This is my stupidly expensive Zojirushi rice cooker. When my old 20 dollar one died I was ready to get another cheapie one. But, hubby insisted that we read reviews to find one that made good brown rice. On our old one I had to tweak the water level to get the brown rice cooked and then it was still either chewy or soggy. So, the reviews lead us to this model which was originally 250.00 dollars. With money from a rebate on diapers, free shipping and some coupon codes we were able to get it for 180 dollars. Yes, 180.00.
You may ask if it was worth it. Well, I don't know but I -do- know that it makes really good rice which is good because we like brown rice. (and I never have been good at making rice on a stovetop if you are wondering... yes, I know that is a more frugal option.)
I was searching our pantry for my normal boxes of Always Save corn bread mix and came up empty handed due to our pantry clean out. I was ready to forgo our cornbread and then (smacks head) realized that I could make my own. I used egg white powder and powdered milk to stretch our eggs and milk supply in the recipe. I hope it still tastes ok.
The beans and tomatoes I cooked up and put in the freezer.
So, all in all I think it's a fairly frugal meal.
3 comments:
First of all, dinner and the cornbread was awesome. 2nd of all, although it seems silly, the rice cooker gets used at least once a week, and it just works. Plain and simple, it's a nearly perfectly engineered device. The brown rice is _perfect_ after using it. You almost think it's white rice. My only regret will be if it breaks before 10 years of use. At that point, it will have cost about 35 cents per use if we use it once a week.
Which for perfect rice, is still a bit ludicrous. But, for being able to put the rice in at lunch, hit a button, and when you're ready for dinner, just opening the lid and having it ready? I think it's worth it.
BTW, here's the cooker on Amazon. 69 reviews, and over 4.5 stars.
http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NH-VBC18-10-Cup-Induction-Heating/dp/B000246GSY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-1210250-4251121?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1189652285&sr=8-1
YUMMMMMM!
I love black beans and brown rice with steamed veggies and soy sauce. I have no idea why the soy sauce makes it taste soooo good, and why it just has to be drizzled on at the table, but it's one of my favorite meals.
We also eat cornbread in magnitude. It's delicious and special to us. I may make some for breakfast tomorrow. :)
Thanks for your response on my 100 things post, it's nice to know I'm not alone. :)
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