Talk About Food

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Describe Food

• The dish is delicious, tasty, luscious, mouthwatering, tempting, appetizing , scrummy
• Yummy?? - children-speak
• It's spot on
• It's perfect
• over-cooked
• under-cooked
• oliy
• creamy
• runny
• smelly

sinfully savory

Obese (adj.) = medically over-weight Obesity (n.)

Do you eat healthy food? Why?

Eat the rainbow

Eat your five a day (5 portions of fruit and veg )

Go on a diet

Have you ever been on a diet?

Eat in moderation

Eat a balanced diet

Vegetarian Vegans flexitarian

I'm on a low carb diet

Atkins diet

a balanced/well-balanced diet

mediterranean diet

muesli

pig out

Healthy Eating Plate

plums

honeydew melon

guacamole

greek Yoghurt

Salt and Vinegar Crisps

Nuts, raisins and currants

peanut

almonds

oats

bluebery muffins

What food do you like?

I love/adore ___ I am rather partial to ___ I am fond of ___ I tend to_(w) eat ___ I tend to_(w) avoid ____ I veer_away from __

barbecue

dolma

poultry

biryani

I like chinese cuisine I love India dishes

I Like Italian food

My favorite dish is ... Spaghetti bolognese

Iranian food

lemonade

far too good to me

Do you cook?

I am fond of cooking. I love to cook, my signature dish is ___.

I dabble in cooking every now and again.

I like to rustle up a ___.

I like to rustle/whip something up in the kitchen.

Follow recipes

Play it by ear = improvise (no plan)

OR I like to wing it.

make it up as I go along

It's a stress buster in the lockdown.

stir-fry / stir fry

I dont have a knack for cooking.

I cook scrambled eggs.

apron

I'm really into cooking.

I have culinary skills.

When I'm in the mood.

lasagne

pineapple rice

macaroni

dumpling

plant-based diet

fussy eater

seasoned cook

• flip up the lid.
• sprinkle /ˈsprɪŋk(ə)l/ it over your food

Food-related Vocabulary in English

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fatty, salty, starchy, filling, comfort foods.

a squirt of

Kitchenware

• pots
• pans
• shelves
• flour
• sugar
• salt
• vegetable oil
• seasonings
• canned goods
• bread
• eggs
• milk
• fruits and vegetables
• meats

potato

saute

Foodies

Nutrition

Nutritious (adj.) Nutrition (n.) (uncountable) Nutrient(n.) (countable)

Macronutrient /ˌmækrəʊˈnjuːtrɪənt/

Carbs Good (unrefined / unprocessed) - whole grains, veggies/veg, fruits Bad (refined / processed) - white rice / bread / pasta

Sugars - table sugar

Fibre - beans, legumes, pulses, chickpeas, lentils

Protein - fish, legumes, meat, nuts

Fat - oils, flaxseed fat, olive oil, saturated fat vs. unsaturated fat , avocado oil, canola oil

Micronutrients /ˌmaɪkrəʊˈnjuːtrɪənt/

vitamins - minerals - Calcium, Potassium

Vocabulary	Sentence
culinary /ˈkʌlɪnəri/	By any measure, fish and chips are an integral part of the British culinary landscape.
cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/	The cuisine in Japan is low in fat.
famine /ˈfæmɪn/

Seafood

Name	Picture	Sentence
Cod /kɒd/ /kɑːd/ & Haddock /ˈhædək/		The two types of fish that the Brits prefer dipped in batter and fried are cod and haddock, most of which are fished outside of British waters these days and have to be imported. And as the cost of cod and haddock has risen and been passed on to the consumer, those British consumers have actually sought out cheaper alternatives to fish and chips. Perry has managed to keep the cost of a medium cod and chips to just under eight pounds, which is around 10 bucks. I like cod with a sprinkling of salt and vinegar on the chips, although sometimes I do go a little wild with a squirt of Thousand Island dressing.
Mackerel /ˈmækrəl/		We catch a lot of mackerel in British waters, but the British people have never particularly liked mackerel.
Caviar /ˈkæviɑː(r)/
Oyster /ˈɔɪstə(r)/		It happened to oysters in New York in the 1800s, to sushi in Japan, to caviar, brisket, lobster
Lobster /ˈlɒbstə(r)/
Crab /kræb/
King Crab
Tuna /ˈtjuːnə/ /ˈtuːnə/

Japan Food

Name	Picture	Sentence
Sushi /ˈsuːʃi/

Beef

Steak Doneness Guide

How would you like your steak done?

Sauce

Name	Picture	Sentence
Curry /ˈkʌri/ /ˈkɜːri/ Sauce		No judgment, he likes curry sauce on his chips.
Thousand Island Dressing		I like cod with a sprinkling of salt and vinegar on the chips, although sometimes I do go a little wild with a squirt of Thousand Island dressing.
Tartar /ˈtɑːtə(r)/ /ˈtɑːrtər/ sauce		I like get down with a little tartar sauce.

Egg Dishes

Name	Picture
egg yolk /jəʊk/ vs white
omelet/omelette /ˈɒmlət/ /ˈɑːmlət/
fried eggs
boiled eggs runny yolk boiled egg soft boiled eggs medium boiled eggs hard boiled eggs over cooked boiled eggs
scrambled eggs

Nut

Name	Picture
sunflower seeds
chestnut /ˈtʃesnʌt/
hazelnut /ˈheɪzlnʌt/
pistachio /pɪˈstæʃiəʊ/

Food

Name	Picture
coleslaw /ˈkəʊlslɔː/
gumbo /ˈɡʌmbəʊ/

Grain

Dairy

• parmesan cheese

Dessert

Name	Picture
croissant /ˈkwɑːsɒŋ/

• pastry
• tart
• custard
• pasta
• crumb

Nutrients

Macronutrients

• carbohydrate /ˌkɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪt/ (carb /kɑːb/)
• Protein /ˈprəʊtiːn/
• sugar
• fibre
• fat

Micronutrients

• mineral /ˈmɪnərəl/
  • calcium /ˈkælsiəm/
  • potassium /pəˈtæsiəm/
• vitamin /ˈvɪtəmɪn/

Dish

Name	Picture	Sentence
batter /ˈbætə(r)/		The two types of fish that Brits prefer dipped in batter and fried are cod and haddock, most of which are fished outside of British waters these days and have to be imported.
lasagne /ləˈzænjə/ /ləˈzɑːnjə/
macaroni /ˌmækəˈrəʊni/
dumpling /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/
sweet rice dumpling
steamed bun
steamed stuffed bun
ramen /ˈrɑːmən/ noodle
soba/ˈsəʊbə/ noodle
udon /ˈuːdɒn/ noodle
mashed /mæʃt/ potato		I mash the potato.
shepherd's /ˈʃepəd/ pie
coleslaw /ˈkəʊlslɔː/
gumbo /ˈɡʌmbəʊ/
congee /ˈkɒndʒiː/

Cooking Method

• frying
• boil
• caramelise / caramelize
• bake
• cook
• stir fry
• saute

What are the main macronutrients?

Carbs Good (unrefined / unprocessed) - whole grains, veggies/veg, fruits Bad (refined / processed) - white rice / bread / pasta

Sugars - table sugar

Fibre - beans, legumes, pulses, chickpeas, lentils

Protein - fish, legumes, meat, nuts

Fat - oils, flaxseed fat, olive oil, saturated fat vs. unsaturated fat , avocado oil, canola oil

micronutrient vitamins - minerals - Calcium, Potassium

Do you eat healthy food? Why?

Eat the rainbow

Eat your five a day (5 portions of fruit and veg )

Go on a diet

Have you ever been on a diet?

Eat in moderation

Eat a balanced diet

Vegetarian Vegans flexitarian

I'm on a low carb diet

Atkins diet

a balanced/well-balanced diet

mediterranean diet

muesli

pig out

Healthy Eating Plate

guacamole

greek Yoghurt

Salt and Vinegar Crisps

Nuts, raisins and currants

peanut

almonds

oats

bluebery muffins

What food do you like?

barbecue

dolma

poultry

biryani

My favorite dish is ... Spaghetti bolognese

Iranian food

lemonade

far too good to me

Fruits

Name	Picture	Sentence
Citrus /ˈsɪtrəs/ Fruits
lemon /ˈlemən/
lime /laɪm/
orange
tangerine /ˌtændʒəˈriːn/
pomelo /ˈpɒmələʊ/ / pummelo /ˈpʌmələʊ/
grapefruit /ˈɡreɪpfruːt/
blackberry
blueberry
cranberry /ˈkrænbəri/ /ˈkrænberi/
strawberry /ˈstrɔːbəri/ /ˈstrɔːberi/
raspberry /ˈrɑːzbəri/
mulberry /ˈmʌlbəri/ /ˈmʌlberi/
gooseberry /ˈɡʊzbəri/
cap gooseberry
waxberry /ˈwæksbəri/
avocado /ˌævəˈkɑːdəʊ/
banana
pomegranate /ˈpɒmɪɡrænɪt/ /ˈpɑːmɪɡrænɪt/
melon /ˈmelən/
cantaloupe /ˈkæntəluːp/ rock melon mus kmelon
watermelon /ˈwɔːtəmelən/
honeydew /ˈhʌnidjuː/ melon
peach /piːtʃ/
nectarine /ˈnektəriːn/
plum /plʌm/
apricot /ˈeɪprɪkɒt/
cherry /ˈtʃeri/
mango /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/
litchi/lychee /ˈlaɪtʃi/ /ˈliːtʃi/
green olive /ˈɒlɪv/ /ˈɑːlɪv/
papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ / pawpaw /ˈpɔːpɔː/
pitaya /pɪˈtaɪə/ / dragon fruit
apple /ˈæp(ə)l/
pear/peə(r)/
kiwifruit / kiwi / Chinese gooseberry
mangosteen /ˈmæŋɡəstiːn/
pineapple /ˈpaɪnæp(ə)l/
passion fruit /ˈpæʃ(ə)n fruːt/
coconut /ˈkəʊkənʌt/
guava /ˈɡwɑːvə/
persimmon /pəˈsɪmən/
dried persimmon
pepino /peˈpiːnəʊ/
fig /fɪɡ/
grape /ɡreɪp/
raisin /ˈreɪzən/
carambola /ˌkær(ə)mˈbəʊlə/ /ˌkærəmˈboʊlə/ , star fruit
longan /ˈlɒŋɡən/
dried longan
tamarillo /ˌtæməˈrɪləʊ/
durian /ˈdʊəriən/
cempedak, jack fruit
jujube /ˈdʒu:dʒu:b/ / chinese date
date
hawthorn /ˈhɔːθɔːn/

aubergine/ eggplant

tomato

Vegetables

Name	Picture	Sentence
okra /ˈəʊkrə/
cauliflower /ˈkɒliflaʊə(r)/
broccoli /ˈbrɔːkəli/
pumpkin /ˈpʌmpkɪn/		pumpkin patch
iron /ˈaɪən/ stick yam /jæm/
taro /ˈtærəʊ/
cabbage /ˈkæbɪdʒ/
iceberg lettuce /ˈletɪs/
romaine lettuce /ˈletɪs/
asparagus /əˈspærəɡəs/
cucumber /ˈkjuːkʌmbə(r)/
sea-cucumber /ˈkjuːkʌmbə(r)/
kale /keɪl/
kailan / gailan / Chinese kale / Chinese broccoli
crown daisy /kraʊn ˈdeɪzi/
celery /ˈseləri/
cucumber
potato
sweet potato / kumara
purple sweet potato
bamboo shoot /ˌbæmˈbuː ʃuːt/
lotus /ˈləʊtəs/ root
ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə(r)/
onion /ˈʌnjən/
garlic /ˈɡɑːlɪk/
chickpea /ˈtʃɪk piː/
peanut
lentil /ˈlentl/
soybean /ˈsɒɪbiːn/
carrot /ˈkærət/
bell pepper /ˈbel pepə(r)/
bitter /ˈbɪtə(r)/ melon
winter melon
radish /ˈrædɪʃ/
fennel /ˈfenl/ fennel seeds
coriander /ˌkɒriˈændə(r)/ cilantro /sɪˈlæntrəʊ/
winter squash /skwɒʃ/		Winter squash have hard skin and orange flesh
summer squash		Summer squash have soft yellow or green skin and white flesh

bok choy / pak choi

chinese chive / garlic chive

celtuce / stem lettuce / celery lettuce / asparagus lettuce / Chinese lettuce

daikon / mooli / mooli radish

Bulb Vegetables

spring onion / green onion / scallions

Pod and Seeds Vegetables

peas

beans

Others

dandelion

Kitchenware

Name	Picture	Sentence
range vs stove vs cooktop		A range is a freestanding appliance that combines a cooktop and an oven in one unit. They are often referred to as “stovetop ovens.” Ranges can be powered by either gas or electricity and are available in a wide variety of sizes and styles. A stove is similar to a range in that it combines a cooktop and an oven. However, a stove is a slide-in or drop-in appliance that is installed in a cabinet or countertop. Unlike a range, which is freestanding, a stove is designed to fit seamlessly into your kitchen. A cooktop is a standalone appliance that is designed to be installed in a countertop or kitchen island. Unlike a range or stove, a cooktop does not include an oven. Instead, it is designed to be paired with a separate wall oven or microwave.
gas cooktop
gas range
electric range
cooker hood / range hood
oven
baking sheet / baking tray
microwave
induction /ɪnˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/ cooker
grill
roasting rack
rice cooker
pressure cooker
slow cooker
deep fryer
toaster
bread maker
steamer
refrigerator (fridge)
cabinet vs. cupboard vs. closet vs. wardrobe
kitchen cabinet
cupboard
closet
wardrobe /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/ /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
drawers
bread basket
spice container
spice jars
vacuum /ˈvækjuːm sealer
aluminum /əˈluːmɪnəm/ foil /fɔɪl/
plastic wrap / cling film /ˈklɪŋ fɪlm/
Knife
cleaver /ˈkliːvə(r)/
mixing bowl
soup bowl
coffee maker
teapot and teacups
electric kettle /ˈket(ə)l/
mixer
whisk /wɪsk/
food processor
kitchen counter / kitchen countertop
apron /ˈeɪprən/
kitchen scale
measuring cup
timer
chopping board / cutting boards
rolling pin
grater /ˈɡreɪtə(r)/		I grate /ɡreɪt/ the cheese
masher /ˈmæʃə(r)/		I mash the potato.
juicer /ˈdʒuːsə(r)/		I juice the lemon
garlic mincer /ˈmɪnsə(r)/		I mince /mɪns/ the garlic.
pie plate
salad /ˈsæləd/ spinner /ˈspɪnə(r)/
oven glove /ɡlʌv/
glove /ɡlʌv/
spoon
wooden spoon
measuring spoon
strainer /ˈstreɪnə(r)/
mesh skimmer
colander /ˈkʌləndə(r)/ /ˈkɑːləndər/
steak hammer
tongs /tɒŋz/ /tɑːŋz/
spatula /ˈspætʃələ/
ladle /ˈleɪdl/
kitchen shears /ʃɪəz/
corkscrew /ˈkɔːkskruː/
bottle opener
cake slice
saucepan / pot
frying pan
casserole /ˈkæsərəʊl/ dish
butter dish
sink
faucet/ˈfɔːsɪt/
dishwasher
dish soap
cleaning agent
sponge /spʌndʒ/
kitchen towel
dish towel
garbage bin
recycling bin
pedal bin
garbage bag
broom
mop
vacuum cleaner
basic table setting
casual table setting
formal table setting
dinner table
chopsticks
napkin

Cups and Glasses

water goblet

margarita glass

hurricane glass

champagne flute /ʃæmˈpeɪn fluːt/

irish coffee glass

cognac/brandy balloon snifter glass

beer mug

demitasse /ˈdemɪˌtæs/

footed pilsner glass

collins glass

vodka glass

shot glass

Tableware