Saturday, July 23, 2011

Summer Splash! Uncle Ben's Whole Grain White Rice Review & Giveaway





 My maiden name was Rice and when I was in high school I dated a guy named Ben for awhile. This led to a lot of Uncle Ben's Rice jokes. LOL But even though I got teased about it, I never stopped enjoying the food that was my namesake. I love rice in all its varieties and Uncle Ben's has always been my favorite brand. So I was excited to have a chance to try their newest variety. Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Rice is definitely something to brag about.

For our review, we received two packages of Whole Grain White Rice to try out. The packages are pretty small and I wasn't sure it would be enough for my whole family. When when it cooks up, it actually makes a lot more then I expected. The grains came out nice and fluffy and with a little seasoning, were a tasty side dish. Its also a great source of fiber. But the best part about this rice is that is that it is quick and easy to prepare. It just takes three easy steps and ten minutes, and its done.  All you have to do is add water, let it boil, stir, and serve.



The whole grain rice is only one example of dozens of the tasty varieties of rice available from Uncle Ben's. Check out their website to see everything they offer or just cruise down the rice aisle in your local grocery store.  Uncle Ben's is available in retailers nationwide including ShopRite and Acme. The website also offers lots tasty recipes as well as coupons and promotions. If you are looking for a quick and simple side dish for all your meals, check out Uncle Ben's today.


One lucky winner is going to receive a few packages of Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Rice to try for themselves. To enter, just visit Uncle Ben's and tell me another variety you would love to try. For additional entries, you can do any of the following, but you must complete this initial entry first. Any entries that do not follow these guidelines will be deleted.

1) Subscribe to my blog by email
2) Follow my blog on friend connect
3) Blog about this giveaway with a link to New Age Mama and Uncle Ben's(5 Entries)
4) Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway using the button at the top of this post (Daily)
5) Become my friend on face book  or a fan of New Age Mama on Face Book (one entry each)
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9) Post this giveaway on any sweepstakes site, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (1 entry each)
10) Become a fan of Uncle Ben's on face book
11) Sign up for the Uncle Ben's Club
12) Enter Rita's Uncle Ben's Rice Giveaway at One2Try


This giveaway will end at midnight on  8/6/11 and is open to the continental US only. Only one set of entries per person/household or IP address. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to Ubcle Ben's for offering this great prize!


***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***

326 comments:

BethElderton said...

The Whole Grain Medley sounds good (I'd choose the Ready Rice)
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Lois S said...

I would like to try UNCLE BEN’S® Long Grain & Wild Rice in the different flavors
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Lois S said...

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lovepoetes said...

I would love to try the Whole Grain Instant Brown Rice.

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eclairre said...

I want to try the lemon salmon with spinach, rice, and tomatoes.

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sodahoney said...

i like READY RICE® Whole Grain Brown

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Kristen said...

I'd like to try the Broccoli Rice Au Gratin.

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I entered the giveaway at One2Try

Unknown said...

I'd love to try UNCLE BEN’S® Long Grain & Wild Rice Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil ... it even has lentils in it. yum! Thank you for this opportunity!
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PAIGE said...

I'd like to try the Tex Mex Rice Wrap.
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Miss Sarah said...

We love their Whole Grain and Wild Rice Original Blend. We use it often in one of our favorite chicken and rice recipes.

Thanks for the giveaway!
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I entered at One 2 Try.

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Suburban prep said...

I would like to try the wild rice.
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I'd like to try the Country Inn Broccoli Rice Au Gratin.
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Fawn said...

I would love to try the Country Inn Chicken & Wild Rice
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Lori B said...

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I'd like to try the Whole Grain Creamy Chicken flavor rice

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~dab said...

I love their White Rice (always have - it's all I buy) but I'd be willing to give UNCLE BEN'S® WHOLE GRAIN WHITE BROCCOLI CHEDDAR a try :)

ann said...

Broccolit rice au gratin
is one I would like to try



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Sarah said...

I would love to try UNCLE BEN’S® COUNTRY INN® Broccoli Rice Au Gratin! Thanks for the chance to win! :)

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eclairre said...

wanna try Beef and Rice Casserole

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Unknown said...

I would like to try the Whole Grain White Sweet Tomato flavor.

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Misusedinnocence said...

I would love to try the whole grain brown rice.

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wigget said...

i'd like to try the jasmine rice

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bison61 said...

the ready whole grain medley

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Jackie said...

I'd like to try the Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice.
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~dab said...

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clynsg said...

I would like to try the Basmati rice variety.

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lolamichele said...

the whole grain medley brown and wild sounds wonderful

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Mugsy5808 said...

I would like to try their cajun style rice.
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Sweet Tomato sounds yummy!
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I'd like to try the Roasted Garlic
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I would like to try the UNCLE BEN’S Long Grain & Wild Rice Fast Cook Recipe.

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