On 3 Dec 2003 08:54:55 -0800, James wrote:
Any recommendations on a automatic electric rick cooker for one or two
cups?

Shoot, didn't know they made electric rice cookers that
small. The smallest I've seen are the very basic (one button to
activate, automatically flips off when done) Aroma brand 3 cup rice
cookers.

Which brand or model combines ease of use; long lasting; safe from
burns; results in a good cooked rice?

I hear Zojirushi is great. I've got a 10 cup Hitachi fuzzy
logic one, it's very easy to use. You just put however many measuring
cups of rice you want, fill it with water up until the right line, and
press the button. It automatically switches to "warm" when finished.
It also has settings for brown rice, congee, etc. as well as a rapid
rice cook, which I've never tried. I love mine and it gets regular
usage, 4-5 times a week at least for several years now, no problems.

Ariane