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On 18/10/2014 11:06 PM, sf wrote:
> On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 23:06:44 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> Non sequiter: I never did figure out why arborio rice was so interesting.

>
> It's one of the types best used for risotto. Use it for regular
> boiled/steamed rice and it's no big deal. Save your money and buy
> medium or short grained rice.
>
>

I once was served a risotto made from long grain rice. I should have
complained but I was the guest. It was, supposedly, an Italian
restaurant!!!!
Graham