Chicago, IL (WFN) -- Crock-Pots aren't the most sexy home appliance, but they do inspire a slow-burning passion in some cooks.

And now, those with a jones for slow cookers are being asked to concoct Crock-Pot poetry for a contest sponsored by Betty Crocker Kitchens.

Entrants into the so-called "Ode to Slow Cooking" contest must pen a 500-word poem dedicated to the device used by harried housewives to cook chili and pot roast.

While Crock-Pots seem like a relic from the 1970s, a poll by Betty Crocker shows their use is on the rise in recent years -- 82 percent of moms admit to owning one.

The contest is meant to capitalize on the revival of the old school appliance, but the grand prize is decidedly modern: A full day of pampering at a spa.

Of course, the winner also gets a new slow cooker.

You can enter the contest from now until Feb. 18 at BettyCrocker.com.

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