Book description
From award-winning author and acclaimed chef JJ Johnson comes a cookbook full of delicious recipes that celebrate the history and versatility one of the world's essential foods. The Simple Art of Rice is a celebration of rice and the many cultures in which this life-giving grain takes pride of place at the center of every table. The recipes are influenced by these global flavors from Asia to Europe, Africa to the Americas, and feature many of the world's favorite dishes. With Danica Novgorodoff, award-winning author Chef JJ Johnson takes readers on an informative and exciting culinary adventure that will help anyone master the art of cooking rice. From iconic savory dishes like Liberian Jollof and Poppy William's Red Rice and Beans to sweet finishes like Champorado, The Simple Art of Rice has a rice dish for every kind of meal and occasion, including nourishing comfort foods and dishes that can be made quickly to transform a weeknight dinner into a feast. The book also features a fool-proof method for turning out perfect rice every time, as well as fascinating information on the role that rice has played in culture and history.
Chew Chew
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Pink Nightmare
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Evil Smith
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Maple Destroyer
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Helmet Destroyer
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Tweety
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Bowler
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Sweetness
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Pepper Legs
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White Dragon
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Red Hot Kevorkian
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch.
Nueva Nova
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. π§ Elevating my reading experience β this app's intuitive controls and organization features make audiobook enjoyment effortless. π±π Effortlessly exploring audiobook worlds β this app's functionality is genius. The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Heartbreaker
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Star Sword
ListenBook's dedication to delivering high-quality sound and user-friendly features has won me over. With this app, I can read anytime, anywhere β it's a reader's dream come true. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic! Finally, an app that supports all my audiobook formats! ListenBook is a game-changer.
Tangerine
I used to struggle to find time for books β now, I listen while doing chores! ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. This app has turned even the most ordinary moments into reading sessions. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Tacklebox
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Dez Bonbon
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Bones
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Waylay Dave
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The Happy Jock
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience