A story of fruit and vegetables
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When going into a supermarket, one finds a great range of fruit and vegetables-but honestly- the offer is boring. All our countries have a rich history of old and forgotten varieties which have their own stories to tell. Some names are very creative and some are very funny. Some
names
are
related
to
the
taste
and
usage
(Joiser
Einmachkirsche - cherry for stewing), some to the colour or shape (Ziegenhorn - Goat horns) and some were given the name of a queen (Kรถnigin Luise - strawberry) Our time travel just started and will going on for some time. Students learnt a lot about their ancestors but mainly they started to think more about their own consumption and shopping habits. This book was illustrated by children from Austria, Turkey, Wales, Ireland and Lithuania.
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication/communication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
My name is MIEZE SCHINDLER, I was almost forgotten. My small berries taste excellent and are perfect for making jam.
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Hi, I am the most well-known sweet pepper in Austria -NEUSIEDLER IDEAL . One can make salad or stuff me with rice.
I am the king in May – MAIKÖNIG - I am the first butter head lettuce in the year.
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As I am shaped like the horn of a goat, my name is ZIEGENHORN BELLO. I am a spicy pepper and should be used in tiny portions.
I am named after a queen - KÖNIGIN LUISE - and exist for almost 100 years. You can’t buy me in the supermarket, only at local producers, as I am very sweet and soft.
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I am JOISER EINSIEDE KIRSCHE (cherry) and perfect for stewed fruit. My skin is almost black and tastes tartish.
Hi, I am BOLAGA, I am a heart cherry and ripen very early. There are only a few trees of my sort left.
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I am beet BOB. I've got a lot of vitamins - A, B6, C as well as minerals - magnesium, copper and folic acid.
Hello, I am PUMPKIN HEALY. I work as a doctor. I protect children and adults from a cold, flu and other viruses.
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I am PUMPKIN BUDDY. I make friends with a heart, brains and blood. We are a good team together!
Good day to you! My name is sir MICHAEL PAMPKINION. I am from a well known fairy tale "Cinderella". I was turned into a royal carriage in there. I loved being a part of this story. And the ball! Everything was perfect!
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I am beetroot BEET. I am very healthy because I am packed with lots of vitamins. If you want to be a sportsman, choose me! I have got brothers and sisters. Choose to eat us!
My name is MISS POTATO. I live in the ground. I am afraid of worms. I like to listen to my dad's Mr Potato stories. I'd like to have two centipedes and a mole cricket as my pets. I also dream of riding the mouse one day.
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I am potato Tukas - a very talanted football player. I play this game together with my brothers on the field between potato furrows. I am the coolest in my team!
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