything I can think of except that. You say that you use the 'manual' button 99% of the time! Why? Is there no advantage to using presets? I would LOVE for just one person to explain how they are to be used. For instance, are the 'smart buttons' ONLY for pressure cooking? Could I set the 'low' rice setting for long grain, the medium for arborio rice, and the high for brown rice? There must be a convenient feature of these buttons, or why would every instant pot have them? Again, searching, I find NO explanation on KZbin. If you could comment and/or explain why you do not use these ubiquitous buttons, I would be eternally grateful. Thank you. (BTW, I love your channel....subscribed.)

[@annieyeo7689]

You mentioned not to get a Lux model, how about a Duo Evo plus 6 quart model? I am thinking of getting one, however am not sure if this is good. Kindly do advise , thanks.

[@Lisa.Childs]

That is a great model!!

[@annieyeo7689]

Thanks Lisa! Would you be showing an introduction demo on Duo Evo plus anytime soon?

[@sweta2u]

Evo duo plus is the best n latest model, I got it n love it

[@marinalida]

Just wanted to share : Went to a store today and asked where I could find an INSTANT POT. A cleark looked at me funny and started asking like 10 times what exactly I was talking about, (English is my second language so I'm used to it) so after a long conversation he exclaims "Oh! INSTAPOT ! Sorry, I had no clue what you were talking about" Dah! 🙄

[@lauraklenke]

I don't mean to be the grammar police. But the use of "fourty" was a bit distracting. Love your videos. I've been watching recently and have learned quite a bit! The lid holding trick is amazing! Thanks!

[@Lisa.Childs]

I totally agree- I'm sorry!

[@lauraklenke]

@@Lisa.Childs No worries. You take such care in your production quality, I hate to see a misspelling distract from your awesome videos.

[@christines1924]

I loved the last tip lol....cuz I won't even call it that. ..it's a PRESSURE COOKER and just because you younguns gave it a cutesy name so it will sell...just sayin'. 🤣🤣🤣 No, really...these machines are great and the pressure cookers from when I was a kid were SCAAARRRRRYYYYY. It took me about 3X using the pot before I wasn't scared anymore....AND YOUR RECIPES! thank you for all the clear and concise videos and interesting recipes I just got my carrier this weekend....gonna try some cheesecake (even though it's not my fave sweet 🤣)

[@samp1715]

Why not put a rag over it while you release the steam?

[@katereid8992]

It voids the warranty and it can be dangerous

[@secretsquirrel7300]

I tried to watch your "which instant pot to buy". You might want to get rid of that link since it's not available any longer.

[@scottherrick7531]

You are a doll. Someone is very lucky

[@BeckyMillerBachanpreet]

These are great. But does it bother anyone else that the forties are misspelled lol forty-five etc

[@Lisa.Childs]

It totally bothers me- I am so embarrassed by it!!

[@dudehere1981]

Wow this girl is super perky! 😂👌

[@MusicByLaurie61]

40 is spelled "Forty" not fourty. If someone else already mentioned this, my apologies. :-)

[@Lisa.Childs]

Yup, I'm totally embarrassed by it lol. I'm sorry!

[@MusicByLaurie61]

It's ok LOL! Idk if it was even that noticeable :-)

[@ron2823]

The very first "tip" about clicking on an ellipsis (...) in upper right or left corner to adjust playback speed is totally bogus. There is no ellipsis there.

[@RichardGetzPhotography]

its an Instant Pot, who is actually scared of this? And why would they buy it if so?

[@ron2823]

No reason was given on why NOT to buy an instant pot Lux. Thumbs down for that tip.