From the true colour of carrots to how to spot the difference between kinds of cows, why onions make us cry to the magic behind growing straight cucumbers, Stefan Gates reveals where our food comes from and how it is made.
These clips are taken from the 成人快手 series The Secret Life of Our Favourite Dishes.
Suitable for: KS2 and KS3 in England and Wales, and 2nd and 3rd level in Scotland.
The story behind a salad. video
Practical cooking demonstrations and commentary, explains where the common ingredients for salads come from.
The story behind chicken curry. video
Images, practical cooking demonstration and commentary, explains where each of the component ingredients for a traditional chicken curry comes from.
The story behind fish and chips. video
Images, practical cooking demonstration and commentary explains where each ingredients for a traditional fish and chip meal comes from.
The story behind shepherd鈥檚 pie. video
Images, practical cooking demonstration and commentary, explains where each of the component ingredients for a traditional Shepherd鈥檚 Pie comes from.
The story behind spaghetti bolognese. video
Images, practical cooking demonstration and commentary explains where each ingredients for a traditional spaghetti Bolognese comes from.
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