From The Healthy Kitchen line developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, this multi-use rice cooker helps support healthy living. Enjoy the benefits of the wholesome grain with three functions for perfectly prepared white, brown, and quick rice, including jasmine, basmati, and sushi. The versatile appliance can also be used for cooking soups or steaming vegetables and dumplings. Housed in attractive brushed stainless steel, the rice cooker comes equipped with Fuzzy Logic technology, an automatic timer, a keep-warm indicator, and a reheat function. The unit's secure-fitting lid holds in heat, moisture, and nutrients, while two generous side handles make for convenient transport. A Harvard-graduate, Andrew Weil, MD has devoted over 30 years to providing a unique approach to health care, encompassing body, mind, and spirit. Manufactured by Spring Switzerland, the rice cooker measures approximately 14-1/2 by 10-2/3 by 11-2/7 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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I too have been looking for ages for a rice cooker that's not nonstick. Just found this link: [...] Amazon carries the Vitaclay cooker and possibly some others....
Because I have most often followed Dr. Weil's advice about wellness, I am afraid that I didn't look closely enough at this rice cooker before I bought AND USED it. I assumed that it was stainless steel because most health conscious people would not cook with aluminum or non-stick cookware. I can't return it because my daughter cooked in it not realizing that it was aluminum. It was my mistake because I made the assumption, but I still feel cheated that Dr. Weil gave his name to something that I consider less than healthy. I don't consider it a "healthy kitchen rice cooker"
Not the same as a "Stainless-Steel Rice Cooker" in my mind. Guess I should've read the desription more carefully. If you're fine with a non-stick cooking surface, this cooker might be for you. If you are expecting stainless steel - keep looking.
I had no intention of buying this rice cooker, although, after the cheap aluminum bowl sprung a leak on my last #20 machine, I have been in the market for something better. First, it was way too expensive for me, secondly, rice has been cooked successfully for centuries without the help of fuzzy logic, and thirdly, I saw that it got seriously bad reviews on this site. Then I found an unused model at Tuesday Mornings for well under half the price, secondly, it occurred to me that the "fuzzy logic (c.f.) would let me cook a number of dishes , like jambalaya, that I couldn't cook in a regular rice cooker.and lastly I read, in some amazement, why the cooker had received such bad reviews here. The machine cooks 5 cups of rice in any country but the U.S. Elsewhere, a "cup" is 6ozs, the capacity of an English teacup, but here, it is 8ozs. The measuring cup is 180ccs, not the 8ozs stated in my instructions, so be aware of this when adding water. It consistently cooks perfect rice for me, and if your idea of perfect rice is different from mine, it will cook perfect rice for you, too, with a little adjustment. This machine shines when you want to have fun cooking either non-standard rice dishes, like Calas, where the rice needs extra cooking, beans and lentils, or even something like jambalaya (but cook the shrimp, if you use it, separately to avoid overcooking). Sometimes, though, some exotic seasonings, particularly curry, will stay in the pot and contaminate your next bowl of rice. Cure this problem by adding two tablespoons of baking soda and a half cup of liquid household bleach to 11/2 cups of water. Fill the pan half full and let the fizzing (release of carbon dioxide) subside before heating it to simmer (max heat) for about five mins. You should check this method on the internet for further tips and precautions. Finally, a word on the ignorant but vociferous reviewers, with no claim to any scientific training, who downgraded this machine because the bowl is lined with Teflon (good idea!) instead of stainless steel as they would have preferred. The FDA and EPA have pronounced on the safe use of Teflon, but these housewives will not have it. They belong to a rich American tradition of ignorant folks who have opposed vaccination, fluoridation and, in the case of Vegans, carcinogenic animal protein. The borderline between freedom of speech and libel is seldom tested in American courts, but the reports here are an extreme example of how the lunatic fringe can damage sales of an excellent product. Dr Weil is one of the most highly respected practitioners of alternative medicine in the U.S., as his affiliation with the U.of A. shows, yet some housewife, instead of of acknowledging that he might have checked on the safety of this cooker, that he endorses -- and makes no personal profit from its sale -- expresses her "disappointment" that he does not subscribe to her unsupported prejudice. If the price is right for you, by all means buy one of these excellent, sturdily built and flexible cookers.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2008
I went through 3 malls looking for rice/veggie cookers. This is the only one I found that had a stainless steel basket for the veggies. Why would you want to steam veggies in a plastic basket?
Teflon (PTFE)was never found to be a carcinogin. One ingredient (PFOA) used to make Teflon was found to be a likely carcinogen. It was released in trace amounts when they tested frying pans, and microwave popcorn. They never tested rice makers, which always contain water. See details on Wikipedia
This is the rice cooker your looking for. A higher-end product.. As a owner of the 7qt. Weil oval slow cooker(awesome), I know the quality Dr Weil has in his products. Amazon describes this rice cooker very well. The delay timing is really helpful for my busy lifestyle. Veggies taste great with the steamer, as I used to put the veggies in boiling water. yeah. The crunchy bite of properly steamed veggies is almost priceless. Did have some trial and error rice batches, but after actually reading the instructions I have become quite the rice cook. Rice tastes great,, Tried a few recipies which all turned out excellently. Looks fancy, shiny & very cool on my countertop. All digital with a colbalt blue lcd screen. Very happy with my rice cooker. It oddly reminds my of R2-D2 from star wars. Definately recommend & worth every bit of value! Amazon"s service was incredible!
