Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts

Friday, May 24, 2024

Worms, insects infest Gaza bound food stuck rotting in Egyptian sun

 
Worms and insects are eating up shipments of food originally meant for the people of Gaza. The trucks carrying them have been stuck on the Egyptian side of the border for weeks after Israel closed the Rafah border crossing in early May.



Saturday, February 4, 2023

Superfoods and the environment - Avocados and blueberries from South America

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Superfood fruits - good for us, but bad for the environment? Growing avocados and blueberries requires a lot of water; and because they’re usually transported to Germany from other continents, that also leaves a large carbon footprint.



Thursday, April 14, 2022

Will the war in Ukraine worsen global food shortages?


The UN is warning of a ‘perfect storm’ of crises for developing countries as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has upended the flow of food, fuel and money around the world.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has upended the flow of food, fuel and money around the world.

The UN warns the conflict’s cascading effects could affect nearly 1.7 billion people.

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Kabul's markets full of food, but no-one has money

 

The start of a harsh winter is accelerating Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis. Since the Taliban’s seizure of power, and international sanctions, the economy has gone into freefall.

The collapse of the previous Afghan government and the withdrawal of Western support have led to soaring unemployment. Few can afford to feed their families or heat their homes.

One million children are at risk from severe malnourishment. The United Nations has now issued an urgent call for aid for the country. 

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Eating Japanese Food In Asakusa, Tokyo


 

Time for a snack in Asakusa! Join us while we eat all the local tasty Japanese desserts and snacks ranging from dango, shaved ice, red bean + more!

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Will roots save the world? | DW Documentary


 


Humanity faces major challenges. Could roots hold the answers? It’s possible: Research shows that roots have the potential to provide food for the world's population, stop climate change and help extract resources in an environmentally friendly way.

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Tokyo’s Ikebukuro Food & Shopping Street View Adventure

Ikebukuro is one of the biggest neighborhoods and train stations in Tokyo, famous as being a university student area and the largest department stores in the world - SEIBU, TOBU - it’s worth a look and we’ll explore and see what’s up today.
 


Thursday, May 27, 2021

Top Foods At A Japanese Highway Rest Stop Near Mt. Fuji


 

Driving can be awfully hard work, but thanks to the majesty of Japanese pit stops all our on the road needs are met. We chill out with Mt Fuji, enjoy some interesting pit stop snacks and even find a very interesting Japanese omiyage rarely seen by most travelers to Japan.

Friday, February 12, 2021

MUST TRY Singapore CHEAP EATS! Hawker Street Food Tour of Singapore


 On this food adventure, I went on a cheap eats in Singapore to see what best items you can get at the Hawker Center street foods. And there are many different types of dishes from different cultures like curry, noodles, rice, pork, chicken, etc.


Friday, February 5, 2021

NEW Tokyo Station Food Spots & Tour


 

Tokyo Station has recently been renovated and I wanted to show you all my new favorite Japanese food spots and can't miss locations at the Station. Tokyo station added 66 new stores for a total of 153 stores

Saturday, November 28, 2020

When food becomes scarce – high-tech farms of the future | DW Documentary


Agriculture will have to change drastically in the future if it is to meet global demand. Food production will become increasingly difficult in the face of growing challenges like rapid population growth, climate change and soil exhaustion.

 

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Savouring the Past


 In a culinary journey that goes beyond mere recipes, we explore the hidden history of four popular dishes, from Andalusian paella to the Levant’s fattoush.  

Monday, November 9, 2020

I Tried Japan's WORST Food (So You Don't Have To)

 


Japanese cuisine boasts the most delicious food on the planet. BUT there are spectacular exceptions. Continuing our Journey Across Japan, we find the worst food in Japan, stay in a log cabin and discover an incredibly creepy location.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Why beef is the worst food for the climate


Our consumption habits emit billions of tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Our diets account for one-fourth of those emissions. The food we eat emits so many greenhouse emissions because of the land it takes to grow it, but it also has something to do with biology. This video explains why the production of some foods emit more than others, and which foods to avoid to be a more climate-conscious consumer.

Monday, July 29, 2019

Korean Dogs: Friend or Food


The dog meat industry and animal rights activists face off as South Korea considers banning killing dogs for meat.


In South Korea, dog meat has been on the menu for centuries, with about 2 million dogs believed to be eaten every year.
But strict government regulations and a growing animal rights movement are cracking down on the industry.
Today, consumption is declining, especially among younger generations who see dogs as pets, not food.
But dog farmers argue there's no difference between raising dogs and raising cows, pigs or chickens. And that the ancient cultural practice has health benefits.

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