Final recipes book

A balanced diet provides an excellent basis
for getting into the habit of eating ingredients
needed to stay healthy. This means eating a wide
variety of foods in adequate proportions to achieve
and maintain wellbeing, vitality and high living
standards.
We believe that farmers and agri-cooperatives
play a significant role here. Not only do we
provide sufficient quantities of safe, healthy,
nutritious, affordable, authentic, tasty and highquality
food for a growing population, but we also
provide knowledge on food production, meals, food
culture and traditions. Remember that farmers are
the first producers of food.
EU farmers and their cooperatives also contribute
to raising citizen awareness of the importance of
viable and vibrant rural areas. Indeed, these
areas should be visited often to strengthen the
connection between food producers and consumers
and to enhance mutual understanding and dialogue.
Initiatives such as on-farm activities and open farm
Of course, it is also necessary to underline the
importance of being physically active and to inform
the public about the great opportunities to enjoy
outdoor activities in the countryside.
Mealtimes are meaningful social occasions
bringing family members, friends and groups of
people together and this is all too often forgotten.
European agriculture is incredibly rich and diverse
and there are many stories to tell about our
agricultural products. This booklet will help you get
to know more about agriculture in the EU.
We therefore invite you into the kitchen to have
a go at all these recipes, sharing your personal
experiences and enjoyment via social media using
the hashtag #EUFarmRecipes. If you want the
experience to be even more charming, you can try
the recipes and taste our great EU farm products by
travelling around the various countries and enjoying
a few days of rural tourism.
days help to provide closer contact between urban
and rural communities.
So let’s dig in!