Tag: food

The Job of a Food Stylist

B2 – Upper Intermediate

They say, “We eat with our eyes.” Have you ever wondered why food or dishes in magazines look so mouth-watering?

Watch the video below about the job of a food stylist and see what a dish goes through before it is advertised online or on print.

 Discussion Questions:

  1. Describe how Lisa Cherkasky became a food stylist.
  2. Share your thoughts on this kind of profession.
  3. How important is this kind of job?
  4. Do you get hungry when you look at appetizing food photos on books or on TV? Did you get hungry after watching the video?
  5. What are some food you usually crave for?

All About Bananas

B1 – Intermediate

Bananas are very popular fruits all over the world. They have essential nutrients that helps keep you healthy.

Here’s an article that’s all about bananas.  Read about the facts of this well-known fruit and how important it is in some regions or countries.

http://www.english-online.at/biology/bananas/bananas.html

Discussion Questions:

1. What are some of the very common fruits that you have in your country?
2. Talk about some of the food products that your country exports.
3. What are some of your preferences when it comes to fruits and vegetables and how do you like to eat them?

Silence is Golden for New York Restaurant

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Can you imagine having dinner out with friends without engaging in conversation? That is exactly the protocol at a New York restaurant called “Eat”.

Watch the video below and be prepared to share your thoughts about “Eat”. If you can’t access the video, search for: “Silence is golden for New York restaurant” on AFP News Agency’s YouTube Channel.

Discussion Questions:

  1. Explain the concept behind “Eat”.
  2. What is your take on the silent meal?
  3. What are the good things about this kind of meal experience?
  4. Towards the end of the video, how did the diners react to their dining experience?
  5. Do you think this kind of restaurant will fare in your city/country? Why or why not?
  6. What are some of the unique restaurants that you have been to?

8 Foods to Avoid Bad Breath

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C2 – Proficient

We all have different preferences, especially when it comes to food. Depending on one’s location and culture, the list of choices one can have is virtually endless.

Here are some of the world’s worst, when it comes to its foul breath-inducing properties, according to science.

THE 8 FOODS THAT GIVE YOU THE WORST BREATH, RANKED WITH THE POWER OF SCIENCE

Discuss:

1. Did your favorite food/ingredient make the list?
2. What are your favorite types of food?
3. Describe some of the best meals you’ve ever had.

Tacos with Insects

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B1 – Intermediate

A restaurant owner in Mexico is offering tacos topped with insects. He has wild items added to his menu such as scorpions and spiders too.

 Tacos with insects

Discuss:

1. What exotic kinds of food do you know or have tried?
2. Are there exotic foods in Spain?
3. For you, is it okay to use and put insects in our food? Why or why not?