Definitions: food security and food sovereignty
Food security and food sovereignty: two expressions that we hear all the time, very similar but referring to two different concepts. Here are the FAO definitions: “Food security exists when all people, at all times, have the physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and […]
What is sustainable food?
Sustainable food is a set of food practices that aim to provide adequate quality and quantity of food for human populations, both now and in the future, while being eco-friendly, affordable and cost-effective throughout the food chain. To dig deeper into the subject: In French: Sustainable food: a guide to understanding everything in 2024 (greenly.earth) […]
A definition: agroforestry
Agroforestry covers all agricultural practices that combine trees (hedges, rows, copses, etc.) on the same plot of land with an agricultural and/or livestock crop… Properly integrating trees and hedges into agriculture makes it possible to increase production, diversify income and ecological services, and ensure the preservation and renewal of natural resources: water, soil and its […]
What is eco-anxiety?
Eco-anxiety refers to anxiety about the environmental crisis and concerns about climate change. It can be both paralyzing and mobilizing, depending on the context, the emotions of the moment and the individual’s personality. It is neither a syndrome nor an official psychiatric diagnosis. Anxiety-provoking media coverage, based mainly on alarmist forecasts rather than on the […]
Going for Zero Plastic: what role for the foodservice industry?
The issue of plastic pollution has become a global priority, and the foodservice sector is no exception to this need for change. The “Zero Plastic in Foodservice” initiative aims to drastically reduce the use of plastic in commercial and institutional foodservice establishments, by adopting sustainable practices and offering environmentally-friendly alternatives. Here are a few aspects […]
Nasser’s recipe for fattouche (Juliette’s father, the author of the novel)
This salad is a specialty of Lebanese cuisine. Served with other hot and cold mezzés, it’s refreshing and delicious. Nasser, a native Lebanese, reveals his personal recipe. Ingredients (serves 2): 100 grams romaine lettuce 1 bunch radishes 1 cucumber 3 heirloom tomatoes 1 lemon pomegranate seeds (optional) fresh mint 2 Lebanese bread cakes olive oil […]
Lebanese ambiance once again with this novel by Juliette Elamine.
Summary of the novel Southern Lebanon, 2006 to 2010: Georges was born in Lebanon, near the border with Israel, within a loving and close-knit family. He roams the archaeological ruins surrounding his home, which become the playground for the games he shares with his little sister, Joumana. At a very young age, the children witness […]
Armenian solidarity
Many regions in the world are suffering! In the case of Armenia, this is unfortunately nothing new… Nagorno-Karabakh, known as Artsakh by Armenians, has been the subject of extreme tension between Armenia and Azerbaijan since the break-up of the Soviet empire. A year ago, an offensive by Azerbaijani forces resulted in negotiations that confirmed Baku’s […]
Terre Fertile: feeding the earth to feed people
For the past 5 years, Lebanon has been experiencing a multi-faceted crisis. Socio-economic, financial, geopolitical, health and humanitarian, it is unprecedented and is hitting the Lebanese people hard. Lebanon’s agricultural sector has not been spared, and with almost half of the country’s population living below the poverty line, access to healthy, affordable food is becoming […]
About upcycling
We fell in love with this Czech artist, who recycles plastic (including the infamous water bottles that still abound!) and transforms them into really cool works of art. https://www.veronikarichterova.com/
Upcycling and recycling, nuances…
Upcycling is the process of transforming raw materials and used products into new, more valuable items. This means using recycled materials to create products with a higher value than virgin materials. The process does not alter the original materials. In the recycling process, on the other hand, waste is treated and transformed into another material. […]
Refugee Food Festival
There’s still time for the Refugee Food Festival France, which runs until June 24! The Refugee Food Festival creates culinary collaborations between refugee cooks and local restaurants or food artisans, in a dozen towns in France and Europe, each year around June 20, World Refugee Day. Everyone works together in a spirit of joy and […]