The chips are down in Belgium as heatwave hits supply of frites
(The Guardian Belgium)

Reduced yields are putting national dish and `symbol of Belgium´ under threat Belgium food vendors are praying for rain as the hot weather puts supply of the country´s national dish, frites, under threat.The current Europe-wide heatwave has shrunk the country´s early crop of potatoes by around a third, compared to an average year. Without very significant rainfall over the next few weeks, the key September and October harvests could be smaller still. Related: Brussels` battered chip shacks to get revamp Continue reading...