I like the crockpot idea... For something other than steak.

I am looking at homes to buy and went to look at a house right around 6 pm and the owners left for an hour with the crockpot going. I almost wanted to buy the house because of the aromas that hit the moment I stepped through the door. It gave a very homey warm feeling just from the aroma, a great smell to come home to.

I have no idea what was in the crockpot, but it smelled like thanksgiving dinner.