Best Rice

There's a good mix of agribusiness and small farming here. The top of Italy is a huge river valley, almost the same size as the central valley in California. No surprise that the most famous dishes in Milanese cooking are based on rice.

While rice cooks, melt butter in smaller saute pan and cook shrimp and fish until cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Dried basil 1/2 tsp. If you use a boxed broth, consider adding a half cup of white wine or additional tomato sauce.

In Asia, small rice farms are more common, and the smaller farms grow what is termed paddy rice. Photo courtesy of iStockphoto/Thinkstock Believe it or not, rice fields, such as this one, are all over Italy.

Even though the sun is setting earlier, the temperature of the water is cooling, and some 2012 garden favorites are already a memory, there's still a riot of color in the garden. Olives and capers might be nice as well.

Spread the pumpkin chunks on a greased shallow pan, toss them with oil until well-coated and roast until they yield to a fork, about 20 to 30 minutes. Read more of Locavore Recipes » Tags barley , buckwheat groats , Hausman , Hungry Locavore , Judith...

The sheath protects the undeveloped buds between the leaf and the stem. The rice plant (Oryza species) is one of the most important grain crops in the world and has been cultivated since ancient times.

In addition to rice, they will also eat seeds, fruits, nuts, worms, small fish, slugs and insects. Rice fields provide nourishment for many types of water fowl and birds, in addition to some woodland animals and fish.

The torrential rains and flooding in the Deep South have wreaked havoc on people there: More than 60,000 have lost their homes and 102,00o are applying for emergency assistance, according to a report from CBS News .

Peat moss arrives at the store in dried, compressed bales, but it comes from peat bogs, in Canada, Europe, and New Zealand.Public concern over these bogs has resulted in improved wetland conservation and management policies, according to the CSPMA.Like...

Taste, add more stock if necessary, stir. You can also add bits of cooked chicken, ribbons of ham or small raw shrimp, which will cook easily in the hot broth. Like the other recipes I've passed along, risottos can incorporate nearly any vegetable.

It grows best at average summer temperatures of 75 to 90 degrees F. Grow your own: The growth and development of sorghum is similar to corn, but the key to success is in the temperature.

Try this easy spring dish of silky leeks, brightened with carrots and rice. (Check and add more water if the leeks begin to over-brown.) Read more of Locavore Recipes » Tags Hausman , Hungry Locavore , Judith Hausman , leeks , locavore , recipe , seasonal...

It will be eaten with the traditional trilogy of Creole food; ‘riz, grains, carry' which stand for rice, beans (or lentils), the carry being the main dish itself. In time of low money and not far away in the past many Creole only had rice and bredes...

The genomes of these older and locally adapted plant varieties hold the key to developing crop varieties that can meet the challenges of agriculture in the 21st century, Jackson says.

Heat thoroughly, seasoning as desired. A few handfuls of winter greens, such as mustard or Savoy cabbage, are good additions to this meal, too. For those who prefer it, small red beans make a good substitution.

Thread the pork and about 2/3 of the pineapple chunks onto four skewers. “I couldn't be a teacher in the conventional sense,” says Douglass. As food growing projects coordinator, Douglass has contracted with upstate farmers through a grant from the...

When only a few plants need protection, cut a round of cardboard, cloth or heavy paper, slit it to the middle, and install it as a skirt around the plant's main stem (a 'cabbage collar').

According to the USDA National Nutrition Database for Standard Reference, ¼ teaspoon of Saffron spice is a good source of Vitamin B6, Iron and Potassium, and a very good source of Vitamin C, Magnesium and Manganese.

The anthers of a rice plant, which are the male reproductive organs of a plant, produce up to 3.4 micrograms of gibberellic acid. Giberellic acid-3 is the most widely used form of gibberellic acid.

In February and March the fragrant blossoms are the first to signal the coming of Spring. We would munch on them for a healthy, low fat, energy boost. When cooked, they actually look and taste more like apricots than plums.

Red, white and yellow lentils are decorticated, i.e. they have their skins removed. Lentils are often mixed with rice resulting in a complete protein eaten by the many vegetarians in India.* French Green (or Puy, from volcanic French soils, Dark speckled...

Oranges and grapefruits, clementines and tangerines, key limes and Meyer lemons are all “in season” in the winter.Lemon, lime and orange liven things up—and not only in sweets.

In a vintage cookbook already on my shelf, I found Mrs. Donald knew her stuff. Yield: about two dozen triangles. I've always liked the satisfying crunch of food with dry textures: rice cakes, crackers, matzohs, and muffins and toast without butter.

Next spring, consider adding amazing Amaranth as an attractive edible annual.pictures copyright DavidofDeLand, Carrie Lamont and Xenomorf Are a familiar garden ornamental annual for some gardeners.

Lucky Goldilocks may have enjoyed Baby Bear's hearty porridge, but she could never have gotten so rosy-cheeked and flaxen-haired on instant oatmeal. I know the stuff is still a better choice than Krispy Kremes, but I've never liked those over-sweetened,...

Mix remaining olive oil and lemon juice with sugar. Lemon juice 1 tsp. If you have large leaves and time to practice, you might be able to achieve the tidy, cylindrical pieces served in restaurants and even available canned.

For best results, bring the soup back to a boil, and allow it to simmer until it reaches your desired consistency. Tags Lists , soup , soups , stew , stews Grated Potato For each cup of soup or stew, add about 3 tablespoons of thinly grated potato during...