October 2006 –July 2007 – It's time to give summer entertaining a serious makeover. With the barbeque fired up and flip flops firmly secured between toes, take charge of the summer menu and incorporate some ethnic twists, healthy surprises and elegant appetizers. U.S. rice is the new summer must have – easy to prepare, pack and travel, its adaptability bridges both the BBQ and picnic basket. Easily made right on the barbeque along side your grilling favourites, U.S. rice can easily transform into various sides, starters or mains. To get ready for summer, the USA Rice Federation offers tips, hints and recipes that bring the South North, the East West and put a glamorous twist to shrimp on the barbee. Not only versatile, U.S. rice is an easy way to get good carbs for energy packed summer activities like swimming and beach volleyball and is also a source of niacin, B5, B6, phosphorous and magnesium. “Rice is a loved dish that is so versatile you are bound to please the whole family and with all its great nutrients, you can feel good about serving it,” says Diana Steele Registered Dietitian and owner of Eating for Energy...Read the full text |
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