Uncle Bens!

I know this is a stretch but I believe diet is an integral part of training too....

Having said that, has anyone else been using Uncle Ben's rice in a pouch?

Two servings of brown rice per bag, ninety seconds and you are done. I am having a bag with my chicken breast right now.

If anyone eats brown rice, this stuff is so easy anyone who utilizes brown rice should take notice!

Deb,

I use uncle Benny's except I take the long route. Like cooking a good grit, any southern takes pride in his grit cooking (remember that movie!).

Funny thing is, Im at work right now, and Im eating my brown rice, with some pea's and carrots. Little red gravy.

If you have a Costco by you or Sams club, much cheaper to buy the big bag and zip lock it up and cook from there.

Yeah.

I am a northerner that could give a shit about cooking traditions

Plus, 90 seconds for two cups of perfectly cooked rice is worth the couple bucks it costs.

You are right, it is much cheaper to go the other route.

Oddly enough, do you have a rice cooker? I bought a cheap one, and the maxim holds true, I got what I paid for.

If you have any suggestions, or anyone does for that matter on a good model for a rice cooker I would be happy to hear it!

Yeah.

I am a northerner that could give a shit about cooking traditions

Plus, 90 seconds for two cups of perfectly cooked rice is worth the couple bucks it costs.

You are right, it is much cheaper to go the other route.

Oddly enough, do you have a rice cooker? I bought a cheap one, and the maxim holds true, I got what I paid for.

If you have any suggestions, or anyone does for that matter on a good model for a rice cooker I would be happy to hear it!

thought about getting one, but you hit the nail on the head. Get what you pay for, so I just use the stove top. Besides, I have not found a place that you can buy bens in bulk. Costco sells other rice (white and wild) in 5 lb bags, same at the grocery store, but yet to see a large bag of what I want.

If I do, then I may consider rice cooker.

http://www.bulkfoods.com/grain.asp

They sell 25 lb bags of brown rice for 1.46/lb (25 lb sack), or 5 lb bags for 1.83/lb (5 lb sack).

If you have to have the Ben's, try this link:

http://www.buythecase.net/brand/Uncl...FQv7agodb2D_Dw

They sell by the case (12 packages), but the prices are FAR higher ... at 29.88 for 12 x 8 oz packs, you are paying 4.98 / lb ... if the convenience means that much to you, knock yourselves out, but I am a cheap bastard!

Whole foods has brown rice for about $1.50/lb or less with no shipping charge. That's the cheapest way.

any brown is good for me

thanks for the info- good find

Well, my plan for the new year is to get a rice cooker...cook a big batch at a time...and then warm it up.

Anyone every try this approach? And if so, how did the rice taste?

Yes, tastes fine. I cook three days of food, estimating how much in the way of protein, fats, and carbs I will need, then portion it out in individual containers, then I have a meal in five minutes. Works pretty well. Sometimes day or two old food tastes better, especially when spices or beef, pork and lamb are used. The meat will be more tender, and the flavors will blend better.