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Europe's spring has so far proven far colder than predicted, and the implications for the continent's food supply are starting to become a real worry. Since mid-April the Balkan states have seen temperatures plunge from near-record highs to unseasonal lows, bringing snow and ice to much of the region. "It was very warm, we even had temperatures of up to 30 one day, and then all of a sudden it dropped to minus. The fruits and all of this are all destroyed, it's over, if there are any apples left it will be good," said Franjo Crnković, a fruit farmer in Croatia. And in Poland, many strawberry fa...
Euronews (English)
Ingredients for 4 people: 2 onions2 tablespoons olive oil2 avocados½ tbsp lemon juice300 ml vegetable stock200 ml coconut milk200 ml creamA little saltPepper from the mill1 pinch of sugar4 slices of toast1 clove of garlic4 tablespoons butterAlso:Cream to garnishTomato flakes to garnish Preparation: 1. Peel and dice the onions finely. Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the onions until translucent. 2. Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit and skin. Rub one half with lemon juice and wrap in plastic and chill. Puree the rest together with the steamed onions, the stock, the coconut milk a...
FoodCentrale (English)
Washington (AFP) - Chilly weather and common respiratory infections often go hand in hand. Reasons for this include people gather inside more in winter, and viruses survive better in low-humidity indoor air. But there has been less certainty about whether lower temperatures actually impair human immunity and, if so, how. Now, a new study published Tuesday in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology details a previously unknown way that the immune system attacks viral intruders inside the nose -- and finds it works better when it's warm. These discoveries could pave the way for an eventua...
AFP
To avoid catching a cold this winter, measures to counter Japan’s very dry, cold winter air can help; things like humidifiers, regular gargling and these days most importantly, medical face masks. As winter deepens, here are a few simple ideas borrowed from the Japanese to incorporate into your daily habits to help protect you from the cold: GingerThe age-old quick fix when feeling chilly is ginger, which has been known widely since ancient times for its ability to aid blood circulation and warm the body. Tea lovers can add ginger to their drinks, either as a slice or as minced ginger. If grat...
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