Guest guest Posted April 23, 2007 Report Posted April 23, 2007 well I made the plunge and bought a Black and Decker Steamer. I had a certificate so I only paid $4 for it. I made brown rice in it last night and this morning I made Bulger with cinnamon and sugar for breakfast. It is great the only thing I don't like is the ticking it drives me crazy so I just put on the TV or radio but I can already tell this is something that won't go in the junk closet. I am thrilled. Steph Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? Check outnew cars at Autos. Quote
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2007 Report Posted April 23, 2007 Yes, they are great. And vegetables are delicious out of it. Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! - Steph vegetarian group Monday, April 23, 2007 7:13 AM veggie steamer well I made the plunge and bought a Black and Decker Steamer. I had a certificate so I only paid $4 for it. I made brown rice in it last night and this morning I made Bulger with cinnamon and sugar for breakfast. It is great the only thing I don't like is the ticking it drives me crazy so I just put on the TV or radio but I can already tell this is something that won't go in the junk closet. I am thrilled. Steph Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? Check outnew cars at Autos. Quote
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2007 Report Posted April 26, 2007 << well I made the plunge and bought a Black and Decker Steamer. >> I also like that it shuts itself off. Sometimes I start it up to cook brown rice and then go to the store for the rest of the ingredients for dinner. I don't have to worry about it. I also use it outside in the summer. I don't have a good air conditioner and never like to add heat or humidity to the inside of the house. -- Kat_Doyle (@earthlink.net) Quote
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2007 Report Posted April 26, 2007 I have never had luck making rice – burned on the bottom – too sticky – too dry – a big mess on the range --until I bought a Black and Decker Steamer @ Walmart for $19.99. It was money well spent and I celebrated after the first batch of rice – It Was Perfect!! The first Perfect rice I have made. It was brown rice and I used a 2 c water : 1 c rice ratio. I made a batch more recently using a ratio of 2 ½ c water to 1 c rice and it boiled over – however, still perfect. Even that wasn’t as difficult to clean as when it boils over on the stove. I love that it turns itself off and I don’t have to worry with it. Haven’t tried white rice yet. Pat _____ On Behalf Of Katherine Doyle Thursday, April 26, 2007 2:03 AM Y Re: veggie steamer << well I made the plunge and bought a Black and Decker Steamer. >> _,_._,___ Quote
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2007 Report Posted April 26, 2007 Okay, is it called a rice steamer or a veggie steamer or what? That's the price range I'm looking at - plus, there's just me half the time so I don't need anything too big. And, did you buy it in the store or order it online? I've made up my mind to get one - I'm getting way too forgetful! On Behalf Of Pat Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:25 AM RE: veggie steamer I have never had luck making rice – burned on the bottom – too sticky – too dry – a big mess on the range --until I bought a Black and Decker Steamer @ Walmart for $19.99. It was money well spent and I celebrated after the first batch of rice – It Was Perfect!! The first Perfect rice I have made. It was brown rice and I used a 2 c water : 1 c rice ratio. I made a batch more recently using a ratio of 2 ½ c water to 1 c rice and it boiled over – however, still perfect. Even that wasn’t as difficult to clean as when it boils over on the stove. I love that it turns itself off and I don’t have to worry with it. Haven’t tried white rice yet. Pat _____ Quote
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2007 Report Posted April 26, 2007 << Okay, is it called a rice steamer or a veggie steamer or what? >> I use the bigger B & D steamer. When I cook rice I cook at least 2 cups dry rice and freeze leftovers. Less energy usage this way. And I also usually toss a couple tablespoons of wild rice into the measuring cup, and add a bouillon cube to the rice basket before turning it on. Yum. The steamer is also nice for steaming veg hot dogs. -- Kat_Doyle (@earthlink.net) Quote
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2007 Report Posted April 26, 2007 Thanks! I'll have to look for it... right after I get my granddaughter's Disney Princess toddler bed set. I've got the bed, found the mattress (which I still have to get) and she was sitting on my lap looking at the different ones. When I closed the picture of the Disney Princess set, she turned around and smacked me! Guess that's her way of saying " Nana THAT'S the one I want!! " She's here 4 nights a week until 11:00 to after midnight so she's got to have her own bed. Funny girl! On Behalf Of Katherine Doyle Thursday, April 26, 2007 11:45 AM Y Re: veggie steamer << Okay, is it called a rice steamer or a veggie steamer or what? >> I use the bigger B & D steamer. When I cook rice I cook at least 2 cups dry rice and freeze leftovers. Less energy usage this way. And I also usually toss a couple tablespoons of wild rice into the measuring cup, and add a bouillon cube to the rice basket before turning it on. Yum. The steamer is also nice for steaming veg hot dogs. -- Kat_Doyle (@earthlink.net) Quote
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2007 Report Posted April 26, 2007 It is called a Rice Steamer Plus. I have no idea what the Plus part is about and now can't find the manual. I can probably get one online somewhere. I bought it in the store - they didn't have them after Christmas when I first decided I wanted one so I had to wait awhile. You can probably get it online too. It is not too big so doesn't take up too much space on the countertop or on a shelf. You shouldn't use it directly under the upper cabinets because of the steam it releases (that comes with some sputter from the cooking rice and makes a little mess). Two cups w/4 cups water is about all it will hold. _____ On Behalf Of Penny Thursday, April 26, 2007 9:29 AM RE: veggie steamer Okay, is it called a rice steamer or a veggie steamer or what? That's the price range I'm looking at - plus, there's just me half the time so I don't need anything too big. And, did you buy it in the store or order it online? I've made up my mind to get one - I'm getting way too forgetful! Quote
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2007 Report Posted April 26, 2007 My family got our rice cooker at walgreens for $8. It cooks the rice to perfection and has been worth the " investment " . LOL! But seriously none of us could live without it. We've had it for about five years and it's going strong. I still see them in the weekly ads quite regularly. Natasha Quote
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2007 Report Posted April 26, 2007 I bought one of these B & Ds 4-5 years ago and have used it 2-3 times a week ever since. It's great--even makes brown rice fluffy and edible. It's got an insert for herbs when steaming veggies, but I've never used that. In fact, don't steam veggies much anymore-- prefer saute with chili garlic sauce [Huy Fong Foods}. Satisfies your hunger and clears your sinuses at the same time. , Steph <mrswalp29 wrote: > > well I made the plunge and bought a Black and Decker Steamer. I had a certificate so I only paid $4 for it. I made brown rice in it last night and this morning I made Bulger with cinnamon and sugar for breakfast. It is great the only thing I don't like is the ticking it drives me crazy so I just put on the TV or radio but I can already tell this is something that won't go in the junk closet. I am thrilled. > Steph > > > > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? > Check outnew cars at Autos. > > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2007 Report Posted April 26, 2007 The plus part is more than likely, the vegetable steamer!! Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! - Pat Thursday, April 26, 2007 1:57 PM RE: veggie steamer It is called a Rice Steamer Plus. I have no idea what the Plus part is about and now can't find the manual. I can probably get one online somewhere. I bought it in the store - they didn't have them after Christmas when I first decided I wanted one so I had to wait awhile. You can probably get it online too. It is not too big so doesn't take up too much space on the countertop or on a shelf. You shouldn't use it directly under the upper cabinets because of the steam it releases (that comes with some sputter from the cooking rice and makes a little mess). Two cups w/4 cups water is about all it will hold. _____ On Behalf Of Penny Thursday, April 26, 2007 9:29 AM RE: veggie steamer Okay, is it called a rice steamer or a veggie steamer or what? That's the price range I'm looking at - plus, there's just me half the time so I don't need anything too big. And, did you buy it in the store or order it online? I've made up my mind to get one - I'm getting way too forgetful! Quote
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