Interesting…

Earlier this week I read an article in one of the daily newspapers which was entitled “Gen Z just can’t cook” which I found somewhat disappointing, given the years I’ve spent trying to teach so many young people about the importance of food. It just so happens, though, that there are a number of young friends who can, and do, cook. So I took issue with the article straightaway. But what was very disconcerting was evidence that malnutrition is on the rise with cases of anaemia at their highest. Food banks in some parts of the country are unable to even give away fruit and vegetables as many people don’t know what to do with them. What could be easier and more nutritious than making a batch of soup? There are so many programmes on TV showing us how to cook but it seems they have become sheer entertainment rather than teaching aids. Do you remember Fanny Craddock? And what about Delia Smith? She was considered a bit dull, but, my goodness, what a good teacher we never had in schools. Children really need good Food Tech teachers and I’m afraid there might not be many around these days. An enthusiastic TA isn’t going to help… x