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BBC World Service – The Food Chain, How ‘Bangla Town’ changed a nation’s food culture
The legacy of Bangladeshi-run restaurants in London’s Brick Lane An Indian curry house is one of the most popular places to go out for a meal in the UK, and is part of British life. But many people do not … Continue reading
The mistake that changed chickens forever | BBC Global
For most of history, chickens were kept for eggs, not meat. That all changed 100 years ago after this one error – capitalised upon by one very entrepreneurial American woman. This is the story of how that mistake gave birth … Continue reading
Coffeeology (YEP, COFFEE) with Peter Giuliano | alie ward
When did coffee get into our mouths? Who’s right when it comes to the best coffee? What’s the most ethical way to enjoy it? What about the cats that eat the beans? How will climate change affect your morning coffee? … Continue reading
How Croissants Conquered France
Croissants are the most popular food from France. But in a cuisine so well known for its complicated dishes, why is a small pastry the thing that France and the world is obsessed with? Subscribe for more videos in the … Continue reading
The 6 Deadliest Mushrooms
Some of your favorite mushroom recipes might use toxic ingredients! These are the top killers worldwide among fungi, from morels to webcaps. Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him) […]
Sorry, German Bread is Better than Yours.
According to the bread register of the German Institute for Bread (because, of course there is such a thing), there are now more than 3,200 officially recognized types of bread here. So what makes German Bread the BEST in the … Continue reading
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