Rice Food

Hao Guangcai x Italian painter Dominicano
Rice dishes for everyday life
Connecting food and imagination

In a corner of the city, there is a mysterious restaurant.
They don't sell anything else here, only rice dishes.
It is said that those who have eaten there,
It will bring back the most beautiful memories in my mind...

The news spread wider and wider.
There was a long queue outside the store.
What delicious secrets does this restaurant hold?

Rice is the most important staple food in Asia. Besides cooked rice,
Rice has also been skillfully transformed into all sorts of dishes and desserts.
Using imaginative stories to recreate the process of making rice dishes.

About the Author

Hao Guangcai / Author

A key figure in Taiwan's children's book era, his unique style of storytelling in rhyme sets his works apart. Through imaginative plots, he effortlessly guides children to understand various aspects of life. He excels at using storytelling to explore important life issues, delivering profound and engaging content.

Paolo Domeniconi / Illustrator

Born in Crevalcore, Italy, a town known for its fog and frogs, he became a freelance illustrator in 1992 after completing his art degree and working in advertising for several years.

Dominiconi is hailed as a "king" in the Italian illustration world. His compositions are meticulous, his line art exquisite, and he excels at computer coloring, yet manages to create a delicate and warm hue reminiscent of watercolors and pastels. His color schemes are vibrant, and his use of light and shadow is ever-changing. He is adept at creating a magical realism atmosphere, drawing readers unconsciously into a captivating realm of imagination. His works published in Taiwan include "Does Daddy's Beard Miss Me?" and "Lola and Me."