When you buy the large bags of rice, you pay little more than the 10# you bought in the store, it has uses in crafts and there is always someone who is glad to get 5# of it, during lay offs etc.
Or follow some of the rice in a jar recipes and season it and give it for Christmas Presents.
Sorry, forgot this is 2008 and the price went up.
We miss you and are aware that you are working hard, so will be here waiting for your return.
Rice keeps forever, but not the brown rice as it has oil that goes rancid.
I like to store nuts and whole grains in canning jars in the freezer. The glass prevents freezer burn and the freezing keeps the quality.