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: 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...
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