Instructions for Novice Pressure Cooker Users Back to Workshop Menu   There's never been a better time to start learning how to make quick, nutritious meals with a pressure cooker. What was popular in the time of your grandmothers day is back with a bang. Gone are the days of the spitting, hissing pot, pressure cookers have a brand new image now and they're sleek, modern and safe. The new generation pressure cookers are widely available from a number of manufacturers and they offer many improvements and safety features that simply weren't around when your grandma hauled out her trusty pressure cooker. Today's cooks are busy with work, family and other activities and all that's in addition to the regular chores of housekeeping, laundry, shopping and trying to be a good mom or an attentive spouse. Add cooking to the mix and it's easy to see why families are eating more fast food meals than ever. We are paying for it too, not just with our hard earned money, but in the higher fat, salt and fillers that don't make good eating habits. We all want foods that combine freshness and real flavor with elegance and appeal, and we want is fast. We want hearty foods to satisfy our appetites and nutritious foods to keep our family healthy. We want to eat right, and watch our budget and not spend hours in the kitchen minding all the pots on the stove. Because we're so busy, we want to have it all cook at breakneck speed so its time to put on the Pressure Cooker! If you're a pressure cooking novice, or your just aren't comfortable using a pressure cooker then this section is designed for you. Even if you are an old hand at pressure cookery you'll find useful information and some new ideas and confidence to expand your experience.