could you...Kill it, Cook it, Eat it?

So I've been watching a new show from the BBC called Kill it, Cook it, Eat it. And as horrific as it might sound, it actually is more of an educational show about where your food comes from and how it is prepared.

...now that's not to say that this is a show for the faint at heart. I'll be blunt about this, if the thought of seeing animals being slaughtered and butchered (albeit humanely), makes you a bit queasy, this show might not be one for you. I hesitate and say might because I'd actually like you to challenge yourself and try to sit through an episode so that you might have a better understanding and appreciation of how your meats end up on your plate - which coincidentally is the premise of the show.

The show's participants are normal individuals from London who are placed on a farm and with each passing episode, they are exposed to the animals that they are later challenged to consume. They see each aspect of the animal's production, from the farm, to the slaughter, to the butcher and finally to their plate.

As mentioned, the show is quite educational. After the first "Burger" episode I watched, it definitely opened my eyes about beef quality and other interesting facts about small farms compared to large scale "meat factories". However, one thing that strikes me as a bit awkward is that a couple of the participants are vegan/vegetarian. Umm...hello? Did the director/producers think that decision out? It definitely lends itself to a couple awkward moments of tension between some obvious carnivores in the group, but in my opinion, the show would have been better without them.

Either way, this is definitely worth a look at. On the menu for Season 1:

Burgers, Kebabs, Sausages, Nuggets, Offal Fests, & Choice Cuts.

Bon appetit!