In Defense of the Rice Cooker
I can't have rice week without talking about a controversial topic--rice cookers.
Mushroom Risotto
In celebration of rice week, I thought I’d re-publish this post from a Daring Cooks challenge that I did two years ago. My how time flies!
Is Rice a Local Food? You Might Be Surprised!
While rice is a staple for much of the world, it might surprise you to know that "wild rice" originated right in the U.S.! According to Slow Food USA, it is the only grain native to North America.
Bean Recipes Link Up
It's time again to link up your favorite recipes! This week's theme is beans.
My Favorite Bean Soups
Continuing the theme of beans in our Back to Basics cooking series, I thought I’d share some of my favorite bean soup recipes. Don’t feel limited by a recipe though – feel free to experiment by adding beans to your own creations.