My girlfriend said I should've used less sugar in the apple-pear crisp and more salt in the mashed potatoes. She also wished I'd served some type of vegetable. Riso is a tiny, rice-shaped pasta. Find it in the pasta section of the supermarket. If you can't find riso, look for orzo, which is the same shape, only a bit larger.
Currants are very small raisins and are available in the dried-fruit section of most markets.
Turn the heat to high and bring the water to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium-high and slowly add the riso. Use a large spoon to stir it for a few seconds to make sure the pasta doesn't stick to the pot. After 10 minutes, add the currants to the riso and stir again. With a small spoon, scoop up a few pieces of riso to test them for doneness.