Brunch Wild Rice:

1/2 c.uncooked wild rice
1 tsp.salt
4 slices bacon,diced
1/2 c.celery,sliced
salt to taste
1/4 c.salted cashews
4 c.water
1/4 c.butter
1 small onion,finely chopped
1/2 c.sliced mushrooms,coarsley chopped
1/4 tsp.pepper

Place rice,water & salt in a saucepan.Bring to a boil.Reduce heat, cover,let simmer, 45 minutes or till tender.

Uncover & fluff with a fork.Simmer 5 additional minutes.Drain any liquid.

Fry bacon till crisp,drain on paper towels,after bacon has cooled,crumble into small pieces.

In a skillet,melt butter & saute onions,celery & mushrooms till tender.Add rice & seasonings.Heat thoroughly.

Just before serving, top with cashews & crumbled bacon pieces.