Surprise.

In the last couple of years, I have taken a real liking to Uncle Ben’s rice. I suppose, given that my name’s Ben there just might be some significance. Most likely not.

At any rate, I got hungry and decided to warm a packet. So I put one in the old MW. After pressing the 2 buttons I needed for a minute and a half, I went about getting my ice & cola.

Being just about time, I started to turn to the MW when there was a very loud POW! Well, I tell you, this old 76 year old frame jumped as if I heard one of those rockets in Vietnam. I’m a little slower these days so my jump was but 3 inches instead of 3 feet.

Smoke was billowing from the MW and i just knew the old thing gave up the ghost and I would have to get another.

Then, I realized my foolishness. I never created the small opening to let the steam out.

Other than the 30 minutes of life I lost from the noise, it turned out well. The package opened very neatly the instant it was ready. I wonder if that was intentional.

Also, the rice was effectively pressure cooked. Turned out pretty good.

Still, I think I’ll do it right next time. My recomendation is that others do the same.