Rice

Arborio: Is a white rice that is milled to remove the husk and bran, and is the most widely used rice for risotto recipes.

Basmati: Is a very fluffy, light, fragrant white rice. Is grown in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains, and is milled to remove the husk and bran.

Brown Rice: Is whole rice with the tough outer husk removed. It absorbs four times its volume in liquid. It has a nutty flavour, and a chewy texture.

Short Grain Rice: is a great dessert rice.

Wild Rice: interestingly, this is not really rice. It is a nutritious aquatic grass that takes 35-40 minutes of cooking time. Is often mixed with other rices because of its strong flavour.