this rice cooker be great ! I be not much of a chef , so a easy and foolproof way to cook basic thing like rice be perfect for I - though I would guess it be great for those with a bit more culinary skill as well . all you do be measure the rice , measure the water , plug it in and walk away while it cook itself . no need to worry about timer or thing boil over because it automatically switch over from cooking to keep it warm all on it be own . and ... it be really small . Super easy to use , super easy to clean , super easy to store - all for around $ 13 . also important to consider be that rice be inexpensive and healthy as well .