Needless to say I was thrilled and eager to try out Uncle Ben's New Whole Grain White Rice when I was asked to participate in this blog tour! Finally I had the chance to make my little guy his favorite dinner, and make it healthier for him.
The night I made the Uncle Ben's whole grain white rice, I must confess I was nervous. He is sooo picky that any little difference in his food can make him not want to eat it. Seriously, the rice has to be separate from the beans even.....no mixing of the food at all. So when he went to take his first bite, I think I literally held my breath, Thankfully, he did not seem to notice any difference and he ate all of it. Thank-you Uncle Ben!!
Now the hubby and my daughter were sternly forewarned that in the event they noticed a difference, they were to say NOTHING in front of my son, and to tell me their opinions later. The hubby said it was delicious and thought it even better than the regular white rice I usually make. My daughter, being 13, said it tasted a little different and too "healthy-like," whatever that means to a 13 year old. However, I must note here that she ate every bite as well.
About Uncle Ben's Whole Grain White Rice:
Uncle Ben’s whole grain white rice is packed with whole grains (almost a full day's worth in one serving). It provides a good source of fiber, Niacin, Thiamin and Folic Acid. It is also is low in fat and saturated fat, 0g Trans Fat, and is cholesterol free.
The rice comes in a variety of flavors from traditional Long Grain to Chicken, Broccoli Cheddar, Taco Style and Sweet Tomato, so you can easily make some delicious meals with it! You can find some delicious recipes on the Uncle Ben's website, btw.
Uncle Ben's Whole Grain White Rice will be in grocery stores nationwide starting July 2010.
“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Uncle Ben’s and received samples to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”