Ethiopia coach Ashenafi Bekele has showered praises on Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan, labeling the iconic striker as one of 'Africa's great'. Gyan has joined joined the league of an extra-ordinary African footballers after reaching the 50- goal milestone. The former Sunderland hitman capped an incredible international career by scoring in his side's 5-0 demolishing of the East African country in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. And coach Bekele has hailed the Ghanaian super star. “Gyan is a good player and wonderful player, he was good today and helped Ghana ,” Bekele told the Press. “I think he is a great footballer not only in Ghana but in Africa.”

Try Injera Tacos and Yellowfin Tuna Kifto at Union Market’s New Ethiopian-Inspired Stall Chef Hiyaw Gebreyohannes grew up in his mom’s traditional Ethiopian restaurant, first in Toronto, then Michigan. But in recent years, he’s been trying to find new ways to make the cuisine hipper and more approachable in order to “put it on the American dinner table.” In New York, he launched Taste of Ethiopia, a line of microwavable Ethiopian meals available in Whole Foods and Wegmans. And now, he’s moved to DC, where he’ll open Gorsha Ethiopian Eatery, a fast-casual stall in Union Market. If you’re familiar with Ethiopian food, you’ll recognize the flavors but not necessarily all of the ingredients and preparations. For starters, Gorsha is offering basmati rice bowls, even though rice isn’t a staple of the Ethiopian diet. As Gebreyohannes explains, rice bowls are more accessible and easier to grab-and-go than the spongy injera bread that typically accompanies an Ethiopian meal. That said, the dishes will still come with some injera and optional baked injera crisps. Beyond the bowls, Gebreyohannes is also offering “injera pockets,” or as he calls them, “Ethiopian tacos.” Customers can choose from three proteins and five types of vegetables. Riffing off of kifto, a chopped raw beef dish mixed with spiced butter, Gebreyohannes prepares raw yellowfin tuna marinated in Ethiopian spices and olive oil. And rather than offering doro wat, a popular chicken stew, he simply sautés the chicken in berbere. Bowls and “pockets” are completed with a choice of toppings and sauces, which again veer untraditional. Instead of ayib, a mild fresh cheese, Gebreyohannes has create a white honey sauce that will balance the spice of the meats. You’ll also find pickled shallots, corn salsa, berbere daikon, and more. On weekends, Gorsha—whose name means to feed someone from your hand to their mouth—will also offer some off-menu specials promoted on social media. One of them will likely involve injera topped with berbere smoked salmon and yogurt-parsley cream cheese.

Why runners are reaching for teff, the new supergrain If you've walked down the health food aisle of any supermarket lately, you've probably seen teff, or its ground-down cousin, teff flour. Teff is the latest "superfood" to hit American food shelves and thanks to its nutrition profile, it has caught the attention of one health-conscious group in particular: runners. Contrary to what Americans might think, teff is not new. It has been a staple for centuries in Ethiopia, where it's often made into that delicious sourdough flatbread called injera, which is common in Ethiopian restaurants. It also happens to be the main component of the diets of many of Ethiopia's running elite, including Haile Gebrselassie, marathon world record holder; Kenenisa Bekele, 10,000-meter world record holder; and Tirunesh Dibaba, outdoor 5,000-meter world record holder. Here's what runner-chef Elyse Kopecky and four-time Olympic runner Shalane Flanagan had to say about teff in the cookbook they co-authored, "Run Fast Eat Slow: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes." "We snooped around to see what Shalane's competition eats and discovered the nutritional powerhouse that is teff. An ancient East African cereal grass, teff has been a staple of Ethiopian cuisine for thousands of years. With all of the running prowess coming out of Ethiopia, we couldn't help but explore the magic of this tiny grain." Tiny grain, big nutrition What makes teff such a nutritional powerhouse? This poppy-seed-like grain is high in protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and vitamin B6. It contains high levels of lysine, the amino acid that our bodies use to build and maintain muscle tissue. It's gluten-free and easily digestible, so it's good for people who have Celiac disease or other digestive conditions. And it has a low glycemic index, so it's a good choice for diabetics or others who need to closely regulate their blood sugar levels. So, yeah, teff has a lot going for it, and it doesn't hurt that it tastes great and can be used in a wide variety of sweet and savory dishes. Hits and misses I had heard a lot about teff within my running crowd and decided to give it a try. I made teff porridge, teff pancakes and teff peanut butter cookies and got mixed reviews from my family. My eldest daughter and I both loved the teff porridge. Its unique, sweet and nutty flavor broke up the monotony of my usual morning oatmeal. My youngest daughter was not impressed with the teff pancakes, deeming them a poor replacement for the fluffy white variety. But she did love the teff cookies (which are nothing but teff, peanut butter, maple syrup and coconut oil,) so that's a big win. Getting my pre-teen to eat a cookie loaded with protein, calcium, vitamins and iron and consider it dessert? I'll definitely be making more of those. But the big question is, has all of this teff made me a better runner? I have been eating teff semi-regularly for about two weeks now, and I will say that I feel a bit stronger when I run. Maybe it's psychological, or maybe it's the iron — a nutrient I don't often get enough of. Teff also leaves me feeling fuller for a longer period than my traditional bowl of oatmeal. Did teff magically turn me into the next Shalane Flanagan? Nope. But it did give my diet a nutritional boost and introduce me to some great new recipes. Will someone please pass the (teff) cookies? https://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/teff-grain-Ethiopia-running

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Ethiopia is an attractive country for investors EHPEA, the Ethiopian association for growers and exporters, has 140 members who produce and export fruit, vegetables and flowers. Yemishrach Berhanu, responsible for the promotion of the association, indicates they are present at various fresh produce fairs to promote their members’ products. They also participated in the Macfrut in Rimini. “We promote strawberries, avocados, mangoes, pineapple, herbs, beans and various other fruits and vegetables.She continues: “Besides, we want to emphasise that Ethiopia is an attractive country for investors. There are various interesting projects, and the government supports those financially as well. Interest rates are low, so there are plenty of reasons to ask for some information. An area of 1,000 hectares has been set apart for investors.” Yemishrach says Ethiopian companies export much to Europe. “Important buyers are Germany and the Netherlands. The UK is also a major buyer. We are planning to export even more in the future, and the government supports us in that. The great thing is that we produce year-round, and so we always have supply. Europeans are mostly interested in snap peas and fine beans Source: Freshplaza