That was why I switched to Asian rice noodles from the gluten-free commercial rice noodles. I couldn't handle boiling water on a stove, but almost-kind-of boiling water in my tea kettle, combining the two in a mixing bowl and waiting was much better for my spoons. Plus, I live on the third floor and there's only so many times I can manage to walk up and down stairs without plunging headfirst.
Also, I think I love you for pointing out that potholder. My parents have similar, but the more traditional silicone potholders are too big and bulky for me. (And I'm notorious for being out of it, setting down square potholders and then grabbing the pan or dropping it or having the potholder and still managing to burn myself. Silicone's been the best, but again, too big.)
Oh, mathsnerd, one thing you might want to invest in is a rice cooker with a steaming basket; that allows you to cook a wide range of things, steam stuff, and then microwave the leftovers.
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Date: 2010-09-10 12:45 am (UTC)Also, I think I love you for pointing out that potholder. My parents have similar, but the more traditional silicone potholders are too big and bulky for me. (And I'm notorious for being out of it, setting down square potholders and then grabbing the pan or dropping it or having the potholder and still managing to burn myself. Silicone's been the best, but again, too big.)
Oh, mathsnerd, one thing you might want to invest in is a rice cooker with a steaming basket; that allows you to cook a wide range of things, steam stuff, and then microwave the leftovers.