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Rice has often received credit for health-giving properties. Boiled rice, which is easily digested by people recovering from illness, is sometimes eaten...

Risotto is one of the most important and beloved traditional Italian dishes, particularly in Milan. It is served immediately and eaten warm, which is...

In Asia, many people eat rice three times a day. For them, rice is life; but, in this Japanese fable, a “holy man” seems to have given up eating...

Masala dosa is a traditional southern Indian dish that has become popular all over India.The batter for this recipe has rice and black gram beans, making...

Promoting locally produced rice sustains cultivation of the crop, which leads to the country’s economic growth.(Photos: R. Raman, AfricaRice) A celebration...

Mrs. Manful serves Waakye with pepper sauce, fried fish, grilled chicken, and boiled egg. (Photo: R. Raman, AfricaRice) With a fascinating historical heritage,...

(Photo: IRRI) Innocent-looking rice plants also engage in courtship and marriage. The rites are simple, devoid of an elegant and expensive entourage. The...

Long ago, when the world was new and peaceful, trees grew tall and strong, flowers bloomed, oceans and swift rivers rippled under sunny skies, and animals...

The Adventures of Gabby Ghas cover. (Photo: Chris Quintana) More than being entertaining, a well-told story may serve as an agent of change and cultural...