Recommend a GREAT Rice Cooker

OnlyBelieve · 12-16-2014, 06:19 AM

I want a new rice cooker for Christmas. I cannot decide on one. I had a Zojiroshi for years that I gave away when I was moving. I came here and bought an Aroma at Walmart, but I do not like it. After two years, it is in worse condition than the ten year old one I gave away.

HELP!! Something I could get on Amazon, or somewhere else with free shipping would be ideal.

Oh....I need a big one. Ten cups is good.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

PlateauMama · 12-16-2014, 07:18 AM

for when we are in the States next year.

OnlyBelieve · 12-16-2014, 07:38 PM

No suggestions? I need to buy now if I want it under the tree.....and I certainly would love to have it under the tree.
HELP!

squiddles · 12-16-2014, 10:28 PM

No suggestions, but have you looked at the top rated ones on Amazon? There are some good looking (tho pricey!) ones there... We are in the market for a new one too!

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OnlyBelieve · 12-17-2014, 06:39 AM

Yes, I have. I choose one and then let a couple one star reviews change my mind.

JessicaTX · 12-17-2014, 09:20 AM

I don't have any idea. I have a 6 cup black and decker one but I'm convinced there are better ones out there. if I don't unplug mine as soon as it clicks to warm I end up with a hard brown layer of rice on the bottom.

2sunshines · 12-17-2014, 09:50 AM

We have a basic 7 cup rice cooker, name brand AROMA. I wasn't involved in the choosing of it because it was a gift from a friend at our wedding. That was, however, 16 years ago and we use it regularly and it's held up perfectly throughout all those years.

Punkie · 12-17-2014, 11:37 AM

I was going to recommend a Zojirushi. Is there a reason you wouldn't want to go back to Zojirushi?

squiddles · 12-17-2014, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnlyBelieve

Yes, I have. I choose one and then let a couple one star reviews change my mind.

Ooh, I do this too!

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OnlyBelieve · 12-17-2014, 12:15 PM

Oh, I would love another Zojiroshi, but I still cannot decide which one. I had one of the simpler ones but I am thinking I might want to upgrade a little.....decisions, decisions....

My son REALLY wants my Christmas gift to be a rice cooker......but I need to choose it myself.

I do not like my Aroma at all......... I got used to that Zojiroshi and although there is nothing wrong with the Aroma, I much much prefer the Zojiroshi. We cook lots and lots of rice in our family.

AngelaVA · 12-18-2014, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnlyBelieve

Yes, I have. I choose one and then let a couple one star reviews change my mind.

I know nothing about rice cookers but re online reviews there's always going to be a naysayer. If the reviews are predominantly positive I wouldn't let one or two negatives dissuade you.

FarmMama · 12-29-2014, 12:45 AM

What did you decide? I would love a big Zojiroshi!

OnlyBelieve · 01-02-2015, 05:16 PM

Well, I did not get a rice cooker. I really want a $250 Zojiroshi, but how can I justify that price? My birthday is coming in March......maybe I will request it then although it costs more than what we normally spend on my birthday. I might be able to save up some of the money between now and then to offset the cost.

AngelaVA · 01-02-2015, 05:55 PM

Wow, what does it do to the rice for $250??

Punkie · 01-02-2015, 06:18 PM

It makes the rice taste like chocolate lava cake, but have the nutritional profile of broccoli. It's a steal, really.

12-16-2014, 06:19 AM	#1
OnlyBelieve Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 7,300	Recommend a GREAT Rice Cooker I want a new rice cooker for Christmas. I cannot decide on one. I had a Zojiroshi for years that I gave away when I was moving. I came here and bought an Aroma at Walmart, but I do not like it. After two years, it is in worse condition than the ten year old one I gave away. HELP!! Something I could get on Amazon, or somewhere else with free shipping would be ideal. Oh....I need a big one. Ten cups is good. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. __________________ ~Sue~ Daughter of the Most High Wife to dh, JD (1994) Mother to ds, JJ (July 2001), dd, AJ (July 2004), dd, F (March 2014) and three (m/c) I hope to hold in Heaven (1997 - 10 weeks, 1998 - 13 weeks, 2002 - 11 weeks)

12-16-2014, 07:18 AM	#2
PlateauMama Rose Trellis Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to find my bearings again in Texas. Posts: 2,341	Re: Recommend a GREAT Rice Cooker for when we are in the States next year. __________________ L My princess Nisi (Jan. '06) My silver and gold Havi (April '07) My wild flower Zan (June '09) My hon bun Loam Loam (Oct. '16)

12-16-2014, 07:38 PM	#3
OnlyBelieve Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 7,300	Re: Recommend a GREAT Rice Cooker No suggestions? I need to buy now if I want it under the tree.....and I certainly would love to have it under the tree. HELP! __________________ ~Sue~ Daughter of the Most High Wife to dh, JD (1994) Mother to ds, JJ (July 2001), dd, AJ (July 2004), dd, F (March 2014) and three (m/c) I hope to hold in Heaven (1997 - 10 weeks, 1998 - 13 weeks, 2002 - 11 weeks)

12-16-2014, 10:28 PM	#4
squiddles Climbing Rose Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beautiful PNW Posts: 1,409	Re: Recommend a GREAT Rice Cooker No suggestions, but have you looked at the top rated ones on Amazon? There are some good looking (tho pricey!) ones there... We are in the market for a new one too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ homeschooling Mama, INFJ married to my BFF since 2006 A 2007, M 2009, K 2011 & E 2014

12-17-2014, 06:39 AM	#5
OnlyBelieve Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 7,300	Re: Recommend a GREAT Rice Cooker Yes, I have. I choose one and then let a couple one star reviews change my mind. __________________ ~Sue~ Daughter of the Most High Wife to dh, JD (1994) Mother to ds, JJ (July 2001), dd, AJ (July 2004), dd, F (March 2014) and three (m/c) I hope to hold in Heaven (1997 - 10 weeks, 1998 - 13 weeks, 2002 - 11 weeks)

12-17-2014, 09:20 AM	#6
JessicaTX Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Barrens of Texas Posts: 5,152	Re: Recommend a GREAT Rice Cooker I don't have any idea. I have a 6 cup black and decker one but I'm convinced there are better ones out there. if I don't unplug mine as soon as it clicks to warm I end up with a hard brown layer of rice on the bottom. __________________ Sam's wife Keegan, Zoe, Anakin and Anaiah's Mom Nonni to Jasper, Iris, Ivory, and Lyric!

12-17-2014, 09:50 AM	#7
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,024	Re: Recommend a GREAT Rice Cooker We have a basic 7 cup rice cooker, name brand AROMA. I wasn't involved in the choosing of it because it was a gift from a friend at our wedding. That was, however, 16 years ago and we use it regularly and it's held up perfectly throughout all those years. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

12-17-2014, 11:37 AM	#8
Punkie Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,092	Re: Recommend a GREAT Rice Cooker I was going to recommend a Zojirushi. Is there a reason you wouldn't want to go back to Zojirushi? __________________ GCM Admin and Moderator in Questions About the Message Board, Drawing Closer, Let's Talk, Weight Management, In the News, and Electronics. Homeschooling mom to 4, certified herbalist, homesteader, and overly ambitious crafter

12-17-2014, 12:15 PM	#10
OnlyBelieve Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 7,300	Re: Recommend a GREAT Rice Cooker Oh, I would love another Zojiroshi, but I still cannot decide which one. I had one of the simpler ones but I am thinking I might want to upgrade a little.....decisions, decisions.... My son REALLY wants my Christmas gift to be a rice cooker......but I need to choose it myself. I do not like my Aroma at all......... I got used to that Zojiroshi and although there is nothing wrong with the Aroma, I much much prefer the Zojiroshi. We cook lots and lots of rice in our family. __________________ ~Sue~ Daughter of the Most High Wife to dh, JD (1994) Mother to ds, JJ (July 2001), dd, AJ (July 2004), dd, F (March 2014) and three (m/c) I hope to hold in Heaven (1997 - 10 weeks, 1998 - 13 weeks, 2002 - 11 weeks)

12-29-2014, 12:45 AM	#12
FarmMama Rose Bouquet Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 895	Re: Recommend a GREAT Rice Cooker What did you decide? I would love a big Zojiroshi! __________________ Joli Super Awesome DH DS1 5.21.05 DD1 3.24.09 DD2 10.20.12 DS2 7.25.15

01-02-2015, 05:16 PM	#13
OnlyBelieve Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 7,300	Re: Recommend a GREAT Rice Cooker Well, I did not get a rice cooker. I really want a $250 Zojiroshi, but how can I justify that price? My birthday is coming in March......maybe I will request it then although it costs more than what we normally spend on my birthday. I might be able to save up some of the money between now and then to offset the cost. __________________ ~Sue~ Daughter of the Most High Wife to dh, JD (1994) Mother to ds, JJ (July 2001), dd, AJ (July 2004), dd, F (March 2014) and three (m/c) I hope to hold in Heaven (1997 - 10 weeks, 1998 - 13 weeks, 2002 - 11 weeks)

01-02-2015, 05:55 PM	#14
AngelaVA Rose Garden Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 11,512	Re: Recommend a GREAT Rice Cooker Wow, what does it do to the rice for $250?? __________________ Wife to David since July 2005, Mama to Genevieve born June 2006 and to Gabrielle born February 2009

01-02-2015, 06:18 PM	#15
Punkie Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,092	Re: Recommend a GREAT Rice Cooker It makes the rice taste like chocolate lava cake, but have the nutritional profile of broccoli. It's a steal, really. __________________ GCM Admin and Moderator in Questions About the Message Board, Drawing Closer, Let's Talk, Weight Management, In the News, and Electronics. Homeschooling mom to 4, certified herbalist, homesteader, and overly ambitious crafter

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