"Before this evening, I’d never really stopped to consider rice—how versatile it is, how many varieties there are, where it’s grown. I was honoured to be part of a small group who shared our food memories, traditions and recipes that hold rice as the foundation. We laughed, we cried, we were emotional—yes, over rice! I didn’t realize that here in Canada we consume mostly U.S.-grown rice and I learned all about the sustainable practices and high-quality standards behind it. From the food to the d