Food & drink
Food & Drink
Of all the available indicators available to economists and analysts, this may be the best one: the Pizza and Quiche Index.
If you've ever pondered why your morning coffee in Tallinn or Vilnius seems to be cheaper than in Rīga, a new campaign on the 'ManaBalss' (My voice) petition site may have the answer.
While it's sometimes nice to be number one in Europe, this may not be one of those times. Fresh statistics published February 1 by Eurostat are likely to lead to a hangover.
The Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) has signed a contract with “Manufacture Francaise des Pneumatiques Michelin” worth EUR 150,000 for analysis of gastronomic potential in Latvia, according to the information available in the Electronic Procurement System, LETA said December 28.
Nothing says Christmas in Latvia like the smell of freshly-baked gingerbread ('piparkūkas'), so with that in mind, here are some recipes you might like to try at home. Sometimes, dough recipes are passed down from generation to generation and every family will have its own variations. Here, we offer a few different gingerbread recipes.
The zander of Burtnieks has been a value of the Lake Burtnieks (Burtnieku ezers, also called Burtnieks) for decades. This year, work has been started to develop the trademark of Burtnieks Zander (Burtnieku zandarts). An application has also been made for its inclusion in the register of protected geographical indications of the European Union, Latvian Radio reported December 21.
Latvia is to hand over tonnes of mineral fertilizers to the World Food Programme in an effort to help countries affected by serious knock-on effects of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Scientists from the Latvian University of Biosciences and Technologies (LBTU) are currently working on an innovative, biodegradable casing and packaging for cheese created from whey, LBTU Food Technology Department's lead researcher Sandra Muižniece-Brasava told Latvian Television on November 8.
The rapid price increases of energy resources, minerals, and plant protection products also have a significant impact on the cost of grain cultivation. In the long term, this will also affect grain quality, and bread quality is likely to change, Latvian regional television ReTV reported on October 17.
Kicking off the day with a cup of hot coffee is a daily routine for many. However, recent price rises make this morning staple almost a luxury item.
The owner of one of Latvia's leading independent breweries is warning that the brewing industry will face severe trouble unless it is included in government energy price mitigation measures.
Bottles of syrups and some alcoholic beverages will be added to the range of packaging that can be deposited, according to amendments prepared by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development and approved by the government, the Ministry said on September 20.
Potato harvest is in full swing across Latvia. Farmers estimate that the harvest would be better than last year but nothing too spectacular, Latvian Radio reported on September 8.
In real life and the parallel life of social media, there is currently a lot of discussion about whether the 2022 mushroom season is bad, awful or terrible.
The historic Vidzeme market, which has been run-down for years, might be renovated part by part, Rīga City Council has decided after several years of attempts to find a tenant, Latvian Radio reported September 2.
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