Rice Guide

Ever wonder how to cook rice perfectly? I know I do. Well, here's the answer from the kind people at About.com.

1. For every cup of rice, add 1 1/2 cups water.
2. Bring the rice to boil, uncovered, at medium heat.
3. When boiling, turn the heat down to medium low.
4. Place the lid on the pot, keeping it tilted to allow steam to escape.
5. When you can see holes or "craters" in the rice, put the lid on tight.
6. Turn the heat to low.
7. Simmer for another 15 minutes.
8. Fluff up rice and serve.

Now I can stop sucking at making rice! Woo!

In the Spirit of Guinness...

Here's the facts behind two arguments I've had in the last week:

Youngest mother (at the Kelly's house over Chicken Pot Pie)? A 5-year-old Peruvian girl. Snopes says it's true, and I believe them. Ew.

Does cold water boil faster (with Cassie in our kitchen)? Nope, but they do take approximately the same time. An article on it (here).