Well maybe not, but if you download the latest iPhone app from iTunes you can get connected to Georgina Campbell’s latest addition.
They have said that Georgina Campbell Guides is yet again at the forefront of technological development in the hospitality guide market in Ireland.
This month sees the launch of the all new Georgina Campbell’s ireland-guide.com iPhone Application a first for any domestic hospitality and travel guide. What this means is that the 50,000+ iPhone owners in Ireland (and many more from abroad) will be able to download the entire Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Guide for FREE! They can then access it at any time to find all the best places to eat, drink and stay whenever they want, wherever they are.
It is now available to download from the Apple App store – try the keywords “Georgina Campbell” or “Ireland Restaurant” or “Ireland Accommodation” and download it for free in seconds!
The group have had huge success so far as it was released in the App store on iTunes in late October and immediately raced up to the dizzying height of number 6 in the top 25 free Irish apps.
Rice n’ easy
IT’s a simple task and one that happens week in and week out in kitchens the length and breadth of the world. Cooking rice may seem like the easiest thing to do, but for some, it can become a deadly task. Well maybe not deadly but maddening when it doesn’t work out. So, in a few easy steps, here’s one way to tackle the job if you find that it’s not working out the best for you.
First off, rinse, rinse and rinse again. Some production methods associated with rice use talc as a milling aid so rinsing it off is a very important step that must be taken. Also, rinsing will take away any loose starch which will make the rice less sticky. If you want to go the whole hog and soak your rice then by all means do but I think that the rinsing will suffice.
Cooking the rice in a measured amount of water is also key so that it absorbs the right amount of liquid. Don’t worry when you see the water level dropping as the residual steam in the pot will finish the cooking process. One to one is the usual measurement but add a splash more water to the pot to be sure. This measurement will come to you over time as you experiment and perfect the job. Don’t forget, different grades and different types of rice require different amounts of water. Brown rice needs more water while some of the shorter grain rice needs less. Remember, water gives you softer, stickier rice and less water gives you firmer rice.
Use a heavy based pot with a good tight lid. This will trap the steam and prevent scorching the rice on the bottom. Lastly, remember the timing. Allow your rice to rest for a few minutes after it is cooked. Don’t stir it or disturb it and keep the lid on. How many times have you found a pot of rice with the top layer light and fluffy and the bottom layer wet, fragile and sticky? Well allowing it to rest will redistribute the water back through the pot and give you a uniform finish. Fluffy on top and fluffy on the bottom. Perfect rice some may say.
