07.21.09

The Maize Craze…

Posted in Corn at 11:35 pm by cecilia

I was a teenager when I decided to flee my Chinese upbringing and move to the midwest United States. Knowing me, my late father was absolutely convinced that I based my decision on my love for corn. It was understandable. After all, I thought I could survive only on corn if there was no other food around. Read the rest of this entry »

04.30.09

Rice Rice Baby…

Posted in Grains, Rice at 12:30 pm by cecilia

Rice from my pantry

Rice from my pantry - Photos by Cecilia (cecilia@gourmetsenses.com)

米 – Riz – Riso – رُزّ . أَرُزّ . تُمَّن – Arroz – Oriza – Oryza – 쌀

Coming from an Asian culture, I’m no stranger to rice. Chinese people can turn this simple grain into a myriad of shapes and forms for all kinds of occasions Read the rest of this entry »