I be a big rice eater . I like to mix rice with most of my meal . it be always a pain to cook the rice as I have to keep check on the progress so as not to scorch the rice . I have only have this cooker for a week -lrb- the reason for the 4 star rating -rrb- . so far this be a dream come true ! it be so easy to put everything in the cooker and let it do the rest . it really be idiot proof . the removable inside bowl -lrb- which be very sturdy and non-stick -rrb- have all the correct level of water to add for each type of rice . even the little measure cup be just right . the different kind of rice I have try in my one week testing have all cook so much better than I be able to cook on the stove . it be a little pricey for occasional rice preparation but for the people like I that always like to have rice on hand , it be great ! I would absolutely recommend this product . -lrb- I have not try the bread bake capability yet and probably will not -rrb- .