Rice Cooker Blog

Roland asked:


Hello, I came to Japan some months back and this is actually my very first Winter in my whole life. I live in the tropical archipelago of the Philippines.

Anyway, I just want to ask what I could cook for Christmas. Nothing super fancy or anything authentic Japanese, because I only have a small budget, one small pan, and lots of friends.

A friend suggested we cook spaghetti in the rice cooker while I prepare two sauces: white cheesy tuna sauce and a red meaty tomato sauce. Then we could probably buy those fried chicken fillets at the convenience store, and a cake or two.

I think this is a wonderful idea, if only we hadn’t done it before… on my birthday. I really don’t like repeat performances, because there’s always the risk of comparison.

So umm… anyone help? No authentic Jap food nor expensive/complex dishes please. Just plain friendly and fun cooking!

Tee L asked:


okay here is the solution to fixin ALL mp3 problems that have been dropped in water.
im only postin this once so please repost this as many time as you can in mp3 problems.
about a day ago
i LITTERALLY droped my mp3 in a bucket of water.
and it was workin but i turned it off imidiatly(sorry for my bad grammer) and but it would turn back on
i was totally freaked out
i IMIDiATLLY called my freind and ask him what to do cause hes pretty smart.
he told me to put it in a bucket of RICE the HARD RICE thats not in the RICE COOKER
cause the rice will drain the water in the mp3
i didnt ask questions i just listend.
i left it in there for a DAY so i recommand you leave it in there for a day or 2

anyways today i went and got it and turn it on and BAM it works now!
i was totally happy
and thanked him a thousand times.
thats how i solved my mp3 problems =D
PLEASE AFTER YOU READ THIS REPOST IT TO ANY1 THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
=]

Ladybug asked:


Breakfast: canned milk, small boxed cereal….
Lunch: cold cut Sandwiches with small bag chips and water/juices….
Dinner: Hambergers/hotdogs/Steaks ( beefs thin) and a rice cooker….

should i add anything or subtract anything… how about trail mix?
oh yeah fish if we can catch anything….
very true~! Smores it is lol….
i found this on another web page.. what do you think?

Breakfast:

Oatmeal
Cereal
dried fruits
tea bags
coffee bags
tang
Lunch:

Ramen Noodles
tuna
canned chicken
pasta salad
cans of soup
peanut butter and jelly (you can buy tubes and fill them with these for convenience)
Dinner:

minute rice
ground beef
hot dogs
pita bread

Snacks:

dried fruits
chex mix
peanuts
marshmellows

itsderekforreal asked:


Okay, I rented a furnished apartment in Tokyo, and its going great, except I am still not certain how to use a couple of the appliances, like the washing machine. Oh and I can get the AC to turn on but am not sure what to press on the remote control because it always turns itself off after awhile, but never comes back on. I took a picture of everything, if anyone could help translate, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Remote picture - http://www.shibuyadaze.com/images/remote.jpg
(if anyone can tell me what the buttons do)
Rice cooker pic - http://www.shibuyadaze.com/images/ricecooker.jpg
Washing machine pic - http://www.shibuyadaze.com/images/washer.jpg

krissy_babes88 asked:


Hey Guys, Me and my Man are moving out of his mother’s house in the next 6 months*fingers crossed*, she’s driving us nuts and we just need our space.

So, I’m trying to make a list of everything we need, I’m really good with coupons, so food, hygeine items, and stuff i get like 1/8 of the price, but I’m thinking material wise what else will I need? Any Idea’s?

We have :
Desk
Bed
Nightstand
2 Dressers
Lamp
Tv
X-Box
Futon
Pillows
Blankets
Towels
George Forman
Omelette Maker
Coffee Maker
Shower Curtain

We Need:
Coffee Table
Tv Stand(using dresser for now)
Couch(using futon for now)
Pots and Pans
Dinnerware
Cutlery
Toaster
Blender
Can Opener
Dining Table/Chairs
Rice Cooker(man loves his rice lol)
Vacuum
Cleaning Supplies

—
Is there anything I’m missing?
Anything you guys cant live without, that I might need?
Thanks Guys!!
ok sorry, i forgot that i’m a bit of a controlled person when it comes to planning things and im great with coupons, so as for toothpaste, i have like 12 tubes,deoderant, toilet paper, shavers and cream, shampoo(8 bottles) soap.. food will need to be a shopping trip for the future, i cant hide all that from his mom just yet, since she has no clue were moving out..

i have a laptop and desk..
We have a lamp, as for excercise equiopt. the new place were looking at has its own weight room/gym, ironing board and iron, i never thought of! thats awesome, washer and dryer comes included.. were gonna stick with out cell phone for a while, we get a good deal on it.. i still feel like im missing alot though? were gonna hit yard sales and dollar stores for like dish towels, and stuff, but garage sells are gonna be good to find a table at and stuff so thanks for that idea!

Eric C asked:


from my household?
refrigerator - one older model, i know it is prob. the most energy costing in the house…
-TVs (LCD) - 42″ and one 27″ CRT
-Video game -play occasionally
-vacuum - vacuum every morning (i have a dog)
-stereo (with amplifier), i have both solid state and vacuum tube amps
-lights - still have some regular bulbs in the house, 40-60W
-washer- couple of times a week
-dryer- couple of times a week
-fans - not so much in the winter but daily in summer and long hours
-coffee maker (drip) - i use once everyday for one pot
-computer - 2-3 hours/day
-toaster- twice in the morning
-rice cooker - once a day
-microwave- several times a day

which ones you see could be the trouble maker?
Thanks!
dryer is gas but till use electricity to tumble tho
sorry chuck, no politician in this household…

Julie K asked:


I am using a rice cooker/steamer. The recipe says to steam the zucchini until its tender. I’m preparing it for my baby girl and I’ve never dealt with zucchini squash before, so I have no idea how much water to use or if it will take 20 minutes or two hours.
Also, how much water should I use and do I need to cut it up?
This is embarrassing. It never occurred to me to look in my rice cooker booklet.
It says 6 oz cut halve lengthwise and then into 3/4 inch slices and cooking with 1 1/2 cups water for 11 minutes.

cha yang asked:


Wrong answers we got:

1.Credit Card
2.Microwave Oven
3.Dress
4.Non stick pan
5.Air-cond
6.TV set
7.Electricity
8.Job
9.Iron
10.Satelite TV
11. Fridge
12. Insurance
13.Telephone
14.Fire Extinguisher
15.Dining Table
16.Flushable Toilets
17.Dishwasher
18.Housewives
19.Air-cond
20.Water Heater
21.Clean water
22.Pets
23.Vacum Cleaner
24.Children
25.House alarm
26.Computers x 2
27.Dictionary
28.Dishwasher
29.Car
30.Savings
31.House
32.Sofa
33.Automatic Rice Cooker
34.Karaoke Set
35.Toolbox
36.Washing Machine
37.Fire Extinguisher
38.Radio
39.Gate
40.Umbrella
41.Carpet
42.Sugar
43.Internet Access
44.Love
45.Maid
46.Toaster
47.Water Filter
48.Shoe Rack
49.Care
50.Sewing Machine
51.Happiness
52.House
53.Loving
54.Garden
55.Unity
56.Water Filter
57.Mailbox
58.Address
59.DVD PLAYER
60.Wall clock
61.Mobile phone
62.Family
63.Air freshner
64.Camera
65.Kitchen Cabinet
66.Lizard
67.Calendar
68.Mirror
69.Marriage
70.Bed
71.Electric Kettle
72.Electric Fan
73.Respect
74.Newspaper
75.Torchlight
help me!!