Welcome to the second of our series that explores Austerity Bites, a participative project designed to let young people from across Europe express through film how financial crisis has impacted them.

Austerity Bites: Golden Dawn

This powerful animation illustrates the fimmaker’s fear of Golden Dawn, a far-right political party which has gained ground since the financial crisis.

This film is part of Austerity Bites, a series made by young people across Europe that highlights how financial crisis has impacted them.

Austerity Bites: Missing friends

With many people moving homes as a result of financial pressures, this film shows the increasing number of postcards the filmmaker has to send to stay in touch with friends.

This film is part of Austerity Bites, a series made by young people across Europe that highlights how financial crisis has impacted them.

Six Days of Austerity was a wonderful experience. I really enjoyed sharing my recipes with you – and I was delighted by all the support you gave me in my endeavours.

The first post in the series felt like the bravest post I’d ever published. Braver than…

Hummus

1 Tin of Chickpeas

8 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

10 Tablespoons of Tahini

2 Cloves of Garlic

1/2 a lemon

2 Teaspoons of Ras-el-Hanout

Salt & Pepper to taste

100mls Water

Drain and rinse the chickpeas.

Peel the garlic (this is the only time I’m not…

Kashmiri Aubergines

Vegetable for shallow frying (I’ve little  oil left, so used ghee)

1 large aubergine

4 green cardamom pods, bruised

1/2 tsp fennel powder

1/2 tsp tumeric powder

1/2 tsp dried ginger powder

Pinch of asafoetida (hing)

300g natural yoghurt