I learned how to prepare rice a few weeks back and frankly, it’s pretty easy when you see it being done by someone else.  I’ve seen my mom make it before and always thought it was easy but last time I was shown how to prepare rice, I paid attention.  By the way, I’m not talking about using a rice cooker, I’m talking about preparing it by boiling it in water.  It’s all about timing really.  In order to serve up excellent tasing rice, you have to know when it’s done cooking.   

So, on a mild December evening (last night), I was feeling hungry and decided it was a good time to make rice.  It turned out pretty well for a first time and I think I can blame the fact that it was a little soggy to the fact that I was watching a Leafs game while it was put on the stove.  I also couldn't find the strainer that mom uses to drain the remaining water out of the bowl so a bit of water was left over but in any case, I was able to eat it very comfortably.  At first, I thought I put in too much rice but it turns out that I put in just the right amount for two days worth.

Overall, even though some of the water boiled over and accumulated on the stove, it was a great experience! By the way, the Leafs lost...