Although potatoes are one of my favorite foods, lately I have been craving something a little different – perhaps a little lighter.  As it turns out, that something is rice.  Rice is versatile; it can be prepared in so many different ways – from simple to complex and from savory to sweet.  Rice salads are easy and delicious – and a welcome alternative to potato or macaroni salads.  Rice can be fruited or jeweled or prepared as a pilaf.  And for dessert, what could be better than sweet, creamy, rice pudding? 

Rice is also inexpensive; added to a pound of ground meat along with diced vegetables and seasonings, rice can be served as a tasty main dish.  Stretch out stew by serving over a scoop of cooked white rice or serve unadorned as a satisfying side dish to meat, fish, or poultry. 

Rice is a cholesterol-free, sodium-free, gluten-free, easily digested, non-allergenic complex carbohydrate that contains only a trace of fat!  According to USA Rice Federation, "Rice protein, when compared to that of other grains, is considered one of the highest quality proteins. It has all eight of the essential amino acids, necessary building blocks for strong muscles.

Rice is also a good source of other essential nutrients - thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, phosphorus, iron, and potassium. Rice is healthful for what it does not contain as well. It has only a trace of fat, no cholesterol and no sodium. This along with being non-allergenic and gluten free, makes rice especially well suited for persons with special dietary needs."  

Rice is a delicious, nutritious grain that can be served plain or fancy, savory or sweet.  Rice naturally contains thiamin, niacin and iron and is a high quality protein.  Brown rice has had only the inedible outer husks removed.  Although it takes twice as long to cook as white rice, it has a wonderful, nutty flavor and a slightly chewy texture. 

Probably the most widely used of all rice, white rice has had the hull and bran layers removed.  During the milling process, the quantity of some of rice's valuable nutrients is reduced.  In the United States, thiamin, niacin, and iron are added back to white rice along with folic acid. 

White rice has a mild flavor and is the most versatile.  Aromatic rice such as Basmati, Jasmine, Pecan, Popcorn, Wehani, and Texmati add flavor and variety to a meal.  Another popular white rice is Arborio.  With its high starch content, it is the rice most often associated with the classic Italian dish Risotto. 

At the Posh Gourmet, we have several delicious varieties of rice to choose from.  Packaged in conveniently sized boxes, these special varieties of rice are sure to become family favorites!

View our selection of rice, baking mixes and other dry pantry essentials.