I always struggled to make rice, as did my mother. Imagine my surprise when my girlfriend hauled out this pot of magic, filled it, and hit one button (it only HAD one) and absolutely perfect rice came out.
One year I was banging my head over a gift for my wife, when I remembered that our kettle was getting kind of old so I got an electric kettle, but still felt horrible because it was just an appliance. Let me tell you, that’s the most used appliance in the house. She’s a tea drinker, so it was perfect.
ZOJIRUSHI my beloved. Those things are like magic. You can try a regular cheap rice maker and it… Makes some rice. Zojirushi? Best rice you’ll ever have in your life. And it sings a cute little tune at you when it’s done.
Rice cookers: about as useful as a vermicelli winder. What’s wrong with a plain old saucepan?
Swann and Flanders had the right idea: https://youtu.be/9Ko4biCUc4M
I refused to buy my Filipino wife a rice cooker in 1987 as it was $90 ($244 in 2024) and I felt we could not afford it as newlyweds in the USA. She blackened a quarter inch of rice in the bottom of the saucepan later that day and I suddenly realized we could, in fact, afford a rice cooker.
37 thoughts on “Christmas Magic #10”
Chyra
Finally the rice cooker is here! Best gift ever as Bev has been told so
All-Purpose Guru
I always struggled to make rice, as did my mother. Imagine my surprise when my girlfriend hauled out this pot of magic, filled it, and hit one button (it only HAD one) and absolutely perfect rice came out.
She’s my wife now.
Kamino Neko
The lesson? Never doubt Dee.
MommaWolf
Agreed
Jacob
Those are some amazing rice cookers. I love mine.
Alex
One year I was banging my head over a gift for my wife, when I remembered that our kettle was getting kind of old so I got an electric kettle, but still felt horrible because it was just an appliance. Let me tell you, that’s the most used appliance in the house. She’s a tea drinker, so it was perfect.
Tar
ZOJIRUSHI my beloved. Those things are like magic. You can try a regular cheap rice maker and it… Makes some rice. Zojirushi? Best rice you’ll ever have in your life. And it sings a cute little tune at you when it’s done.
It also keeps the rice PRISTINE for hours.
Striker2054
Tara’s line in panel three killed me.
Denny Bershaw
Now I can face the New Year.
Marleonka
For the record. Zojirushi rice cookers are hilariously overpriced
Maluku
I can totally relate.. A ricecooker was the best present I have ever given someone as well. Do not doubt the rice cooker!
Liam
But how could a shrimp operate such a complicated machine?
DDP
Baby elephant brand rice cooker? Fuiyoh!!!
Witch of many Jobs
As somebody who loves rice, that is an awesome present.
Stanistani
Rice cookers are awesome. They can also make oatmeal and those giant Japanese pancakes!
Fox
Dee was right on both counts. And he’ll ya rice maker.
claus
may im in too, the rice machine also change my life
Chris
I love this story so so much. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Rice enjoyer
Zojirushi, good choice
cayla
omg yes rice cookerrrrrrrrr
lucygoosey
Man Nort, you’ve really nailed that subtle look of complete love that Beverly gives Tara. These last couple of chapters have been so endearing
Chaise Murphy
Rice cookers: about as useful as a vermicelli winder. What’s wrong with a plain old saucepan?
Swann and Flanders had the right idea:
https://youtu.be/9Ko4biCUc4M
Tsath
Last year’s model. It doesn’t use ChatGPT-enhanced fuzzy logic
Alistairetheblu
Something about that emphasis on “makes” makes me think she thinks it *creates* rice.
dysartes
I wonder what they got the dog.
Mike
Ayo got that Zojirushi even!
OG Nimbi
Lmao, that reaction xD
Opus the Poet
I couldn’t live without mine, seriously . It takes actual hours off the cooking time of my beans and rice dinners.
Willow
And it even plays a little song when it’s done! Japan is amazing, innit?
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I refused to buy my Filipino wife a rice cooker in 1987 as it was $90 ($244 in 2024) and I felt we could not afford it as newlyweds in the USA. She blackened a quarter inch of rice in the bottom of the saucepan later that day and I suddenly realized we could, in fact, afford a rice cooker.
NXTangl
Unfortunately, as a half-Asian, I will already be bringing a rice cooker to the relationship…
Avenue 17
Charming phrase
ExplorerRowan
Rice cookers are pretty cool. I’m a fan.