The Truth About Food(2007)

Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. Known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist destinations – including some war-torn parts of the world – and meets with a variety of local citizens to offer a window into their lifestyles, and occasionally communes with an internationally lauded chef on his journeys.

Dishes with tomatoes, apples, beetroot, eggs, cucumbers, pork, fish and poultry. In each episode, Marieta will prepare three dishes based on one main ingredient popular in Polish cuisine. Marieta will draw on her grandmother's recipes. The dishes will include fried beetroot, cucumber soup, roast pork shoulder and duck legs, borscht on smoked meat, babka with eggnog and a robust broth.

Vincent and Norman hit the road in Ontario. Still on the lookout for local specialties, they set up their mobile kitchen in picturesque settings and prepare dishes they’ve discovered through their contacts with farmers, breeders, fishermen and craftspeople.

Whether they were born in Brazil, Argentina, Japan, South Africa, or Cameroon, they all learned how to cook in France. Meet these young and creative chefs who drew their know-how from their unique gastronomic cultures. Filled with a passion for taste and texture, this journey reveals the secrets of their cooking and takes us to the places that have inspired these chefs.

Food is art, and art is food. In this spicy mockumentary, we meet six of the world's most revolutionary chefs -- each redefining the dining experience.

To find out about the food she feeds her family, Nadiya meets fishermen, farmers, chefs and producers across the country and creates delicious new recipes inspired by their produce.

In this "entertaining medical series" (The Sunday Times, U.K.), Dr. Michael Mosley shows how drugs have revolutionized medicine and changed the course of human history. Unfolding over a period of 200 years, it's an extraordinary tale of daring, self-experimentation, revelation, genius, and outright luck.

Rick Stein sets out on his German voyage with his usual appetite to unearth some of the country's hidden culinary gems. As always, Rick seeks out enticing fishing opportunities and is on the hunt for the most tantalising seafood - but this journey is different to most because it is one that is very close to Rick's heart. Although Rick has always known he was of German descent, he knows very little of his German family - but the one thing he is sure of is that he wouldn't have the business he has today without them. In the early 70s, he inherited £10,000 from a great uncle that he never knew, money which provided him with a great investment in his restaurant.

Writer, director and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends.

Leif G.W. Persson is a seasoned hunter, while Lotta Lundgren has never held a weapon before. He wants to teach her to be a good hunter and she wants to understand what the hunt, the weapon and the hunting culture say about our time. The program is about, among other things, learning to shoot, skin, cut, store and cook game. It also covers hunting dogs, weapon handling and equipment. In between there will be meal breaks.

This program promises to take viewers on a captivating journey exploring the age-old debate between fresh and frozen food. With a mix of historical insights and practical tips, the show aims to challenge common beliefs about food choices. The episode will delve into the origins of fresh and frozen food, highlighting how each has played a role in shaping diets around the world. Audiences will learn about the benefits and drawbacks of both options, from taste and nutrition to convenience and cost. Experts will share their knowledge, providing valuable information that could change how people think about their meals. This show is not just for food enthusiasts but for anyone curious about making healthier choices. With engaging discussions and eye-opening facts, “Fresh vs Frozen” is set to spark conversations around dinner tables everywhere. Mark the calendar for this enlightening episode that promises to shed light on a topic that affects everyone.

Adventurous chef, entrepreneur and global trailblazer Kristen Kish travels the world in search of the people, places, culture and traditions behind the world’s most remote restaurants.

Join world-renowned chef, Analiese Gregory as she steps out of the restaurant kitchen and in to nature in Tasmania, Australia. Share her journey of discovery as she learns to hunt, fish, forage and live seasonally off the land before the wild southern winter sets in.

TV art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon and Michelin starred chef Giorgio Locatelli take us on a delightful journey around their beloved Sicily. Sharing a passion for all things Sicilian they make the perfect travel partners. We accompany them to the heart of the island as they introduce each other to the things they love most. Exploring the island through each other s eyes and hearts, they reveal how the layers of history have created a unique blend of art and architecture. As well as the pleasures of an intense and vibrant culture, they experience the sadness the island has come through and the strength of the Sicilian people as they rose up and challenged the Mafia. Together they document how the various conquering forces and the rich variety of different heritages have helped to shape both the food and the culture of this beautiful Mediterranean island.

Rick Stein has visited Spain since he was a young boy. In the past, French and Italian cooking have been seen to have more finesse, but thanks to a handful of really dedicated Spanish chefs and a growing enthusiasm for its rugged flavours, that has all begun to change. According to Rick, no one cooks fish with more respect or grills meat better. Now, he travels the length and breadth of the country in an old campervan, going off the beaten track to discover the authentic soul (‘duende’) of Spanish cooking.

Ed Gamble is a Type 1 diabetic but he loves desserts. James Acaster just straight up loves desserts. So Ed takes James to eat desserts and get James to eat them for him.

A humble bowl of good soup sits at the heart of every Korean table. Take off on a journey that explores the history and evolution of Korean soup.