Discover the fascinating history of the melon: from old cultures to exquisite Japanese delicacies

Discover the fascinating history of the melon: from old cultures to exquisite Japanese delicacies

The fascinating world of melons: Enjoy delicious fruits from Europe

The melon is not only a popular fruit in summer, but also a real vitamin bomb. With her sweet and lush pulp, it not only delivers delicious pleasure, but also important vitamins and mineral salts.

The campaign "I love fruit & vegetables from Europe" is committed to promoting the consumption of fresh and seasonal fruit and vegetables. In Germany, this campaign is managed by a group of Italian agricultural producers and supported by the European Union. You would like to help you discover the versatile world of melons.

The history of the melons dates back thousands of years and it has already been appreciated by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans for their sweetness and juicy. In some cultures, the melon was even a symbol of fertility and prosperity and was used as an offering for the gods.

Today, melons in Japan are grown with great care and given away on special occasions. They are considered real delicacies there and can be sold at astronomical prices.

melons are extremely versatile and are suitable for both sweet and hearty dishes. For example, try the delicious Melon Gazpacho:

Melon Gazpacho

ingredients for 4 people:

• 1 melon
• 4 tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 1 paprika
• 1 onion
• olive oil
• vinegar
• salt and pepper
• fresh mint leaves for garnish

Preparation:

1. Cut the melon, the tomatoes, the cucumber, the peppers and the onions into large pieces.
2. puree all ingredients into a smooth, creamy soup.
3. add olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and stir well.
4. cool the Gazpacho for at least an hour.
5. garnish the gazpacho with fresh mint leaves and serve it.

Discover the delicious world of melons and celebrate the summer with this precious fruit. With "I love fruit & vegetables from Europe" you can be sure that you enjoy high -quality and fresh products that come from Europe.

Enjoy it. It comes from Europe!

Further information and recipes can be found at: www.ilovefruitvegfromeurope.de

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