Vocabulary

• afternoon tea: A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
• have to: Must do
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• food culture: The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
• my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
• go past: To move beyond a particular place or point.
• past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• at least: As a minimum
• next to: Being located along side another
• add on: To attach or include something extra.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• acid test: A decisive test that proves the quality or truth of something.
• like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• in the same vein: In a similar style, manner, or approach.
• bums on seats: Number of people attending or present in a venue.
• in good hands: Under the care and protection of someone competent and trustworthy.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
• establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
• efficient: Able to produce results without waste
• clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
• cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
• signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
• leave: To go away from; depart
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
• great: Very good; better than before
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
• pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
• tan: A light brown color
• perfectly: In a faultless manner; without mistakes
• delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
• chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
• flag: To indicate something should get special attention
• dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
• local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
• mega: Big; great; large; impressive
• scallion: Small onion with long green stems
• meat: Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
• runny: Being able to flow as a liquid
• barbecue: Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
• pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
• online: Connected to the internet
• stud: A man who (looks like he) has many lovers
• char: To become burnt and the outside appears black
• satay: Asian dish of barbecued meat on sticks and sauce