A Commentary on Vegetables- Rice

Hi all! You probably are thinking, "What the heck does she mean by 'A Commentary on Vegetables- Rice'? Rice is NOT a vegetable." Well, yes, I know rice is not a vegetable, but "A Commentary on Grains" does not sound as catchy. Now, about rice. What actually makes this food appealing? So many cultures include rice in their menus, but why? Sure, rice is filling, but why use it to make gormet dishes? Is it the taste? Or the texture? Who knows. Rice has no real flavor, so it does little to enhance flavor. The texture is nothing spectacular either. My theory is that rice was a filler to hold extra juices and flavors, but who can really ever know what makes rice appealing? So next time you make rice, ask your self, "Why am I making rice? Is it because I enjoy the taste? Or is it because I dn't feel like making anything more dificult?" Please do this, and post your answer in the comments bar at the bottom of my blog, as I would love to get to the bottom of the mystery of rice.

Buona Appetite!