After nearly a century of farming heirloom rice in Central California, the Koda family is closing Koda Farms due to rising costs and dwindling resources, marking the end of an era for their cherished Kokuho Rose rice and the legacy of a pioneering Japanese American agricultural dynasty.
Keisaburo Koda, a visionary entrepreneur from Fukushima, Japan, pursued various ventures after arriving in California in 1908 before founding a fully integrated rice farm in Merced County in 1927, earning him the title “Rice King of California.”
“That rice smells like the top of a baby’s head after a bath. Milky, sweet, starchy, fresh.”
Upper Crust Pizzeria is a Boston-based chain known for its thin-crust, Neapolitan-style pizzas, which gained popularity for gourmet toppings but faced financial challenges and controversies, including labor law violations and bankruptcy.
The article provides a guide to zongzi, a traditional Chinese rice dumpling, and explores its various regional variations across Asia, highlighting the diverse cultural significance and preparation methods of this delicacy.
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