In the rice kitchens of the American South, Africans introduced the preference that once the rice was steamed, each grain was meant to be cooked separate from the others, each on its own.

That said, there can be little doubt that our environment does indeed shape our culture – in this instance, the interdependence of rice farmers may “lead to more collectivistic cultures.” While rice ...

Globally, rice is a mainstay — it’s the primary food staple for more than 50% of the world’s population. But while eating rice may be a cornerstone for sustenance, preparing it — and doing ...

It built cities and fed colonies, but it turns out enslaved Africans didn't just plant the cash crop – they likely introduced its cultivation to the US.

The difference between rice at home in West Africa and rice in the American South was more than just freedom versus enslavement. There were new dangers, from pathogens and parasites to alligators ...