Hosted by Monica and Lee from Tan Rosie, a mother-daughter duo from Birmingham, the lesson showcased their Caribbean culinary talents with live cooking demonstrations of a delicious Caribbean soup and curry beef patties.
Their passion for using locally sourced, fresh ingredients helped children learn how British farming supports a wide range of delicious foods and highlighted the rich range of cuisines that can be made with homegrown British ingredients.
Monica and Lee said it was an 鈥渁bsolute joy to share our love of Caribbean food with so many children across the UK鈥�.
鈥�Events like the Harvest Carnival live lessons help connect children with farming in a way that鈥檚 engaging, memorable and fun.鈥�
NFU Vice President Rachel Hallos
鈥淲e hope that by showing how fresh, locally grown ingredients can be used in vibrant and exciting ways, we鈥檝e inspired the next generation to appreciate the importance of British farming.
鈥淚t鈥檚 all about connecting culture, tradition and great food with the land and the farmers who make it possible鈥�
The live lesson also featured farmers growing wheat, potatoes, pumpkins, chillies and eggs, providing a behind-the-scenes look at how these key ingredients make their way from field to kitchen.
Real-world stories
Children were inspired by real-life stories of farmers and their dedication to producing high-quality food for the nation, including:
- Cheshire based butcher Justine Fulton providing students with a unique insight into meat preparation.
- Lincolnshire based poultry farmer Ivory Arden sharing fascinating facts about eggs, showcasing the importance of sustainable farming practices.
- Lancashire arable farmer Amy Wilkinson explaining her wheat harvest and what straw is used for.
- Cambridgeshire based potato farmer Luke Abblitt on how his potato harvest is looking this year.
- Cambridgeshire Fens based celery grower Ivaylo Kostadinov showcasing his celery growing and harvesting.
- South Devon chilli farmer Amrit Madhoo teaching the children about plant reproduction and how he grows his chillies.
NFU Vice President Rachel Hallos said she 鈥渃ouldn鈥檛 be prouder of the role British farming plays in feeding the nation鈥�, adding that the live lesson serves as a 鈥減erfect example鈥� of how the industry can inspire the next generation to appreciate where their food comes from and to value British-grown food.
鈥淚t鈥檚 vital that we continue to educate young people about the importance of homegrown food and the dedicated work our farmers do to produce it.
鈥淓vents like the Harvest Carnival live lessons help connect children with farming in a way that鈥檚 engaging, memorable and fun.鈥�
