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drewid
22-12-2005, 20:22
Okay...I jumped on the healthy bandwagon a few weeks ago and when I ran out of white rice, I bought a shiny new packet of brown rice.

Only thing is, it tastes sooooooo icky to me. Even when served with a stir fry and sauce it still tastes so bland and icky.

Does anyone know how to make it taste nice(r)? Without drowning it in fatty sauces?
melfunction
22-12-2005, 20:24
I went through a stage of eating brown rice and found cooking it in chicken stock helps....
tickle
22-12-2005, 20:25
Sorry Nicole but I feel like there is no saving brown rice.....hope someone on here has something good, but I gave up on that one a long time ago!
Having a lovely evening anyway?:)
drewid
22-12-2005, 20:38
*sigh* Its not looking good..

Might have to keep an eye out for Katie, I think she is our local health guru...:)
tickle
22-12-2005, 20:39
Katie is great, she can help you out with any stroller problems also.....
I am so bored tonight......
Entertain me..........:o
drewid
22-12-2005, 20:43
Strollers are endlessly fascinating. I am in love with my (Andrews) stroller.

I'm bored too. Baby happily asleep, DH happily working,me happily BORED. Has everyone gone on holidays? Its been so quiet on here lately.
tickle
22-12-2005, 20:45
Yes, must have................
my child is also sleeping and my dh is in the shed doing stuff.......
Maybe we should meet up for a night on the town................no, sorry can't be bothered.....
I think people are spending this special time of year with their loved ones....
Your my loved one Nicole.:)
drewid
22-12-2005, 20:50
Can we have a virtual night on the town? Too much effort here too.

I am oh-so-very-touched to be your loved one E.

We could always reminisce about the good ol' days... :eek:
tickle
22-12-2005, 20:52
Nooooo!
We were the once wandering around the Cantebury Estate behind St Pauls in the mid to late 90's........
Very cool.......:eek:
Health kick huh?
With I could make myself, I've been very naughty the last couple of days and it isn't even Xmas yet!:eek:
Puk
22-12-2005, 20:57
Can we have a virtual night on the town?

I'll bring the E-vodka if i can join you! I'm bored and frustrated and would love a virtual good time!

Btw, i hate brown rice!
tickle
22-12-2005, 20:58
Yes Puk, very spongy....or did I just not cook it properly.
Did I mention I am a horrible cook?
wattle
22-12-2005, 21:02
nasty stuff that brown rice. I think if you imagine that it isn't rice, it's another food altogether it might help.
tickle
22-12-2005, 21:03
Yes, I think it is actually made of plastic.
Where are you Nicole, look at all these great tips your getting.
drewid
22-12-2005, 21:03
Some health kick. Told myself to shape up before having another bub - so far it ain't working (the health kick or the conceiving).

No more brown rice. YUCK. I tried, I failed.

You used to wander around behind ST Pauls eh...I used to ride my bike! Woo hoo!

Puk - e-vodka gets you admission. It is my only vice.
Puk
22-12-2005, 21:03
Yes Puk, very spongy....or did I just not cook it properly.
Did I mention I am a horrible cook?

I'm sure you cooked it right! I hate it, it's a texture thing! Ick!
Nickster
22-12-2005, 21:05
Call me weird, but I LIKE the taste of brown rice!
Nutty, crunchy, wholesome flavour......

I've got the E-kit kats.
And the real ones here!:)
Puk
22-12-2005, 21:07
Ok Nickster, you're weird! :p

So we have e-vodka and e-kit kats, what else is everyone bringing to the table?
tickle
22-12-2005, 21:08
Yes Nickster, but we already know you're a bit strange.:p
drewid
22-12-2005, 21:09
wow i leave for 2 seconds and this thread takes off!

i tried the imagination thing wattle - didn't work. it just didn't taste like chocolate! :confused:

i might try the chicken stock thingy though. i do after all have half a packet of the darned stuff left.

Nutty, crunchy...no wonder I don't like it! :eek:
tickle
22-12-2005, 21:11
I have a box of Lindt Chocolates that was a gift for someone else and is now a melted mess which is now freezing in my freezer.:rolleyes:
Puk
22-12-2005, 21:12
mmmmm, reset melted chocolate!!! *drools*
drewid
22-12-2005, 21:19
where is our drooling emoticon? yummmmmmmmm

i did the big xmas grocery shop yesterday...guess what i forgot to buy - CHOCOLATE!! Arrghh!!! *smacks forehead*
Puk
22-12-2005, 21:21
How could you forget the most important thing?

Here's some interesting brown rice recipes! http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blbrownrice.htm

Do you see how bored i am?
Nickster
22-12-2005, 21:25
Yup, that's me, brown-rice-eating-weirdo!

Did I mention that Libby also loves brown rice....mmmm....mixed with chicken and tomatoes!

Can someone please top up my E-harvey wallbanger?

I'd take melted Lindt chocolate anyday - yum.
drewid
22-12-2005, 21:29
Puk - thank you. I am actually bored enough to investigate the possibility of trying to eat it again...maybe in a few weeks after I get the icky taste out of my mouth!

Nickster funny you should mention - another reason I am on my 'health kick' is so that Andrew will eat the good stuff from the get-go. We are doing fine with fruit & veg, I just gotta switch all the white to brown! Bread is going ok...rice...gonna take a while I think.

We need to find a hunky e-barman :D
Puk
22-12-2005, 21:33
Let's go all out and have a hunky e-barman with no top on, sweat on his nice hardened muscles serving us e-vodka in ice chilled glasses! Oh and don't forget hand feeding us delicious half melted Lindt chocolates! :D
drewid
22-12-2005, 21:33
Melted ANY chocolate...even that crummy no-name easter stuff that is a funny colour
drewid
22-12-2005, 21:40
Let's go all out and have a hunky e-barman with no top on, sweat on his nice hardened muscles serving us e-vodka in ice chilled glasses! Oh and don't forget hand feeding us delicious half melted Lindt chocolates! :D

yes please!!
Puk
22-12-2005, 21:46
Well ladies i'm going to have a nice cool shower and go to bed! I'll be sure to dream of hunky barmen and melted chocolate! Hmmm!!
Goodnight! :D