Pass the Plate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pass the Plate |
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| Genre | Cooking Educational |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 21 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Brenda Song |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 2 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Riverstreet Productions |
| Distributor | Disney–ABC Domestic Television |
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| Original network | Disney Channel |
| Original release | October 22, 2007 – November 8, 2014 |
Pass the Plate was a fun, short TV show from Disney Channel. It taught kids about healthy eating and different foods from around the world. The show was filmed in ten different countries!
The first two seasons were hosted by Brenda Song from The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Later seasons (3 and 4) featured Peyton List and Karan Brar from Jessie. The show first aired on October 22, 2007, and its last episode was on November 8, 2014.
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What is Pass the Plate About?
Pass the Plate wanted to help kids and preteens live healthier lives. It shared cool facts about food and cooking from different cultures. The show also encouraged kids to help prepare their own meals.
Each short episode focused on one food item. These included mangoes, rice, fish, tomatoes, bananas, grains, vegetables, and fruits. Viewers got to see how kids and families around the world enjoyed these foods.
How Was Pass the Plate Made?
The show was created by Riverstreet Productions with Disney Channel. Disney Channel's president, Rich Ross, said they wanted to help families learn about healthy living. He felt Pass the Plate was a great way to do this.
The show aimed to inform and empower viewers. It showed how kids everywhere can enjoy healthy foods. A food expert named David Glickman also helped as a consultant for the series.
Who Hosted Pass the Plate?
The main hosts of Pass the Plate were well-known Disney Channel stars.
Main Hosts
- Brenda Song hosted the first two seasons.
- Peyton List and Karan Brar hosted seasons 3 and 4.
International Hosts
Many Disney Channel stars from different countries also appeared on the show. They helped share local food traditions.
Australia
- Alicia Banit
- Deniz Akdeniz
- Jack Pearson
Brazil
- Robson Nunes
- Michelli Machado
- Olavo Cavalheiro
- Renata Ferreira
China
- Chi Shuai
- Lu Yun
France
- Come Levin
- Manon Azem
- Julien Crampon
- Léa Fomzaw
India
- Sonia Malhotra
- Sunny Malhotra
Italy
- Giulio Rubinelli
- Ambra Lo Faro
Japan
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- Marika Fukunaga
Latin America
- Daniel Martins
- Federico Di Iorio
Mexico
- David Holguin Garcia
- Paulina Holguin Garcia
Spain
- Andreas Muñoz
South Africa
- Isha
- Rondell
Singapore
- Renjie
United Kingdom
- Brad Kavanagh
- Gregg Sulkin
- Sydney White
Vietnam
- Vy Nguyen
Foods Featured on the Show
The first season of Pass the Plate showed many different dishes. Here are some examples of the foods and where they were enjoyed:
Rice Episode
- Congee (China)
- Idli (India)
- Rice Salad (Italy)
- Onigiri (Japan)
- California roll (US)
Mangoes Episode
- Spinach, Mango and Chicken Salad (US)
- Sliced Mango on a Stick (Mexico)
- Mango Lassi (India)
- Fruity Icy Pole (Australia)
- Beef and Mango Stir-Fry (China)
Bananas Episode
- Grilled Bananas (Australia)
- Banana Smoothies (UK)
- Durban Curried Banana Salad (South Africa)
- Arroz com Feijao E Banana (Brazil)
Spinach Episode
- Poached Eggs with Spinach (Australia)
- Spinach Salad with Citrus Fruits (France)
- Goma-ae/Bento Boxes (Japan)
- Creamy Spinach Soup (UK)
- Baked Spinach Balls (US)
Tomatoes Episode
- Caprese salad (Italy)
- Frikadels (South Africa)
- Tomato Farcies (France)
- Tomates Rellenos (Argentina)
Fish Episode
- Chirashizushi (Japan)
- Poisson en Papillote (France)
- Spaghetti al Cartoccio (Italy)
- Boiled Prawns (UK)
Grain Episode
- Various pastas (Italy)
- Mee (Singapore)
Second Fish Episode
- Traditional Japanese fish markets / Porgy fish with miso broth (Japan)
- Cod fish and chips (UK)
Episodes List
Pass the Plate had a total of 21 episodes across four seasons.
Season 1 (2007-2008)
- Episode 1: "Rice"
- Episode 2: "Banana"
- Episode 3: "Mango"
- Episode 4: "Fish"
- Episode 5: "Spinach"
- Episode 6: "Tomato"
- Episode 7: "Fruit"
- Episode 8: "Vegetables"
- Episode 9: "Grains"
- Episode 10: "Fish 2"
Season 2 (2013)
- Episode 11: "Cheesemaking"
- Episode 12: "Urban Farming"
- Episode 13: "Gluten-free Grains"
- Episode 14: "Urban Beekeeping"
- Episode 15: "Aquaponics"
- Episode 16: "Slide Ranch"
Season 3 (2014)
- Episode 17: "Greenhouse on Wheels"
- Episode 18: "Rooftop Farming"
- Episode 19: "Shellfish Farming"
- Episode 20: "Popcorn Farming"
- Episode 21: "Pickling"
Pass the Plate Around the World
The show was also broadcast in different countries, sometimes with local hosts.
United Kingdom
Pass the Plate aired on Disney Channel UK in November 2011. It was hosted by Gregg Sulkin, Brad Kavanagh, and Sydney White. They explored foods from places like China (noodles) and India (curry). The show also gave tips on eating healthy.
Images for kids
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The title card for Pass the Plate.
See also
In Spanish: Pasa el Plato para niños
