Summary: Created for nurses who are learning to assist bedridden or incapacitated individuals, this detailed program explores ways to maximize a patient's dignity, comfort, safety, and nutritional needs during mealtimes. Overviewing the main types of hospital diets (clear liquid, full liquid, soft, and regular), the video illustrates methods for positioning the meal tray, arranging food and utensils,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Concocted in the miniature laboratory of the beehive, honey is nevertheless a big business-nearly half a million tons of it are traded globally every year. It has an honored place in history, too, as an ancient Egyptian health and beauty ointment. On top of all that, even some hospitals find it useful! This video reveals the long-standing importance of honey in commerce, culture, and cures,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Not only is the banana the world's most popular fruit-it's also fourth on the list of the most widely consumed products, period. In this video, Chef Paul Merrett meets a man whose mission in life is to rescue the banana from, believe it or not, extinction. In addition, Chef Merrett demonstrates the ins and outs of creamy banana cheesecake, plantain-and-chicken satay, and a deliciously soothing...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Veganism may be on the rise, but for most people milk remains the preferred source of calcium-which we all need to survive-as well as an essential ingredient in butter, cheese, yogurt, and chocolate. This video investigates myths, historical facts, and cultural traditions surrounding the dairy industry's chief product. Why has milk been provided at little or no cost to generations of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: The world's third most popular ingredients after salt and pepper, onions and garlic have long been used for medicinal as well as culinary purposes. And while idealistic Motown fans might see the world as "just a great big onion," Alexander the Great considered the bulbous root essential to a soldier's diet. This video illustrates the diverse uses and benefits of onions and garlic, explaining...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: For centuries they remained a secret deep within the jungles of South America. But now a quarter of the world's people enjoy chilies or other peppers every day, and chili powder is the most popular spice on the planet. This video explores the unique and powerful qualities packed inside the humble pepper, from its distinctive flavor to its incendiary kick to its potential health benefits....
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Moving away from home means moving away from home-cooking, too-a fact that, surprisingly, escapes many young adults new to life on their own. After watching this video, viewers will see how easy it can be to read a recipe, measure out ingredients, prepare all sorts of meats and vegetables, package up and store leftovers, and clean up the kitchen so everything is sanitary and neat. Kitchen...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: In China, the freshness of food is so important that some people shop twice daily for ingredients that are appreciated not only for fine flavors but also for their health-promoting properties. This video follows cookbook author and world traveler Paulette Mitchell to Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town, to visit markets that hum with activity both day and night....
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Typical French home cooking is thrifty and seasonal. It combines an abundance of fresh produce with delicious flavorings, and there are many healthful, light dishes that can be prepared quickly and easily. By watching this video, viewers will learn about basic ingredients-vegetables, meats, cheeses, seasonings-and simple techniques for light French cooking as cookbook author and world traveler...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Whether viewers are newcomers to Chinese cooking or want to fine-tune their existing skills, this video makes it easy to prepare healthful, classic Chinese dishes at home. Paulette Mitchell, cookbook author and world traveler, explains typical Asian ingredients, equipment, and techniques to guarantee success as she demonstrates beef and broccoli stir-fry, mapo tofu with wheat-flour noodles, and...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: The cuisine of Mexico is a fiesta-a celebration of the senses! In this video, cookbook author and world traveler Paulette Mitchell discusses traditional Mexican ingredients, such as fresh and dried chilies, cheeses, vegetables, and beans. She then demonstrates the preparation of tasty recipes including guacamole, two types of salsa, quesadillas, aguas frescas, and chilies rellenos and explains...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Over the course of this video, students will learn the basics about equipment and tools used in foodservice kitchens. Drawing upon the knowledge of five experienced chefs, the video identifies various utensils and pieces of cookware, pointing out how construction affects usage; examines equipment such as commercial refrigerators and ovens, walk-in freezers, and steam tables; and gives an...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: When it comes to cooking well, the secret ingredient is.math! Covering all of the basics, Matt the Mathematical Cook shows viewers how to read a recipe, measure out ingredients, convert recipes to increase and decrease their yields, and perform ingredient cost comparisons involving price and size to determine the best buys in this Telly Award-winning video. Correlates to all applicable National...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: In this video, chef and award-winning cookbook author Paulette Mitchell visits sidewalk cafes and food markets in Paris, Nice, and Marseille to savor the wonderful flavors, memorable sights, and joie de vivre of France. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: What are the ingredients that give Italian cuisine its distinctive flavor? This Telly Award-winning video captures the sights and sounds of Italy as it joins chef and award-winning cookbook author Paulette Mitchell for a tour of Italian food markets. A culinary journey of discovery! Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: This Telly Award-winning video takes viewers on a journey through the beautiful markets of Spain—the place to find traditional and exotic produce and other ingredients that provide the rich flavor of Spanish cuisine—with Paulette Mitchell, a chef and an award-winning cookbook author. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: In this video, comedian Stevie Ray takes on a serious subject: kitchen and food safety. Splitting into "DO Stevie" and "DON'T Stevie," he prepares spaghetti, salad, and apple crisp the right way and the wrong way simultaneously. This silent split-screen format enables viewers to see how to-and how not to!-wash hands, avoid cross-contamination, use knives, treat cuts and burns if they should...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: What's for dinner? is a frequently asked question-but without a proper plan, it can be tough to answer. This video featuring comedian Stevie Ray will help students simplify their lives by planning meals ahead of time. Topics include the steps of meal planning, developing a shopping plan, organizing ingredients, using coupons, understanding nutrition, meal presentation, and the range of meal...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: This video shows how to create a balanced vegetarian diet that incorporates fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Students will see Uncle Stevie-comedian Stevie Ray-help his nephew prepare a simple meat-free meal of black bean chili and cornbread. Discussion topics include the reasons for becoming a vegetarian, the different types of vegetarianism, ideas for meatless meals, key nutrients that...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: As teens explore different ways of cooking, it helps to try dishes that are easy, tasty, and nutritious all at once. This video presents one way to satisfy all three requirements-stir-fry-as comedian Stevie Ray walks viewers step-by-step through the basics. Students will learn about the essentials, including the history of stir-fry, the basics of the wok, what utensils to use, tips on cutting...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: What is the "baseball method" of cracking eggs? What will happen to a muffin if the batter is over-mixed? How high should a muffin cup be filled? Chef Jonathan Locke knows the answers! In this video, Chef Locke demonstrates how to make a variety of healthy, delicious muffins in just a few minutes. Ingredients, tasty "stir-ins," and proper mixing and baking techniques are all addressed....
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: A salad can be an appetizer, an entree, a side dish, or a dessert! In this video, Chef Jonathan Locke discusses salad-making techniques, nutrition information, and fun facts as he prepares tabouli, a Greek village salad, a fajita salad, a green side salad, a pasta salad, and a fruit salad. Tips and tricks of the culinary trade will have viewers making salads of all sorts just like a pro....
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Today we're going to be talking about super foods-foods which pack a really dense and powerful nutrient punch, says Chef Jonathan Locke. In this video, Chef Locke explains why the following are so healthful to eat: avocados, black beans, blueberries, broccoli, cantaloupe, dark chocolate, oats, onions, salmon, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and yogurt. He then proceeds to use a variety of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Using a microwave effectively and safely is a no-brainer-or is it? In this video, Chef Jonathan Locke promotes the advantages of using a microwave as he explains how one works, what (and what not!) kinds of containers to put in one, how to correctly vent and position a container for best cooking, and how to heat up some basic types of food. He also strongly cautions against potential hazards of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010