I had a Proter-Silex cool wall for about 8 years.(saved it from my first marriage, figure it cost me about 3 times the original cost in lawyer fees arguing over it, but I digress, sorry just venting). It has served me well(trust me after the settlement that's about all I can afford is rice, sorry there I go again).It does work well for rice and other veggies. Plus my present wife likes it.(not that she would know even how to turn it on, oops) One other caution on the 'Hunan Hand' subject. Brush teeth before engaging in oral sex after eating peppers... my wife is not a chili-head... Tim Percy Ridgetown, Ont Subject: [CH] Slightly OT: Recommendations for rice cooker? This is slightly off topic, but I was wondering if anyone on the list has experience with rice cookers and can make any recommendations (brand name, features, etc.) Dan Cole Roanoke, VA