How Long to Watch “Food”?

FOOD is a brand-new, fact-packed magazine show that tells viewers everything they need to know about the food they buy and where it comes from. Recorded at Laverstoke Park Farm, the programme tackles topical food subjects to arm viewers with up-to-the-minute consumer advice on the best and cheapest ways to fill their shopping trolleys. Presented by food critic Jay Rayner, consumer champion Anna Richardson and food author Ravinder Bhogal, the team examines the truth behind British food production. Ravinder travels the globe to retrace the incredible journeys made by various types of food - on this show it's the humble cherry tomato, which starts its life in deepest Morocco. Meanwhile, Jay Rayner examines how the UK could become more food self-sufficient and how its production might have to change. He also looks at an alternative to cod that is both delicious and bountiful in the UK and asks why consumers are failing to include in their diets. Each week, the butchers at the farm help Jay carve up a whole animal to demonstrate the best and cheapest cuts. This episode shows where minced beef comes from and explains what braising steak is, as well as showing how some of the less well-known cuts can also be the tastiest . Jay and Anna also examine the nation's biggest food neurosis and look into the age old debate: what's best - butter or margarine? Plus, the Rotting Room documents the daily decay of food, including bread, dairy products, fish, meat, fruit and vegetables. And viewers are shown best-practice guides on how to store foods to ensure they stay fresh for longer. Don't buy your food until you've watched this show.