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a. boiling food in leather, wood baskets and shells
b. electric cookers became popular
c. gas cookers began to be used in cities
d. iron cookstoves burning wood became popular
e. microwaves were introduced
f. roasting meat over open fires; the wealthy had ovens in their homes b) Listen to the recording and check your guesses.
3. Read the description of each method of cooking and match it with its name.
baking, roasting, grilling, frying, boiling, simmering, steaming
A. Food is cooked in an oven. Such foods include breads, cakes and cookies. A few vegetables and fruits can also be cooked this way.
B. Food is cooked in boiling water. Potatoes and other vegetables are often cooked this way.
C. Food is cooked in fat, such as butter or vegetable oil. Chicken, eggs, fish, and red meat are cooked this way.
D. Food is cooked in steam. It is used mostly to cook vegetables. It takes longer than boiling.
E. Food is cooked in water that is just below the boiling point. Such foods as eggs and meats are prepared this way.
F. Food is cooked on direct heat. It lies directly over the heat. This method is used for cooking meat, fish, vegetables and sometimes sandwiches.
G. Food is cooked uncovered in an oven. This method of cooking is used for meat and sometimes fish.
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