Eggplant

A Turkish farmer has started receiving orders from Italy after he improved the seeds of a region-specific eggplant in the Central Anatolian province of Kırıkkale, making them three times more productive.

METRO Bulgaria is giving a second chance to imperfect fruits and vegetables that do not meet cosmetic standards for size, color and shape, but are delicious and perfectly safe.

Traditional Greek cuisine is very healthy and fresh. Recipes are known for their for their simplicity and the uses of fresh ingredients. It is one of the reasons, along with the natural beauties of the landscape and the warm weather that appeals to tourists. A video posted on YouTube channel “Facts” shows the reactions Irish people have when tasting Greek dishes.

A tasty summer pie, ideal for those who don’t want to bother with preparing the crust.

Serves: 6 Preparation time: 5m Cooks in: 1.40 h Ready in: 1.45 h

Deep purple is its color. It is often likened to dark velvet. Not that it is fuzzy. On the contrary, with a satin smooth surface, it is as shiny as polished marble. It must be the deepness of its color that makes one think of velvet. I'm talking about aubergines. In Turkish, in many cases the term "aubergine purple" is used to stress the intensity of the color purple.