Rice is an ancient grain found in human houses as far back as 14,000 years ago. According to scientifics, there are more than 40,000 rice varieties. Due to the number of rice types, it is impossible to imagine how many rice dishes there are worldwide.

Mexico is the third biggest Latin American country, and the second most populated after Brazil. Its official name is Estados Unidos Mexicanos (United States of Mexico), and its capital city, Mexico DF, is one of the world’s most populated cities.

For some people cooking is an art, some others believe it is a science. Maybe the truth sits between both concepts since cooking is the art of transforming ingredients into delicious preparations using different techniques.

Food along with water and air are the three essential things humans need to survive. Foods provide the necessary nutrients for the body's proper growth and functioning. There are endless stories on how food saved populations by using it wisely to fight starvation.