I tend to go through phases with rice, and right now I've got a surplus of rice in my cabinet that I've been looking to use up in ways beyond just a side of rice, so I was all over this book!

Some gorgeous photography and a really clean layout, this book provides some history about rice, as well as information about different varietals. There is a good balance here of breakfast/meals/sides and even desserts! There are a lot of different rice types used, though many of the recipes provide some flexibility (ex. any short or medium grain rice). There are a lot of different flavor profiles and cuisines presented as well, such as Italy/Spain/Thailand/India etc. Just about every recipe is gluten free or easily made that way (eg. using a GF Tamari instead of soy sauce) and the majority are also vegetarian and pescatarian (there are a couple of meat recipes, but not many), with a number of vegan options as well. While not every recipe has a photo, most of them do, and they look delicious! I seriously bookmarked a ton of recipes, and I'm already contemplating buying some black rice for the first time! There's also a seriously delicious-looking chamomile & strawberry rice pudding that I think I'll be making shortly as strawberry season is upon us! Gorgeous, informative book, with some really interesting and tasty-looking recipes! Definitely one I'd recommend picking up is you're a fan of rice!

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is an interesting book!

There's information about the history of rice as well as information on how to grow it more sustainably and how it's grown around the world.

There are standard recipes for making rice, but Levine emphasizes that a lot of the techniques are up to your preference. The recipes are listed in both grams and ounces. There's a variety of interesting recipes from sweet to savory dishes made from rice. I would have liked some more pictures of the finished foods, but it's an interesting book.

Who doesn’t love rice in some form or another. It is so easy and versatile and yet sometimes it can be hard to figure out how to incorporate it into a dish. Rice is Life gives you the low down on everything from history and growing to preparation as well as tons of delicious and unconventional recipes. This cookbook would be a great addition to anyone’s kitchen.

This recipe book would be a very useful and creative addition to any household. Rice is Life not only gives several unique and delicious recipes, the cookbook also illustrates many types of rice and how they are prepared and where the grains originate from. My favorite recipe was the breakfast sausage fried rice. It will definitely be a staple in my household on Sunday mornings.

There is enough variety within the recipes to satisfy any type of palate. Additionally, the majority of the dishes are reasonably healthy and nutrient dense. My only criticism would be several dishes include allergens. It would be nice to see alternative methods to some of the recipes.