The Food Programme
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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- The UK's first permanent Food Museum in Stowmarket aims to connect people to where their food comes from through interactive experiences and hands-on programs for children to learn about food growing and cooking.
- The Food Museum challenges people's perspectives on food by presenting various issues and encourages critical thinking about food choices, aiming to foster a greater understanding of the social, environmental, and health aspects of food.
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The UK's First Permanent Food Museum
The podcast discusses the establishment of the UK's first permanent food museum. Located in Stowmarket, Suffolk, the museum aims to cast light on the past, present, and future of food. It offers interactive experiences for visitors, including hands-on programs for children to learn about food growing and cooking. The museum focuses on interpreting processes, traditions, and food stories, highlighting the significance of food in our lives.
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