The Urban Peasant facts for kids
The Urban Peasant was a fun Canadian cooking show that starred a chef named James Barber. The show taught people how to cook simple, tasty meals. It was shown on CBC Television in Canada.
The show was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the CBC Regional Broadcast Centre. This is a big studio where many CBC shows are made. People in the United States could also watch The Urban Peasant on a channel called The Learning Channel (TLC).
About the Show
The Urban Peasant was known for its relaxed and friendly style. James Barber, the host, made cooking seem easy and enjoyable for everyone. He often shared tips for making delicious food without needing fancy ingredients or complicated steps. The show aimed to help people cook good meals in their everyday lives.
Where It Aired
The Urban Peasant was first shown on CBC in Canada. After its original run, the show continued to be popular. Reruns, which are repeated episodes, were shown on other channels. This allowed more people to discover James Barber's cooking tips.
Past Channels
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Television network - This was the first channel to broadcast the show.
- Food Network Canada - This channel, focused on food and cooking, showed reruns of The Urban Peasant.
- One: the Body, Mind & Spirit channel - This channel also aired reruns, bringing the show to a different audience.
- Ion Life Channel - More reruns of the show were available on this channel.
Books from the Show
James Barber wrote many books, and several of them were connected to The Urban Peasant TV series. These books shared the recipes and cooking ideas from the show. They helped viewers try out the dishes at home.
Companion Books
- The Urban Peasant: Recipes from the Popular Television Cooking Series (1995, ISBN: 0-8038-9370-1) - This book collected many recipes from the show.
- Peasant's Choice: More of the Best from the Urban Peasant - This book offered even more favorite recipes.
- Peasant's Choice (1994, ISBN: 0-9698398-2-0) - Another collection of popular recipes.
- The Urban Peasant: More than a Cookbook (1993, ISBN: 0-9694144-0-4) - This book provided more than just recipes, sharing cooking wisdom.
- The Urban Peasant Quick & Simple (1991) - This book focused on fast and easy recipes for busy people.
