It sits quietly in bowls, supports entire meals, and rarely gets any credit.
I thought that was unfair.
So I decided to give rice a little spotlight.
In this illustration series, rice takes on a new role. It becomes a hair accessory, a bridal veil, a headband, a pair of headphones, a decorative ribbon, and even a tiny fashion statement.
Part of my ongoing grocery-list-inspired collection, Rice to Meet You celebrates the everyday ingredients that quietly show up for us, yet rarely get to be the main character.
This time, the rice gets the stage.
Welcome to my LALATOWN, where even rice has its fifteen minutes of fame.
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Posted Jun 1, 2026
Rice to Meet You
Proof That Rice Deserves Better Publicity
Rice is usually asked to stay in the background.
It sits quietly in bowls, supports entire meals, ...