Confucius Was a Foodie.

Confucius Was a Foodie

Huaiyang

The meticulous knife skills and elaborate presentations that historical Huaiyang cuisine demands; creative presentation expresses the four most important elements in Chinese cooking -- color, aroma, flavor and texture. (60 minutes)

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Sat, 5/31 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

The Origin of "Cuisine"

Exploring culinary schools around the world, including Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and Alma Culinary Center in Parma, Italy; how stories, cultures and traditions are connected through food. (60 minutes)

Sun, 6/1 at 1:00 am on Austin PBS Create

The Origin of "Cuisine"

Exploring culinary schools around the world, including Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and Alma Culinary Center in Parma, Italy; how stories, cultures and traditions are connected through food. (60 minutes)

Sun, 6/1 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

Bitter

The bitterness of Chinese medicinal herbs is said to clear heat, strengthen the stomach and promote salivation; the bitter fruit durian in Malaysia; a visit with hotelier Christopher Ong on Penang island. (60 minutes)

Mon, 6/2 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS Create

Bitter

The bitterness of Chinese medicinal herbs is said to clear heat, strengthen the stomach and promote salivation; the bitter fruit durian in Malaysia; a visit with hotelier Christopher Ong on Penang island. (60 minutes)

Sat, 6/7 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

Shandong

Enjoying street food including steamed buns and a garlic sauce with food journalist Kristie Hang; mentor chefs and professional foodies enjoy a Shandong banquet. (60 minutes)

Sun, 6/8 at 1:00 am on Austin PBS Create

Shandong

Enjoying street food including steamed buns and a garlic sauce with food journalist Kristie Hang; mentor chefs and professional foodies enjoy a Shandong banquet. (60 minutes)

Sun, 6/8 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

Salt

The challenges of harvesting sea salt in Thailand's salt fields; visiting Thailand's most unusual market; cooking traditional Chinese cuisine in Bangkok. (60 minutes)

Mon, 6/9 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS Create

Origins of the Beginnings

The culinary roots of foods such as ice cream, ketchup, pasta, phyllo, baklava and pizza; cooking with Elias Mamalakis; the influence of Chinese cuisine in Venice, Italy. (60 minutes)