EZ rice-and-gravy

I have some instant brown rice that's been in the cupboard for some time, and I had a packet of Southern Home country gravy mix, just add water.....so for one serving I put half a cup of rice, and half a cup of water, and half of the gravy packet in a sauce pan, brought it all to a boil while stirring, and simmered for five minutes.....and it worked! Came out about like the rice-and-gravy side they have in the meat-and-three buffets around here......so Sunday morning was french toast....whole grain rye in a batter of egg and mango-peach punch.....Sunday supper menu is corned-beef hash and eggs....I have popcorn to microwave for the Lakers game.....