Summary: Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet. In this video, Chef Paulette Mitchell discusses the variety of fruits and vegetables available while demonstrating preparation and cooking methods. Chef Paulette also demonstrates easy and delicious recipes including fruit kabobs, fruit smoothies, fruit ices, vegetable pizza, and a veggie tortilla roll-up. Correlates to all...
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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...
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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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: In this video, Chef Andrew Zimmern tours a Spanish restaurant and gives students the basics of Spanish ingredients, tapas, and regional dishes, topped off with a dash of Spain's rich history and culture. The program also features an interview with restaurant owner Josh Thoma, who talks about the popularity of Spanish foods. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards...
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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....
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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...
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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.
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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....
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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...
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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,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Current nutritional and dietary requirements recommend limiting fat content in a healthy diet. Guidelines from the USDA and food labeling regulations make it easier for consumers to make healthy choices. This informative program not only discusses low-fat cooking but also gives examples of cooking techniques as well as several delicious recipes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: When it comes to nutrition today, one size doesn't fit all. That's why the USDA created MyPyramid, a food guidance system that emphasizes a more individualized approach to improving diet and overall physical fitness. After watching this video, your students will have a clear understanding of the food pyramid's history, the six themes incorporated into the MyPyramid system, the main components...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Healthy, delicious, and appealing..whether raw or cooked..vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. This video examines various ways to prepare vegetables to retain nutritive value, color, texture, and flavor. Details simmering, steaming, baking/roasting, microwave, and other methods.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: This video shows young people how to prepare quick, easy, and nutritious snacks and mini-meals using utensils and equipment found in most kitchens. Because all family members can have busy schedules, teaching teens and 'tweens to do some basic food preparation is helpful for everyone. All recipes are simple to prepare with ingredients easily purchased in supermarkets. Safe use of kitchen...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Strong consumer demand for leaner-bred livestock and cuts that are smaller and less fatty has transformed the meat industry. Tasty meals featuring beef, lamb, and pork once again are staples all across America, and this video explains why in six well-illustrated segments. How Much Meat Do We Eat? offers a statistical overview of meat consumption. Nutritional Value of Meat addresses protein,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Most young people know how to open the refrigerator-but how many have the confidence to cook up a square meal? In this video, Mike Colameco, producer and host of PBS's Colameco's Food Show, offers empowering, easy-to-follow lessons for students who are intimidated by the kitchen. Mike guides viewers through the creation of two nutritious, tasty meals: pork loin with potatoes and spinach, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Most people agree that the main purpose of food is to keep us healthy and energized for life's daily challenges-but some foods have richer meaning. This program examines some of the world's major social, cultural, and religious occasions and the foods that are central to them. Students are familiarized with culinary symbols and traditions associated with a variety of cultures, including the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: One 93-minute video. A Meridian Production.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Too many people shop for groceries without a clue about what they really want or need. In this video, Mike Colameco, producer and host of PBS's Colameco's Food Show, helps students keep their brains turned on after they enter the supermarket. Mike demonstrates that smart food purchases-accomplished on a reasonable budget-will lead to healthy and flavorful meals. With a well-organized shopping...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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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: 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Despite both an abundance of food and detailed nutritional labels, we as Americans are still unsure if we're getting the proper amounts of vitamins and minerals in our diets-so unsure that we spend around three billion dollars annually on supplements. But what is it exactly that vitamins and minerals do in the body? And are we already getting enough nutrients from what we eat or should we use...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005