Chris Marksberry wrote:

> Now we're in the market for a surround sound system for the HDTV... very
> confusing! Any recommendations?

Sorry, I am no help. For my birthday, my oldest son hooked up our
surround sound. Too many buttons, gadgets and gizmos for me. He showed
me which button to push to turn it on/off. I put a smiley face sticker
on the button, so I would remember which button to push (am I getting
old or what!). He is a petroleum engineer, I wonder where he learned
this stuff. LOL

Becca

Ob Food:

Spanish Rice

2 1/2 cups water
salt and pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced small
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Bring the water to a boil, covered, in a small saucepan. Add 1
teaspoon salt and season with pepper to taste; cover to keep hot.

Meanwhile, combine the onion, jalapeño, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a
large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring
occasionally, until the onion is softened, 8 to 10 minutes.

Increase the heat to medium and add the tomato paste and garlic. Cook
until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the rice, and stir to coat the
grains with oil. Cook until the edges of the grains begin to turn
translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the hot seasoned water and bring
to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the water
is absorbed, 16 to 18 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat and add the cilantro and tomato — do not
mix in. Cover the pot and let stand for 10 minutes, then add the lime
juice and fluff the rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper to
taste.