

A Food Museum – can it make us care about food?
Aug 27, 2023
Explore the UK's first permanent Food Museum in Stowmarket, Suffolk. Discover the Thrills and Grills Program for children, ancient maize from Mexico, and a 50-year-old bean slicer. Step inside the dairy cottages frozen in time and learn about documenting working-class food. Delve into complex food issues, including the impact of the meat industry and regenerative agriculture.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Thrills and Grills Program at the Food Museum
01:32 • 15min
Ancient Maize and a 50-Year-Old Bean Slicer
16:37 • 3min
Exploring the Dairy Cottages: A Snapshot of Life Frozen in Time
19:13 • 2min
The Challenges of Documenting Working-Class Food and the Evolving Nature of Food
20:44 • 2min
Exploring Complex Food Issues
22:35 • 6min