Denise~* wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> If you can't make rice in a pan of water on the stove, or without
>> using Minute Rice, perhaps you shouldn't be making rice.
>
>> I was responding to being people being called "snobbish"
>> for not wanting to use a rice cooker.
>
> Such doubletalk

I've been called worse So sue me because I cook rice in a pan on the
stove. Enjoy your rice cooker, seriously. I don't have the space or need
for one.

Jill

Denise~* wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> If you can't make rice in a pan of water on the stove, or without
>> using Minute Rice, perhaps you shouldn't be making rice.
>
>> I was responding to being people being called "snobbish"
>> for not wanting to use a rice cooker.
>
> Such doubletalk

I've been called worse So sue me because I cook rice in a pan on the
stove. Enjoy your rice cooker, seriously. I don't have the space or need
for one.

Jill

On Tue, 4 Jan 2005, jmcquown wrote:
> Perhaps you have all the storage space in the world, or all the counter
> space in the world. I don't. One less "gadget" or electrical cooking
> device works better for me. It's not snobbish nor am I a "jerk" for not
> wanting a rice cooker.

You're a "jerk" for proclaiming that they shoudn'd cook rice if they
can't" do it on the the stovetop. Jerk. I'll ask my ASG'g about that.

On Tue, 4 Jan 2005, jmcquown wrote:
> Perhaps you have all the storage space in the world, or all the counter
> space in the world. I don't. One less "gadget" or electrical cooking
> device works better for me. It's not snobbish nor am I a "jerk" for not
> wanting a rice cooker.

You're a "jerk" for proclaiming that they shoudn'd cook rice if they
can't" do it on the the stovetop. Jerk. I'll ask my ASG'g about that.

On Tue, 4 Jan 2005, jmcquown wrote:
> Perhaps you have all the storage space in the world, or all the counter
> space in the world. I don't. One less "gadget" or electrical cooking
> device works better for me. It's not snobbish nor am I a "jerk" for not
> wanting a rice cooker.

You're a "jerk" for proclaiming that they shoudn'd cook rice if they
can't" do it on the the stovetop. Jerk. I'll ask my ASG'g about that.

Michael L Kankiewicz wrote:
> On Tue, 4 Jan 2005, jmcquown wrote:
>> Perhaps you have all the storage space in the world, or all the
>> counter space in the world. I don't. One less "gadget" or
>> electrical cooking device works better for me. It's not snobbish
>> nor am I a "jerk" for not wanting a rice cooker.
>
> You're a "jerk" for proclaiming that they shoudn'd cook rice if they
> can't" do it on the the stovetop. Jerk. I'll ask my ASG'g about
> that.

Get over yourself. I never said someone shouldn't have a rice cooker; I
said I don't personally see the need for one. I also don't personally see
the need for a Kitchenaid Mixer - does that also make me a "jerk"?

Jill

> I've been called worse So sue me because I cook rice in a pan on the
> stove. Enjoy your rice cooker, seriously. I don't have the space or need
> for one.
>
> Jill

Actually, I never said there was anything wrong with cooking rice in a
pan and I never said everyone should purchase a rice cooker because I
enjoy my rice better that way. I also know I never imposed my personal
opinion to make myself 'holier than thou' because I use a rice cooker.

The issue I have and I also believe the other poster has, is your reply
of telling people they should not have such appliances because you do
not see their worthiness because rice can be cooked in a pan, and that
everybody should be as skilled as you in the kitchen.
Well Pththtth to you. Lemme let you in on something. You are not the
"end-all be-all" of what everybody should own in the world. Get over
YOURself and your tiny kitchen. Please, for the love of God don't buy
another appliance, you might sell your self out.

P.S. This is my last reply, because frankly this conversation is
idiotic. I already have a 2-1/2 year old I deal with all day in this
way, do I need it on an Adult newsgroup? Sheesh.

> I've been called worse So sue me because I cook rice in a pan on the
> stove. Enjoy your rice cooker, seriously. I don't have the space or need
> for one.
>
> Jill

Actually, I never said there was anything wrong with cooking rice in a
pan and I never said everyone should purchase a rice cooker because I
enjoy my rice better that way. I also know I never imposed my personal
opinion to make myself 'holier than thou' because I use a rice cooker.

The issue I have and I also believe the other poster has, is your reply
of telling people they should not have such appliances because you do
not see their worthiness because rice can be cooked in a pan, and that
everybody should be as skilled as you in the kitchen.
Well Pththtth to you. Lemme let you in on something. You are not the
"end-all be-all" of what everybody should own in the world. Get over
YOURself and your tiny kitchen. Please, for the love of God don't buy
another appliance, you might sell your self out.

P.S. This is my last reply, because frankly this conversation is
idiotic. I already have a 2-1/2 year old I deal with all day in this
way, do I need it on an Adult newsgroup? Sheesh.

"jmcquown" > wrote in
:

> Doug Freyburger wrote:
> >> If you can't make rice in a pan of water on the stove, or without
> >> using Minute Rice, perhaps you shouldn't be making rice.
> >
> > If you can't cook on an open fire, perhaps you shouldn't be
> > cooking. What does "stove" mean, civilized man? ;^)
> >
>
> I can cook on an open fire, thanks very much. Being without
> electricity and gas does that to you
>
> > If you've ever burned rice on a stove becuase you're too busy
> > doing other stuff, a rice cooker is th egadget for you.
>
> It's called a timer One that doesn't run on electricity.
>
> And I love brown rice. Also wild rice, which isn't rice at all. OB
> Food:
>
> White/Wild Rice
>
> 1/4 c. uncooked wild rice
> 3/4 c. uncooked long grain white rice
> 3 Tbs. butter or margarine
> 1 Tbs. dried parsley
> 1/2 tsp. bottled Kitchen Bouquet sauce
> 1/4 tsp. dried basil
> 1/4 c. diced celery
> 1 small onion, minced
> 2-1/2 -3 c. chicken broth
> 1/2 tsp. salt
> 1/4 tsp. pepper
> 1/4 tsp. rubbed sage
> 4 oz. sliced button mushrooms
>
> Preheat oven to 350F. In a saucepan, melt the butter and cook and
> stir the wild rice, celery and onion until the vegetables are
> tender. Pour into ungreased casserole dish. Heat broth to boiling.
> Pour over mixture in casserole and stir in the parsley, Kitchen
> Bouquet, salt, pepper, sage and mushrooms. Cover tightly and bake
> 45 minutes. Stir in while rice. Cover and bake until all liquid is
> absorbed, about 40 minutes longer. Stir well before serving.
>
> Jill
>
>
>

A HA! I caught you...this has mushrooms in it...

I've eaten a similar dish in which the wild rice was par boiled first,
because it takes longer to cook than regular rice. That recipe had pecans
in it as well. The pecans were a nice touch.

--
Starchless in Manitoba.
Type 2 Diabetic 1AC 5.6mmol or 101mg/dl

"jmcquown" > wrote in
:

> Doug Freyburger wrote:
> >> If you can't make rice in a pan of water on the stove, or without
> >> using Minute Rice, perhaps you shouldn't be making rice.
> >
> > If you can't cook on an open fire, perhaps you shouldn't be
> > cooking. What does "stove" mean, civilized man? ;^)
> >
>
> I can cook on an open fire, thanks very much. Being without
> electricity and gas does that to you
>
> > If you've ever burned rice on a stove becuase you're too busy
> > doing other stuff, a rice cooker is th egadget for you.
>
> It's called a timer One that doesn't run on electricity.
>
> And I love brown rice. Also wild rice, which isn't rice at all. OB
> Food:
>
> White/Wild Rice
>
> 1/4 c. uncooked wild rice
> 3/4 c. uncooked long grain white rice
> 3 Tbs. butter or margarine
> 1 Tbs. dried parsley
> 1/2 tsp. bottled Kitchen Bouquet sauce
> 1/4 tsp. dried basil
> 1/4 c. diced celery
> 1 small onion, minced
> 2-1/2 -3 c. chicken broth
> 1/2 tsp. salt
> 1/4 tsp. pepper
> 1/4 tsp. rubbed sage
> 4 oz. sliced button mushrooms
>
> Preheat oven to 350F. In a saucepan, melt the butter and cook and
> stir the wild rice, celery and onion until the vegetables are
> tender. Pour into ungreased casserole dish. Heat broth to boiling.
> Pour over mixture in casserole and stir in the parsley, Kitchen
> Bouquet, salt, pepper, sage and mushrooms. Cover tightly and bake
> 45 minutes. Stir in while rice. Cover and bake until all liquid is
> absorbed, about 40 minutes longer. Stir well before serving.
>
> Jill
>
>
>

A HA! I caught you...this has mushrooms in it...

I've eaten a similar dish in which the wild rice was par boiled first,
because it takes longer to cook than regular rice. That recipe had pecans
in it as well. The pecans were a nice touch.

--
Starchless in Manitoba.
Type 2 Diabetic 1AC 5.6mmol or 101mg/dl

On Tue, 04 Jan 2005 03:01:35 -0600, jmcquown wrote:

> Denise~* wrote:
>>>> 1 cup rice to 1-1/2 cups water.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> 2. How do I know when to switch it from "Rice Cook" to "Keep
>>>>> Warm?"
>>>
>>> Will
>>>
>>>>> I ruin the rice if I open it to check for doneness too early?
>>>>
>>>> It will automatically switch to "warm" when it is done. DO NOT
>>>> raise the
>>>
>>> lid
>>>
>>>> before then.
>>>>
>>>> Jim
>>>>
>>>
>>> I vote for Jim, this is the correct information.
>>>
>>> Elly
>>>
>>
>> I'll chime in a mee too.
>>
>> It is exactly how the ratio is for mine too.
>> I'll also add that for 2 cups of rice it's 2 & 3/4 cups of water.
>> I can't remember the brand of mine, but I bought it at Target YEARS
>> ago.
>>
>> For those who are snobby about rice cookers, then Phththt to you.
>> I love cooking rice now & hated to before. I always ended up burning
>> it, under cooking it or overcooking it. I now just dump it all in,
>> plug it in & flip a switch. Voila.
>
> It's not "snobby" to know how to properly regulate the temperature on your
> stove so as to simmer rice and not be tempted to remove the lid from the pan
> and stir it. I'm glad you like your rice cooker; I just don't have a need
> for one.
>

No, but it IS snobby to put on airs because you cook rice in a pot.

GregoryD
-- Death to you inferior toaster users! REAL gourmets toast their bread
over an open flame fueled with camel dung and sparked with lightning!

On Tue, 4 Jan 2005, jmcquown wrote:
>
> It's not "snobby" to know how to properly regulate the temperature on your
> stove so as to simmer rice and not be tempted to remove the lid from the pan

But it *is* snobby to tell others they should not cook rice if they don't
do it the way you do, which is *exactly* what you said. And FWIW, I also
make great *baked* rice.

I'm out of this conversation, because there's no getting through to you.

MK

On Tue, 4 Jan 2005, jmcquown wrote:
>
> It's not "snobby" to know how to properly regulate the temperature on your
> stove so as to simmer rice and not be tempted to remove the lid from the pan

But it *is* snobby to tell others they should not cook rice if they don't
do it the way you do, which is *exactly* what you said. And FWIW, I also
make great *baked* rice.

I'm out of this conversation, because there's no getting through to you.

MK

Michael L Kankiewicz wrote:
> On Mon, 3 Jan 2005, jmcquown wrote:
>
>>I have to agree. I never saw anyone in SE Asia use a rice cooker. If you
>>can't make rice in a pan of water on the stove, or without using Minute
>>Rice, perhaps you shouldn't be making rice.
>
>
> This kind of pompous arrogance is why I seldom post here.
>
> FWIW, I make *great* rice on the stovetop. I bought the rice cooker
> because I was curious and thought it would be fun. And because, now *pay
> attention*, ALL THE STUDENTS FROM ASIA at my university use one. In fact,
> I bought mine from an Asian student who is returning home. They had
> *two.*
>
> And I'm glad I did. I tried it last night for the first time and it was
> simplicity and *perfection*, especially that it automatically keeps the
> rice warm and moist long after it is done.
>
> You've got a lot of nerve telling other people what they should and
> shouldn't cook because you think your way is the only way.
>
> Jerk.
>
> MK
>

If you're just figuring out that Jill has a lot of nerve, you haven't
been here very long.

And I mean no offense to you or Jill by that.

Best regards,
Bob <-- also has no use for a rice cooker

On Wed, 5 Jan 2005, zxcvbob wrote:

> Michael L Kankiewicz wrote:
> >
> > You've got a lot of nerve telling other people what they should and
> > shouldn't cook because you think your way is the only way.
>
> If you're just figuring out that Jill has a lot of nerve, you haven't
> been here very long.

Been here since the mid 80's. Seen my share of cyber food fights. Took a
long hiatus.

MK

zxcvbob wrote:
> Michael L Kankiewicz wrote:
>> On Mon, 3 Jan 2005, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>> I have to agree. I never saw anyone in SE Asia use a rice cooker.
>>> If you can't make rice in a pan of water on the stove, or without
>>> using Minute Rice, perhaps you shouldn't be making rice.
>>
>>
>> This kind of pompous arrogance is why I seldom post here.
>>
>> FWIW, I make *great* rice on the stovetop. I bought the rice cooker
>> because I was curious and thought it would be fun. And because, now
>> *pay attention*, ALL THE STUDENTS FROM ASIA at my university use
>> one. In fact, I bought mine from an Asian student who is returning
>> home. They had *two.*
>>
>> And I'm glad I did. I tried it last night for the first time and it
>> was simplicity and *perfection*, especially that it automatically
>> keeps the rice warm and moist long after it is done.
>>
>> You've got a lot of nerve telling other people what they should and
>> shouldn't cook because you think your way is the only way.
>>
>> Jerk.
>>
>> MK
>>
>
> If you're just figuring out that Jill has a lot of nerve, you haven't
> been here very long.
>
> And I mean no offense to you or Jill by that.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob <-- also has no use for a rice cooker

I'll take that as a compliment, Bob @-->-->---
Dad didn't raise a wimp. I express my opinions but I also do have room for
others. And I still don't need a rice cooker

Jill