c("Gradually add the rice to a large quantity of boiling salted water; boil rapidly for 12 minutes, then drain well.", "Spread on a tray and separate the grains with a fork to allow each grain to dry perfectly.", "Fry the bacon and onion; sprinkle over the rice.  Toast the almonds in a pan until golden brown.", "Put the rice, cucumber, almonds, capsicum and pineapple in a salad bowl.", "Add French dressing and toss lightly.", "Refrigerate until serving time. Cheers,  Doreen Doreen Randal,  Wanganui.", 
"New Zealand.")