Whether you’re taking leftovers to work for lunch or toting a fresh meal on an outing, food tastes a lot better when it’s stored and reheated well. But when all you have is a microwave in the office — or nothing available at all to heat up your meal — what could have been a great meal ends up looking (and tasting) a lot less delicious.
Crock-Pot has a solution to this problem that’s convenient, portable and, yes, delicious: its 20-Ounce Electric Lunch Box. It looks cute enough at first glance, but don’t be fooled by its unassuming exterior; this container offers spill-free storage as well as a built-in heating plate that gives you an evenly reheated meal whenever you need it. And now is a perfect time to get one, as Amazon is selling it for 33% off its list price.
Crock-Pot 20-Ounce Electric Lunch Box, $29.99 (33% off)
We always like appliances with smart and simple designs, and the Crock-Pot 20-Ounce Electric Lunch Box exemplifies just that. The outside container of the box is covered with a matte, rubberized coating that ensures it won’t get dinged up (or ding anything else up) if it gets jostled in transit. Inside is the heating surface and an inner container which is plenty big enough to hold a personal-sized lunch or soup.
To heat up your meal, just plug it into any outlet using the detachable cord (which wraps inside the base of the Lunch Box for easy storage). The rubberized exterior stays cool even when the box is heating up, so it’s safe for even young family members to use. And the twist-and-lock lids for both the outer and inner containers ensure that the box is leakproof, even if it ends up upside down!
We love using the Lunch Box for soups — just plug it in for a few hours and you’ll get piping-hot soup every time. Likewise, leftovers or complete meals, like a combination of meat, rice and vegetables, also taste warm and delicious after a few hours of heating. The even heat distribution results in a better, more satisfying dish than what you’d get with a few minutes in a microwave. We also appreciate that the Crock-Pot Lunch Box is as easy to clean as it is to use, as the inner container and the lids are all machine washable.
The expert reviewers at The Kitchn sum up the Crock-Pot 20-Ounce Electric Lunch Box as compact, stylish, practical and worth every penny, and Amazon users agree, calling it a “tiny but mighty” device. And at an even tinier price than usual, it more than deserves a place in your kitchen or office!
