From: max_demian@bigfoot.com 
  
 On 30/07/2025 09:15, Spike wrote: 
  
 > As might be expected, I€€€m on the lookout for a replacement rice cooker. 
 > Unfortunately, it would seem that the one I chose, which developed a mind 
 > of its own (AI, eh?), was just what I wanted. It looks like, in a triumph 
 > of hope over experience, I€€€ll replace it with the same make and model. 
 Its 
 > 5mm-thick ceramic pot is impressive, the (touch button) controls easy to 
 > use, it cooks rice for up to four in a number of cooking styles, it can 
 > cook other foods such as porridge or soups, and its footprint isn€€€t 
 > dominant. Fingers crossed€€€ 
  
 I find the rice bowl of a general purpose electric steamer does the 
 trick, and the device can be used to cook lots of other things. 
  
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 Max Demian 
  
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