Nice rice - sake maker grows against the grain
A rtisan sake maker Masa Shiroki struggles to maintain his balance as his rubber boots squelch in the water and mud of his Abbotsford rice paddy. That's right, his rice paddy.
Fraser Valley Farm and Food series: Sake maker grows against the grain in Abbotsford
Sake maker Masa Shiroki wipes his brow after labouring in his Abbotsford rice paddy.
Meatless Monday: How to make spaetzle
Spaetzle is a traditional German dumpling or noodle boiled in water or broth then pan fried in butter.
Huat kuih maker steaming up a storm
THE fragrance of freshly steamed rice cakes or huat kuih (prosperity cakes) fills the home of the Ooi household, a sign that an important celebration in the Chinese community is drawing closer.
Rice-a-cronies
These good buddies could wind up as even closer cellmates. Federal prosecutors yesterday said seven men arrested as part of a massive crackdown on insider trading were part of “a circle of friends who essentially formed a criminal club.” The tight-knit group of traders and analysts swapped illegal stock tips...
S. Korea's ancient 'farmer drink' to hit US
A centuries-old Korean rice wine is enjoying a renaissance at home and in Japan, and is set to make inroads into a major new market as it gains ground on better known beverages such as soju.
Electronics-makers try to lure consumers into "ecosystem" of the company's products
Derek Rice calls the iPod the gateway product, the gadget that turned his into an Apple household. A few years after buying the portable music player, he dumped his Windows-based desktop for an Apple MacBook. Now he also owns an iPhone and iPad.
TRADITIONAL CLAY POT MAKER WORKING HARD TO MEET DEMAND DURING PONGGAL
NIBONG TEBAL, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- As Indians get set to celebrate Ponggal,or the harvest festival, this weekend, traditional clay pot makers are workingday and night to ensure the supply is enough to meet the high demand. A new clay pot is a must during the Ponggal, celebrated in the tenth monthof the Tamil calendar, the harvest month. The highlight of the celebration will be the cooking of rice ...
Small Bites: Widmer's W'12 Dark Saison, Rice Hippie Snacks, Silpat mats
Today's menu includes a new seasonal beer from Widmer Brothers, a new film that tackles food labeling, an Oregon-made rice snack, and a calendar full of February food events.