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People Foods Gourmet Eat Raw Movement Local Planning

Id ESLPod_0477_CN
Episode Id ESLPod 477
Episode Title Planning a Gourmet Meal
Title Planning a Gourmet Meal
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Many Americans are very interested in gourmet cooking. They might watch "cooking shows" (television programs where professional cooks show people how to make something) or read "cooking magazines" (magazines filled with descriptions, photos, and recipes for food). Recently, there have been some interesting "trends" (things that begin to be popular with many people in a large area) in gourmet cooking.

One of these trends is the "raw" (uncooked) food "movement" (something that many people are interested in and support). People who are part of the raw food movement believe that raw foods are healthier than cooked foods, so most or all of the foods they eat are uncooked. Many of these people are "vegetarians" (people who do not eat meat) or "vegans" (people who do not eat anything that comes from an animal, including meat, eggs, and milk), but some of them eat raw meat as part of their diet.

Another recent trend in gourmet cooking is "farm-to-table cooking." People who choose to cook this way believe that fresh, "locally grown" (grown nearby) foods are healthier and "tastier" (with better flavor) than other foods. Whenever possible, they try to buy foods from local farms and cook with them the same day that they were "harvested" (picked; taken off the plant). These people eat only "seasonal" foods, or foods that can be grown in the local area at that time of year.

Similarly, the "eat local" movement is based on the idea of eating foods that are grown or "raised" (referring to animals that live on a farm) nearby. "Proponents" (supporters) of the movement believe that eating locally helps to keep money in the local economy and is better for the environment because food does not have to be transported over long distances.

Topics Food + Drink

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