"Eat French fries. Twice a week. At least." The unusual request seems easier than not touching your face, at least. "Like many countries, Belgium is fighting its own coronavirus outbreak, with 47,859 confirmed cases. And like many other countries, that has led to some unexpected economic problems needing to be sorted out -- namely, what to do with a huge bumper crop of potatoes." A staple in Belgian cuisine, frozen potatoes account for 75% of the country's potato processing. But as restaurants close or limit service under quarantine, the demand for frozen potatoes has plummeted, creating a massive surplus and straining industry freezer space. Hence the nationwide invitation.
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