British dishes – a must in compulsory cookery classes

The organisers of British Food Fortnight are calling for Ed Balls, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, to include traditional British dishes in his list of the “top eight” dishes that children should be taught in school.

In addition to British dishes such as shepherd's pie, roast chicken, hot pots and fruit crumbles, the organisers hope that schools will teach pupils how to prepare and cook the seasonal British vegetables that accompany these dishes.

Alexia Robinson, organiser of British Food Fortnight, commented: "Traditional British foods are as much a part of our heritage as our castles and churches and are therefore a 'must' to be included on the Government's 'top eight' classic dishes that pupils should be taught."

British Food Fortnight is in its seventh year running, and provides 35,000 schools with resources on incorporating food and cookery-related activities within the National Curriculum. It also offers a network of 9,000 chefs who will work with schools to help them teach children how to cook

This year's British Food Fortnight runs from 20 September to 5 October.

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www.britishfoodfortnight.co.uk

Words: Maria Bracken

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