I saw the Mini Rice Cooker being used and I was very impressed with what it could do, so I decided to purchase it. And let me tell you, very impressive. I made one of the recipes in the book.....the Pineapple Fried Rice. OMG! It turned out unbelievably delicious! I like rice but never wanted to bother to cook it because of the hassle and mess. No need to worry about those problems with the Mini Rice Cooker. So easy to use and the rice comes out perfect. But the added benefit is that it makes the BEST oatmeal! I use the quick oats and in about 15 minutes you have perfect oatmeal every time. So easy to clean up because of the non-stick surface. Love this machine and I guarantee you will too!