The Food Chain - Inheriting grandma's pan
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We may be living in a disposable age, but many of us probably own at least one hand-me-down pot, pan or kitchen utensil. They can be heavy and cumbersome to use but promise quality and reliability - a steadfast companion in the kitchen. They hold sentimental value too: memories of home, of loved ones who have passed, and ancestral traditions.
In this programme, Ruth Alexander explores the history of some of these pieces, the sentimental and practical value to their owners, and the stories contained within.
She speaks to three amateur cooks: Steven Hopper from Mississippi in the US, Alice Smith from South Wales in the UK, and Amrita Amesur in Hyderabad, India.
We would love to hear about your precious pots and pans - please email your stories and pictures to thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk
(Picture: An old saucepan. Credit: Getty/BBC)
Producer: Elisabeth Mahy
Published on Wednesday, 5th October 2022.
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