I do not know how anyone could live without a rice cooker! It has become my favorite kitchen item! I was the type of person who could never get the rice just right in a pan on the stove, and finally decided to explore the world of rice cookers. My friend had the Rival RC61, so I decided to get that one. What a great choice! It's VERY small, which is fantastic because most rice cookers I've seen are HUGE! I don't have much storage, so this works great for me. It can cook up to 6 cups, and makes perfect rice every time! The rice cooker also comes with a steamer that has really been nice. Sometimes...