Food Preparation Collection (page 9)

Outer leaves being peeled off green cabbage head, side view

Corinader leaves and grated cheese being crushed with pestle and mortar, close up

Apple and Pineapple slices, raspberries, close up

Malus, green Apples spilling out of brown paper bag, view from above

Partially plucked poultry, Duck, Turkey, Goose and Guinea Fowl, close up

Orange metal frying pan with built in handle

Simmering hollandaise mixture being whisked with a flat-coiled wire whisk, close up

Soft-shell steak tacos served with forks on rectangular plate, close up

Close-up, whisking an egg white with small metal whisk, egg frothing in clear glass bowl

Flour being sifted into a large glass bowl

Man holding cashew nuts in hand above baking tray

Roasted cherry tomaoes and garlic cloves, close up

Two aubergines and a red pepper, close up

Tomato skin being peeled off flesh with with a sharp knife, side view

Man arranging pear slices in pastry shell

Swordfish steaks in Mediterranean dill, parsley and lemon marinade

Dried figs, apricots and prunes, close up

Electrical hand blender, side view

Celeriac puree being pressed through sieve with rubber spatula, high angle view

France, Corsica, sausage and cheese selection, close up

Fresh redcurrants, close up

Funghi porcini secchi, dried porcini mushrooms in an opened plastic packet, close up

Peanuts and peanut butter, close up

Cooked potato chips being tipped from fryer basket onto paper-lined tray, high angle view

Colander containing courgettes, green beans and asparagus, close up

Man using spoon to remove poached eggs from saucepan onto kitchen paper on glass tray

Bowl of sauce and thin slices of pink salmon seasoned with herb sprigs on wooden board, view from above

Curly, red-tinged leaf of Lollo Rosso

Half a Red Onion, cloves of Garlic and a selection of mushrooms, including chanterelles, shiitake, morels and oyster mushrooms

Sherry vinegar being added to frying pan containing shredded red cabbage, carrots and celery, high angle view

Selection of pasta

Metal tray full of chopped roasted corgettes, tomatoes, red onions, red peppers, feta cheese, black olives and sprigs of thyme

Thymus citriodorus, fresh Lemon Thyme sprigs tied with string on ceramic bowl, close up

Above view of finished tabbouleh dish in blue salad bowl

Mentha spicata, Garden Mint, fresh leaf sprigs in glass teacup containing water

Stack of saucepans with colander containing broccoli on top, high angle view

Daucus carota, five Carrots with long green stems, close up

Person feeding sheet of pasta into pasta machine

Transparent bowl of chopped tomatoes in juice

Pisum sativum sp. small pile of Sugar Snap Peas, view from above

Selections of foods and condiments, including lettuce, carrots, olive oil, nuts and seeds

Top of pomegranate being cut off with a sharp knife, close up

Woman pureeing peas and potatoes in moulis on top of glass bowl

Removing the outer layers of an Artichoke, high angle view

Baking tray lined with grease-stained baking paper

Shellfish, raw and cooked

Green flageolet beans, close up

Courgette skewers cooking on char-gril being flipped over with spoon and fork

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"From Farm to Table: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the world as we explore a diverse range of culinary practices, spanning centuries and continents. In 1802, an engraving showcases the artistry behind beef, veal, pork, and mutton cuts - a testament to the precision required in preparing these meats. Fast forward to 1936 Zimbabwe, where two Mashona tribeswomen are captured pounding maize and millet with skillful hands, preserving ancient traditions. Spices play a vital role in enhancing flavors worldwide. An assortment of spices tantalizes our senses, promising aromatic delights that transform ordinary meals into extraordinary feasts. In a captivating oil painting from 1664, an interior scene reveals a lady carefully selecting fish for her meal - highlighting the importance of fresh ingredients. The tools used in kitchens throughout history have evolved significantly. From antique kitchen utensils featured in trade catalogues to modern gadgets that simplify our cooking process today – each item tells its own story about how food has been prepared over time. Artistic depictions bring us closer to understanding the essence of food preparation. "The Tasting, " portrayed on canvas with meticulous brushstrokes captures a moment when flavors harmonize perfectly on one's palate. Food knows no boundaries; it adapts and evolves across cultures. An army cookhouse ingeniously constructed within an old chimney demonstrates resourcefulness while Lombardy's Pizzoccheri dish reflects Italy's rich culinary heritage. History reminds us that food preparation was not always glamorous or equitable. Engravings from 1886 depict slaves carrying prepared meals from cookhouses to plantation mansions - shedding light on the harsh realities faced by many during this era. Finally, we marvel at "The House that Paxton Built, " depicted in an etching from Gastronomicum of all Nations – showcasing architectural brilliance intertwined with gastronomy. As we journey through time and cultures, we discover that food preparation is an art form in itself.