CHARLESTON, S.C. — Among the biologists, geneticists and historians who use food as a lens to study the African diaspora, rice is a particularly deep rabbit hole. So much remains unknown about how ...

Rice is the most popular grain globally, supplying energy, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. Over half of the world's population relies on rice as a staple food. Rice ...

If you've never heard of Carolina Gold rice, don't worry, you're not alone. Despite its crucial role in shaping the food culture of the American South, Carolina Gold was almost lost to history. But ...

Today, foods associated with the Southern U.S. have a reputation for being a bit on the heavy side — sumptuous, meaty, occasionally deep-fried. Think fried chicken, mac and cheese, shrimp and grits, ...

Cooking rice may seem like a rudimentary skill, but rice can be a tricky dish to perfect. The general rule of thumb to properly cook your rice is to use a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part rice, but ...

A person scoops cooked white rice from a black pot with a wooden spoon - kazoka/Shutterstock Cooking rice feels deceptively simple until you realize the instructions on the bag don't scale. Double the ...

Long-grain white rice is not as difficult to cook on the stove as it may seem. Be sure to rinse excess starch off the rice first and remember the 2:1 water to rice ratio. After your rice is boiled, ...