Around the world in a bowl of rice: Is My Blog Burning? 4th edition
I have been talking with Alberto about hosting Is My Blog Burning? for a while, and finally decided the time is right for this. Please join us in the newest edition of Is My Blog Burning? on Sunday May 23th. The theme of this one is “Around the world in a bowl of rice”.
A bit of history, in case you've been living behind a mountain and have not yet heard of Is My Blog Burning? :-) It came from a simple yet brilliant idea conceived by our Alberto of Il Forno. The first edition of IMBB was in February, the theme was Soup. Alberto's idea drew participation from far and wide, with food bloggers and none-food bloggers alike from Europe, America, and as far away as South East Asia joining in.
The idea caught on, and has since become a semi-monthly affair, which has so far included a Tartine edition, hosted by the delightful Clotilde of Chocolate and Zucchini, and a Cake Walk, hosted by my girl Renee of Shiokadelicious.
Each IMBB? edition affords us a glimpse into the complexity and diversity that is our world. From Durian Cake in Singapore to the omnipresent Tartine of Paris, we celebrate both the difference and the interconnectedness in our lives.
Having grown up in Thailand, rice has long been the center of my culinary experience. It is also one of the most ubiquitous grains in the world, taking part in cuisines everywhere from the Italian risotti, to Senegalese Ceebu Jën (red rice), and to Thai Jasmine rice.
Now it is your turn. Make us a rice dish that you remember fondly from childhood, or invent a creative one of your own. Move us all a little closer to one another.
The rules, or guidelines, rather, are simple
The theme is Rice, make a dish that has rice as the star.
It can be someone else's recipe that you love, or your very own creation, only please give credit when one is due.
The dish can be made at any time, but please post your result on your (or your friend's) blog on Sunday May 23th.
Photos and recipes are highly appreciated.
Please leave a comment to let me know of your participation, and provide a link to your fantastic rice creation.
I am honored to be hosting this newest edition, and I hope you join us.
Burn, baby, burn!
Welcome back from your travels, Pim!!!
I'm very new to food blogs and I love the whole Is My Blog Burning concept. Thank you in advance for taking on this newest edition. Since rice is one of my favorite foods--and one that was very important in my family, I would like to participate. Could I e-mail you a picture of my rice dish, when I make it? I look forward to seeing all the different rice dishes that will be submitted by people.
Sher
Posted by: Sher | May 5, 2004 11:22:06 AM
Paris, I'm jealous.
Do we email you to notify you of the posted dish?
Posted by: dave | May 5, 2004 11:37:23 AM
Dave,
Thanks for pointing out the omission in my post. I've just added the part about leaving a comment to let me know that you participate.
Leave a comment and a link here to let me know, please. I hope you burn your blog with us.
cheers,
Pim
Posted by: Pim | May 5, 2004 11:45:37 AM
Melissa will be happy with this one. She _loves_ rice. But to do something interesting with it (I don't have any childhood rice dishes that I can remember), that will be fun.
Posted by: Derrick Schneider | May 5, 2004 5:52:10 PM
Rice, our favourite grain. Please count us in. Husband will also cook something.
Posted by: umami | May 6, 2004 6:24:35 AM
Helloooo Pim!
What a wonderful subject, you can count me in!
Posted by: Deb | May 6, 2004 8:31:07 AM
Hi Pim! Count me in for the rice theme! Great idea!
Posted by: Kate | May 6, 2004 8:52:20 AM
Yey! Well done Pim - great theme. And of course, there's a lot of parphanelia and anacdotes to add, such as rice cooking devices...
Here's an issue to consider. When I occasionaly post a recepie, I like doing it on http://wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook. I like the idea of social construction of a vast knowledge base. On the other hand, I can see the appeal of blogs (not surprising, seeing that I own one). There's a lot to be said for the personal voice.
So.. what do you say?
Posted by: Yish | May 6, 2004 9:04:55 AM
Great idea-- count me in! I'm already thinking of a few Southern rice dishes that remind me of gramma...
Posted by: Shaun | May 6, 2004 9:08:04 AM
Count me in too!:)
Posted by: Min | May 6, 2004 11:24:04 AM
Count me in too! Now I just have to decide whether to do sweet or savoury!
Posted by: Angela | May 6, 2004 2:38:34 PM
Rice is a gorgeous theme, I can just envision a whole kaleidoscope of recipes come 23 March. Count me in - my first IMBB, woohoo.
Posted by: Theresa | May 6, 2004 2:50:35 PM
Finally a reason to dive into my _Seductions of Rice_ cookbook which covers China, Thailand, Japan, Senegal, India, Asia, Persia, the Mediterranean, you get the picture. Anyway a simple incentive and lots of spontaneity (could I even find a banana leaf in northern Ontario?) and I'll post something rice based on May 23rd. Good idea!
Posted by: Daphne | May 6, 2004 3:24:48 PM
Thank you so much everyone for such enthusiastic responses. Please do help me put the words out.
This is going to be such fun!
cheers,
Pim
Posted by: Pim | May 6, 2004 11:35:02 PM
hi pim,
i may have to pass you my photos much earlier as i could be away that weekend. ok with you?
and guess what? i may be in bangkok! actually wanted to ask you more about the city. am looking at montien or menam riverside hotel. nearest within budget limit to royal orchid sheraton. is it safe to walk during the day time? or is the river taxi better?
first timer there.
p.s. please email me. thanks!
Posted by: Wena | May 7, 2004 2:28:20 AM
rice!
i'm in!
Posted by: carlo | May 7, 2004 4:26:43 AM
Rice is right up my culinary ally...count me in. I can't wait to come up with something interesting. There aren't any dishes of my youth that would qualify as primarily rice though...unless you could my mom using a box of those chicken and herb flavored rice packets!
No...I will not be making one of those!
Great idea and thanks for hosting.
Posted by: Lenn | May 7, 2004 11:20:00 AM
The possibilities of this IMBB are dancing in my head - ohh boy rice here I come!! I am in.
Thanks Pim - awesome blog.
Posted by: Joe | May 8, 2004 6:29:12 AM
I'm in!
Posted by: marsha | May 8, 2004 7:20:58 PM
I'd love to participate! Count me in!
Posted by: Reid | May 8, 2004 10:21:17 PM
I can't wait! I've been eagerly anticipating the latest Is My Blog Burning event, and rice will fun!
Posted by: Irene | May 9, 2004 7:32:34 AM
hi , my blog is not really a food blog.
But i have been a real fan of u guys.
Thus may i join the IMBB this time ?
name is Sonya here ...
Posted by: Sonya | May 9, 2004 10:02:05 AM
Thanks, Pim! Count me in.
Posted by: Owen | May 9, 2004 10:47:27 PM
hi pim! not sure if you got my email or not, so wanted to be sure you got the message that i'm in for the rice-a-thon. south indian biryani, to be exact.
bisou!
Posted by: isabelle | May 10, 2004 6:05:06 AM
I'll be there. Burning down the blog.
Thanks for hosting.
Posted by: Jeremy | May 11, 2004 4:01:28 PM
Being Singaporean.
hey Hainan chicken rice by the Thames ...thats what I am whipping up . ANyone else in London wanna try ?
Burn chicken burn...
Posted by: mrbbc | May 12, 2004 1:27:47 AM
Just back from a vacation to Victoria, B.C. -- and delighted to see the new edition posted. Talk about a wide open category!!! Count me in.
Posted by: Donna in Harrisburg | May 13, 2004 8:09:18 AM
hi pim,
quick note to let you know that i will put up the pics at my blog. the trip to thailand fell through. ah well. next time.
cheerio! till the 23 May!
Posted by: Wena | May 15, 2004 9:57:02 PM
Hi Pim!
Ooh, rice! My favorite all-time food--I could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Will definitely be participating in this latest IMMB. Thanks for hosting...
Posted by: creen | May 17, 2004 1:19:56 PM
Hey, pim, fyi here's my contribution -http://flow.arrr.net/archives.shtml?20040520 - I know, I know, it's early, but I'll be out of town this sunday (see note inside) sans rice-cooker, and thought I'd post while I can. Enjoy! And I hope I get a few new folk involved in all of this.
Posted by: redbeard | May 20, 2004 1:35:59 PM
I'm in! I'll be on vacation but I've already written the post so I just need to post it this Sunday. Is there an email address to send you the permalink? Or do we just post the link here? Sorry to be so dense! Also I am linking to your post today. Thanks for doing this and choosing such a great theme.
Posted by: Amy | May 21, 2004 7:09:02 AM
Dear Pim
Thank you for inviting me to your "Is My Blog Burning" Edition.
Well, does my post count? Tell me if you want the recipes of the eggplant with miso and the salmon teriyaki style.
Best regards
Roger
Posted by: Roger | May 22, 2004 3:40:18 PM
It's already Sunday here for the last 40 minutes;)
All the best
Roger
Posted by: Roger | May 22, 2004 3:42:01 PM
Pim - I'm playing! Thanks for hosting.
Posted by: jen | May 22, 2004 9:44:25 PM
An early morning/late evening entry:
http://www.obsessionwithfood.com/2004_05_01_blog-archive.html#108529960304925473
Derrick
Posted by: Derrick Schneider | May 23, 2004 1:09:45 AM
What a fun Is My Blog Burning! Thanks for hosting it. Here's my entry: Risotto ala Caprese
http://www.cuisinecapers.com/archives/000033.html
Posted by: Irene | May 23, 2004 4:51:49 AM
And I made Nasi Ulam last Sunday. Here are the details: http://umami.typepad.com/umami/2004/05/imbb_rice_editi.html
Posted by: umami | May 23, 2004 6:07:01 AM
thanks for hosting!
chicken and rice, or arroz con pollo:
http://mipmup.blogs.com/rdm/2004/05/is_my_blog_burn.html
Posted by: mipmup | May 23, 2004 8:07:09 AM
My first IMBB: http://www.livejournal.com/users/redfusion/18234.html
Posted by: Bill | May 23, 2004 1:50:28 PM
First time participant from Chicago (or thereabouts!)
Posted by: Janet | May 23, 2004 2:33:56 PM
For "Is my Blog Burning", I made Hoppin' John. You can see it at http://www.accidentalhedonist.com/article.php?story=2004052317103471
I had great fun researching and cooking this dish! Thanks for hosting!
Posted by: Kate | May 23, 2004 4:20:57 PM
I submit to you now (hopefully not too late) Condoleezza Rice Pudding with Berries of Mass Destruction:
http://www.amateurgourmet.com/the_amateur_gourmet/2004/05/is_my_blog_burn.html
Thanks!
Posted by: Adam | May 23, 2004 9:22:40 PM
Yay! I finally did one!
Is it wrong to use a recipe from another IMBBer? It looked so tasty!
I think I'm posting my blog entry a little late...I didn't start cooking till 10pm.
Posted by: Todd Lemon | May 24, 2004 12:05:09 AM
Well, late as usual. Hope you like it -
http://ymor.blogspot.com/2004_05_30_ymor_archive.html#108587682214538223
Come back soon!
Love,
- Yishay
Posted by: Yish | May 29, 2004 5:32:59 PM
hey Hainan chicken rice by the Thames
Posted by: andry | Jul 1, 2004 2:26:48 PM