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Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

  Crispy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet—this sweet and sour chicken is a family favorite that’s easy to make at home. Ingredients For the Sauce: 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup distilled white vinegar ½ cup sugar 3 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons soy sauce ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1½ tablespoons cornstarch For the Chicken: ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 heaping teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⅔ cup water 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for cooking) 1 pound chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks For Finishing the Dish: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks Instructions Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Bring to...

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Greek Farmers Drive Tractors to Parliament Demanding Financial Aid

 

 Scores of bright-colored tractors were parked outside Greece’s parliament on Tuesday, horns blaring, as thousands of farmers expressed their frustration over soaring production costs. The Mediterranean country’s cost of living has spiked, leaving farmers struggling to make ends meet.

The slow-moving convoy, consisting of approximately 200 tractors, journeyed from the central Greek town of Kastro, covering 120 kilometers northwest of Athens. Greek flags, black flags, and protest banners adorned the tractors, with one powerful message: “Without us, you don’t eat.”

In a poignant display, some farmers carried mock coffins and funeral garlands, symbolizing the dire situation they face. They parked their tractors in front of the parliament building in the capital, an area typically frequented by tourists observing the changing of the guard ceremony. Amid flares and chants of “Don’t bow your heads,” the farmers made their voices heard.

These Greek farmers, whose demands mirror those of their counterparts across Europe, have spent weeks staging sporadic blockades along highways and in rural towns. Their plight is compounded by the aftermath of major floods that devastated central parts of the country last fall.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the situation in a television interview, expressing his government’s willingness to continue discussions with the protesters. While he ruled out additional tax breaks and concessions, he emphasized the need for dialogue.

Police were deployed to help divert highway traffic during the protest, as the farmers sought financial relief from the government. As the cost of living continues to rise, their tractors became a powerful symbol of their struggle, reminding everyone that without their hard work, sustenance would be at risk.


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