Topic 11 · Food and Eating

Food and Eating. Part 1: Food groups and everyday meals.

a snack

fruit and vegetables

dairy products

grains

fresh

frozen

spicy

mild

a vegetarian

a vegan

a cookie

a biscuit

zucchini

courgette

eggplant

aubergine

lactose intolerant

a cafeteria

a canteen

Useful phrases.

I usually have cereal and fruit for breakfast.

My favorite meal is pasta with vegetables.

I try to eat regular meals.

Food and Eating. Part 2: Cooking and preparing food.

an ingredient

a recipe

to prepare a meal

to chop

slice

peel

to mix

stir

to boil

fry

to bake

roast

to grill

to serve

a pot

a pan

an oven

a stove

a cutting board

a spoon

a fork

a knife

delicious

tasty

to taste good

Useful phrases.

First, wash and chop the vegetables.

Then add the ingredients and stir everything.

Heat the oven to 350°F ... 180°C.

Finally, serve the meal while it is warm.

Food and Eating. Part 3: Eating out.

a menu

an appetizer

a starter

a main course

a side dish

a dessert

a beverage

a drink

a reservation

a table for two

a server

a waiter or waitress

the check

the bill

a tip

takeout

takeaway

fries

chips

chips

crisps

hungry

thirsty

Useful phrases.

Could I make a reservation for Friday evening?

I'd like the grilled chicken, please.

Could we have some water and the check, please?

Is there anything vegetarian on the menu?

Food and Eating. Part 4: Shopping for food.

a grocery store

a grocery shop

a supermarket

a shopping cart

a trolley

a basket

the checkout

a cashier

a receipt

on sale

to compare prices

a jar

a carton

a package

an expiration date

a shopping list

to run out of something

junk food

Useful phrases.

I need a loaf of bread and a carton of milk.

These apples are on sale today.

Could you tell me where the dairy products are?

We have run out of eggs.

Food and Eating. Part 5: Healthy eating and food choices.

a balanced diet

nutrients

protein

fiber

fibre

calories

to stay hydrated

processed food

fast food

organic food

locally grown food

food waste

leftovers

recyclable packaging

a food allergy

to avoid

vitamins

gluten-free

Useful phrases.

I try to eat more fruit and vegetables.

Too much sugar is not good for your teeth.

I avoid food that I am allergic to.

We should not throw away good food.