Its a spin on a family favoritebits of chicken mixed with flavorful rice infused with ginger, onions, shiitakes, and plenty of soy sauce. But if time is an issue and a dish of savory, creamy, mushroom studded rice is what youre after then the rice cooker can certainly make a passable approximation. In the pot and how to use it, roger ebert pulitzer prizewinning film critic, admitted competent cook, and longtime electric rice cooker enthusiastgives readers a charming, practical guide to this handy and oftenoverlooked kitchen appliance. Jul 01, 2010 roger ebert, famed movie critic, wrote an epic blog post in november of 2008, entitled the pot and how to use it. In the pot and how to use it, roger ebertpulitzer prizewinning film critic, admitted competent cook, and longtime electric rice cooker enthusiastgives readers a charming, practical guide to this handy and oftenoverlooked kitchen appliance while the pot and how to use it contains numerous and surprisingly varied recipes for electric rice cookers, it is much more than a cookbook. But if time is an issue and a dish of savory, creamy, mushroom studded rice is what youre after then the rice cooker. Roger eberts rice cooker magic entertainment austin.
The mystery and romance of the rice cooker by roger ebert. Four years after cancer surgery left the famed film critic unable to speak or eat, ebert is publishing a cookbook dedicated to rice cookers, a kitchen appliance he lovingly calls the pot and champions as an answer for those strapped for cash, time and counter space. The mystery and romance of the rice cooker roger ebert on. Oct 20, 2010 almost half of the book is composed of email correspondences ebert has had with likewise rice cooker fanatics, and most of the recipes come from friends like them, including this easy rice pudding recipe. Roger ebert has 75 books on goodreads with 39835 ratings. Roger ebert, anna thomas introduction, yvonne nienstadt foreward. The mystery and romance of the rice cooker, was written after ebert wrote a blog post on the subject and received, to. Oct 18, 2010 this soy rice and chicken recipe was submitted to roger eberts blog by a commenter in taiwan. In 1975, ebert became the first film critic to win the pulitzer prize for criticism ebert was known for his intimate, midwestern writing voice and critical views. To him, single pot cooking using a rice cooker was a revelation of sorts, not too different from the first time you use an iphone it just works. With a rice cooker, you can make great food without a kitchen.
Miss inas downhome rice pudding serves 4 to 6 by ina newjones on november 15, 2008. The packed schedule of films at a festival leaves little time for restaurants. The mystery and romance of the rice cooker, hits bookstores on september 21st. Ebert fell in love with the rice cooker after receiving one as a present for his 1992 wedding. While the pot and how to use it contains numerous and surprisingly varied recipes for electric rice cookers, it is much more.
The pot and how to use it, a new book by roger ebert yes, that one, is dedicated to those little moments of surprise. This soy rice and chicken recipe was submitted to roger eberts blog by a commenter in taiwan. The everyday rice cooker by diane phillips this is a legit cookbook. Eberts ode to rice pot perfect for isle homes honolulu. Roger eberts rice cooker magic entertainment austin 360. His rice cooker posts were likewise so funny, intelligent, and passionate that it doesnt surprise me that eberts written a cookbook, titled the pot and how to use it. The mystery and romance of the rice cooker, was written after. Rice cooker mushroom risotto recipe cook the book serious. I was aware that he had written a small book on the use of the rice cooker. Chicago ap cancer may have robbed roger ebert of the ability to eat, but it wont stop him from dishing out cooking advice. No, it wasnt about putting crappy moves in the right place.
The process begins with sweating onions and garlic, toasting arborio rice, and adding white wine to moisten and cook off some of the alcohol. In 1975, ebert became the first film critic to win the pulitzer prize for criticism. Chaz has been after me to write this book for years, but for some reason she objects to my title, the pot and how to use it. His rice cooker posts were likewise so funny, intelligent, and passionate that it doesnt surprise me that ebert s written a cookbook, titled the pot and how to use it. Feb 16, 2010 roger eberts cancer took away his ability to talk, drink, and eat. In the pot and how to use it, roger ebertpulitzer prizewinning film critic, admitted competent cook, and longtime electric rice cooker enthusiastgives readers a charming, practical guide to this handy and oftenoverlooked kitchen appliance. Apr 04, 20 when the book was released, the new york times described the story of ebert s love affair with the electric rice cooker once he started to think about eating healthy, he started cooking oatmeal. Roger ebert, movie critic and astoundingly good writer, has been cooking using the same rice cooker for 21 years. Sep 21, 2010 in the pot and how to use it, roger ebert pulitzer prizewinning film critic, admitted competent cook, and longtime electric rice cooker enthusiastgives readers a charming, practical guide to this handy and oftenoverlooked kitchen appliance. The mystery and romance of the rice cooker, to be released in september. While the pot and how to use it contains numerous and surprisingly varied recipes for electric rice cookers, it is much.
Its probably best to start off the introduction for this mushroom risotto recipe from roger ebert s the pot and how to use it by saying that there are no short cuts when to comes to making risotto. Sep 01, 2010 the title is the pot and how to use it. Roger, i know you do really care, but as an author of a cookbook based on the rice cooker, arent you a bit curious how the thing actually works. Apr 02, 2020 even if you have the most basic rice cooker, one with just two settings cook and warm, as roger ebert recommended you can still trick your rice cooker to make more than just rice. When the book was released, the new york times described the story of eberts love affair with the electric rice cookeronce he started to think about eating healthy, he started cooking oatmeal.
The mystery and romance of the rice cooker roger ebert isbn. Now youre all set to cook meals for the rest of your life on two square feet of counter space, plus a chopping block. There are recipes many of them readersubmitted for oatmeal with fruit. Oct 19, 2016 ebert claims that the rice cooker is the only cooking device you really need. Roger ebert, famed movie critic, wrote an epic blog post in november of 2008, entitled the pot and how to use it. Sep 21, 2010 in the pot and how to use it, roger ebertpulitzer prizewinning film critic, admitted competent cook, and longtime electric rice cooker enthusiastgives readers a charming, practical guide to this handy and oftenoverlooked kitchen appliance. Chicago four years after cancer surgery left the famed film critic unable to speak or eat, roger ebert is publishing a cookbook dedicated to rice cookers, a kitchen appliance he lovingly calls the pot and champions as an answer for those strapped for cash, time and counter space.
The mystery and romance of the rice cooker 2010 and walking routes the perfect london walk with daniel curley 1986. Roger eberts the pot and how to use it is probably the most cleverly written cookbook of the year. I was more interested in roger eberts writing than anything else he was a terrific writer, as we all know. Thyroid cancer took away the venerable film critics ability to eat and speak, but it didnt lessen his love of food and, of all things, rice cookers. June 18, 1942 april 4, 20 was an american film critic, historian, journalist, screenwriter, and author. The rice cooker may have come from the orient, but its not so ancient toshiba of japan figured it out in 1956. While the pot and how to use it contains numerous and surprisingly varied recipes for electric rice cookers, it is much more than a cookbook. The pot and how to use it by roger ebert yes, the movie critic, and while the book has recipes, its more of an uplifting rice cooker manifesto than a cookbook. The pot and how to use it by roger ebert overdrive.
Roger eberts cancer took away his ability to talk, drink, and eat. The theory and practice of the pot interviews roger ebert. The rice cooker was the answer, since it could be set cooking before a film and have it all done and kept warm by the time it was over. When the book was released, the new york times described the story of ebert s love affair with the electric rice cooker once he started to think about eating healthy, he started cooking oatmeal. Winner of 2007 baulkham hills high school short film festival. Ebert has battled cancer in his thyroid and salivary gland for eight years. In the pot and how to use it, roger ebert pulitzer prizewinning film critic, admitted competent cook, and longtime electric rice cooker enthusiast gives readers a charming, practical guide to this handy and often overlooked kitchen appliance.
Apr 05, 20 roger ebert, the popular film critic and television cohost, could lift or sink the fortunes of a movie along with his partner, gene siskel. Sep 07, 2010 roger, i know you do really care, but as an author of a cookbook based on the rice cooker, arent you a bit curious how the thing actually works. In a blog post in 2008, ebert extolled the virtues of his favorite onepot cooking device, and the post garnered enough comments and media attention after all, how does a man who is fed. Roger ebert, the popular film critic and television cohost, could lift or sink the fortunes of a movie along with his partner, gene siskel. During his recovery, ebert turned to social media such as twitter and his blog, cultivating a tremendous following. This book is about how roger ebert came to know and love his rice cooker and.
Jun 29, 2010 ebert fell in love with the rice cooker after receiving one as a present for his 1992 wedding. During his recovery, ebert turned to social media such as twitter and his blog. Those whove hardly considered the appliance for duties other than cooking rice will appreciate eberts. The chicago suntimes critic says he even took the rice cooker with him to the sundance film festival, where he would cook with it during his busy movieviewing schedule. Image roger ebert is now a food writer despite losing his ability to eat. This book is about how roger ebert came to know and love his rice cooker and his philosophy of food, cooking, and rice cookers, blog responses to his rice cooker philosophy, and recipes, with contributions from anna thomas, author of the vegetarian epicure books and film producerdirector. I was more interested in roger ebert s writing than anything else he was a terrific writer, as we all know. The mystery and romance of the rice cooker, to be released in. Even roger eberts book on single pot meals were basically just his blog post. Jul 10, 2010 ebert has battled cancer in his thyroid and salivary gland for eight years. The pot and how to use it by roger ebert goodreads. The mystery and romance of the rice cooker, will be released sept. Oct 11, 2011 life itself is an unusual effort for ebert inasmuch as his other books have all been compilations of one sort or another movies, mainly, but also recipes the pot and how to use it. Soy rice and chicken recipe cook the book serious eats.
Roger ebert hasnt had a bite of food in four years. Almost half of the book is composed of email correspondences ebert has had with likewise rice cooker fanatics, and most of the recipes come from friends like them, including this easy rice pudding recipe. Oct 21, 2010 the ingredients for this recipe are almost identical to the classic version, down to the preheated stock, and as far as ebert s rice cooker recipes go, this one is fairly handson. Unable to eat, roger ebert pens rice cooker cookbook. I didnt find anything useful, really, in terms of how to best utilize my giant hamilton beach rice cooker that my air miles dream points went to it was the only rice cooker they had. Roger eberts blog is consistently so smart, warm, and wellwritten not just about movies, but about books, politics, biography auto. He was a film critic for the chicago suntimes from 1967 until his death in 20. Roger ebert is the pulitzer prizewinning film critic of the chicago suntimes. Even if you have the most basic rice cooker, one with just two settingscook and warm, as roger ebert yes, the movie critic recommended you can still trick your rice cooker to make. Surprising and delicious foods you can make in a rice cooker. Although the pot and how to use it contains numerous and surprisingly varied recipes for electric rice cookers, it is much more. Film critic roger ebert shares his love of cooking in.
Like all of the recipes in the pot and how to use it, its simple to prepare, basically just a matter of sauteing the chicken, mixing it with other. May 25, 2011 chicago ap cancer may have robbed roger ebert of the ability to eat, but it wont stop him from dishing out cooking advice. Its probably best to start off the introduction for this mushroom risotto recipe from roger eberts the pot and how to use it by saying that there are no short cuts when to comes to making risotto. When i heard about the passing of roger ebert i was sad. The blog post begat a book, entitled the pot and how to use it. The chicago suntimes critic says he even took the rice cooker with him to the sundance film festival. When the book was released, the new york times described the story of eberts love affair with the electric rice cookeronce he started to think. Roger ebert books list of books by author roger ebert. Dec 16, 2010 the pot and how to use it, a new book by roger ebert yes, that one, is dedicated to those little moments of surprise. For decades, during all those years he was dishing out thumbsup or thumbsdown with gene siskel, he was perfecting the art of cooking just about every kind of food imaginable in a rice cooker. Life itself is an unusual effort for ebert inasmuch as his other books have all been compilations of one sort or another movies, mainly, but also recipes the pot and how to use it. The pot and how to use it andrews mcmeel publishing. The pot and how to use it meet your next favorite book. Ebert even started taking his rice cooker to festivals like sundance.