A vegetarian who was actually more of a carb-atarian and who occasionally cooked horrible hippie food with whatever strange dregs were rolling around in the fridge (sauerkraut burritos, anyone? While I am on my nature loving high, I also have to mention that all the olive trees down here have been flowering and their dainty white petals have been blowing across the rows of scented lavender. In addition to its delicious taste, our Organic Camargue Red Rice is a rich source of nutrients like protein, fibre, and essential vitamins and minerals. At Eat Your Books we love great recipes – and the best come from chefs, authors and bloggers who have spent time developing and testing them.

I’m embarrassed to admit that my relationship with this particular ex contaminated my feelings about vegetarians in general. Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product.Products are tagged with dietary requirements (gluten free etc) only where labelled as such by the manufacturer.

For 250 g of rice bring 2-2,5 times the amount of water to the boil, add the rice and simmer about 40-45 minutes at low heat in the closed pot. You can use it as a substitute for white or brown rice in a variety of dishes, from soups and salads to pilafs and stir-fries. Its name comes from its coloring, which results from pigments in the outer bran layer, and has a pleasantly chewy texture and a nutty flavour.First put the rice in the frying pan with a level teaspoon of salt, then pour in 1 pint (570 ml) boiling water, bring it back up to simmering point, then put a lid on and let it cook very gently for 40 minutes. For several years after we broke up, I projected his condescending sense of superiority onto all the vegetarians and vegans I met. This week I ventured forth into the depths of the Camargue, a beautiful unique landscape and quite different to anything I had seen before. This aromatic grain is named after the Camargue region in France and is known for its deep red colour and nutty, slightly earthy flavour. I am fanatic about rice, a simple food that I am content to eat simply, with just a pinch of that Camargue salt.

Little green shoots popped out of the surface in impossibly long rows that had a bizarrely soothing effect. To grow, rice needs heat first and foremost, with the roots in water and the plants exposed to wind. uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties. And if you're concerned about additives and artificial ingredients, you can feel good about using our Camargue Red Rice. The high-quality Camargue rice that we appreciate and enjoy today has been around since the end of the Second World War.

After four weeks, the water is slowly drained and the floating rice plants sink to the floor and grow roots. If you want to kick the heartiness up a notch, a handful of chopped pistachios or toasted walnuts would be a great addition.