Not that you want to bash younger readers, but this USDA survey found that Millennials purchase more costly,
prepared food than any other generation because «
prepared foods, sugar and candies, and
pasta all require minimal preparation for consumption,
while grains and meats require
cooking.»
While you're there, you can check out some of the other great appliances they have on their site Here are the cool features of the
cooker - 4 - 20 cup
cooked rice capacity — 2 - 10 cup uncooked rice capacity With rice rinser / steam basket Great for oatmeal, grits, and cream of wheat Delay start makes breakfast and meal planning easier Use your own recipe or packaged
pasta & rice mixes Automatically shifts to warm after
cooking White rice:
cooks all varieties of white rice, including short - and long - grain rice Quick rice: great for
preparing rice in a hurry Whole grain: for brown rice, farro, quinoa, and other whole grains Keep warm: illuminates when
cooking is complete Delay start:
prepare for
cooking up to 15 hours in advance Heat / simmer: use this function for flavored
pasta and rice mixes, beans, soups, and one - pot meals Steam
cook: vegetables, meats, fish, and more Hot cereals: great for oatmeal, grits, and cream of wheat