DocumentariesThe Secret Life of Our Favourite Dishes

A cooking show that adds a splash of science and a few grams of history to uncover the secrets behind some of our most well-loved dishes. From the true colour of carrots to how to spot the difference between kinds of cows, why onions make us cry to the magic behind growing straight cucumbers, Stefan Gates reveals where our food comes from and how it is made.

Documentaries was broadcast on BBC2 at Monday 4 May 2015, 12:27. This episode was initially placed on Friday 9 January 2015.