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Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board
Life in the Slow Lane
Season 5
Episode 512
Many people are looking for ways to slow down and enjoy life more. But is that even a possibility? Modern life comes with so many obligations, from work to family, slowing down is not an option. Christina meets a former New York police officer who said, “enough", and landed in a small town in Italy. He talks of his philosophy of life while preparing his favorite dish.
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Man can’t live by bread alone? Stop by the bakeries in Altamura, Puglia. Yes, you can.
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Christina travels to an ancient town in Tuscany that has produced chestnuts for centuries.
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Christina meets a chef who adapts Italian dishes to be healthier and kinder to the planet.
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Christina cooks with an instinctive chef who to creates luscious meals for each customer.
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In a home kitchen in Tuscany, Christina creates a luscious meal with her friend Sandro.
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Eating locally-grown food has become mainstream, but what does “local food” actually mean?
