Are you ready and willing to support the (food) revolution?
Food Revolution is an initiative created by celebrated chef Jamie Oliver to help improve access to fresh, nutritious foods and the skills needed to cook. Sounds good to us!
The Jamie Oliver Food Foundation creates food education programmes and gets involved at a national and international level by influencing government policy.
What’s Food Revolution Day?
Food Revolution Day (20th May) is about celebrating the foundation’s success so far and bring attention to what needs to improve in food education and public health.
Access to good, fresh, real food can transform lives and it’s key to people’s health. In an age of ever rising obesity levels it’s more important than ever to improve people’s ability to make healthy food choices.
What can I do on Food Revolution Day?
- Firstly head over to the Food Revolution website and sign up!
- Check out the BrainPOP UK food topics below to help you make healthy, informed choices about your food
- Get cooking with Jamie’s 10 Food Revolution recipes
- Get cooking with your kids or students
- Take part in the international omelette challenge and create an omelette that symbolises your nation
- Try out Moby’s favourite recipe!
What are BrainPOP’s food Topics?
To celebrate Food Revolution Day BrainPOP is making the Nutrition topic our free featured movie, but here’s a list of BrainPOP’s food related topics you can use too.
Moby’s Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
Naturally Moby’s favourite foods are orange so it’s not a huge surprise that Moby’s favourite recipe is butternut squash and carrot soup.
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 small squash, peeled and diced
- 1 finely chopped leek
- 100 ml milk
- 500 ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and black pepper to taste
- couple of springs of fresh thyme
- nutmeg
Method
- Cook the squash, carrots, garlic, and leek in the butter in a large covered saucepan over a medium heat for about 7-8 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add the stock and honey then bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until the veggies are tender (usually about 20 – 30 mins)
- Divide the squash mixture into thirds and process in a food processor or blender until it is smooth (alternatively you can mash them by hand – especially if you prefer it a bit chunky!)
- Return to the saucepan and add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
- Add milk and heat through.
- Garnish with the thyme and enjoy!
