In late 2012 we released our original report on arsenic in rice, in which we found measurable levels in almost all of the 60 rice varieties and rice products we tested. Our most recent testing and ...

If you use mulch in your landscape, chances are it has thinned out over the summer and is in need of refreshing. If you’ve been putting off this chore, consider this: Mulching isn’t just about ...

Leaf mulch and grass clippings are nutritional organic materials that can be recycled to benefit your plants, combat soil erosion, correct clay soil or adjust the pH caused by pine needles.

Fall mulching also gives you a head start on next spring. As the mulch breaks down over the winter, it adds essential nutrients to the soil, giving your plants a boost once warmer weather arrives.

I eat rice multiple days a week — and used to exclusively make it in a pot on the stove. It’s a deceptively easy task: Measure, rinse, add water, simmer, steam, and less than half an hour ...

What's the best rice cooker for 2024? Rice is a versatile staple that can be used in so many dishes or as a simple side to your dinner. Cooking it may seem straightforward, but achieving that ...

"You can add mulch to the top of the soil ... you can add compost or organic matter like raked leaves, peat moss, rice hulls, ...

There are tens of thousands of varieties of rice. Sticky (or glutinous) rice does not contain gluten; the name refers to its texture once cooked. The grains hold together, making them easy to ...

If you are making rice just to use for fried rice, start with the right type of rice depending on the style of fried rice you’re making. For example, Chinese-style fried rice typically uses ...

With Halloween fast approaching, Hull City Council is reminding the local community to think sustainably when disposing of their pumpkins. Traditional carving activities result in millions of ...

At Rice, students from diverse academic backgrounds and career interests can take unique cross-disciplinary classes such as the Big Questions courses which examine enduring and not-so ...

Rice vermicelli are thin, long form noodles made from rice grains (not to be confused with cellophane noodles, made from vegetable starch). Commonly used in Asian soups, salads and stir-fries ...