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Season 7
Episode 702
Taiwan’s earthly obsession with food has a spiritual dimension as an offering to the spirits who watch over the vulnerable island nation. Indigenous men of the Rukai tribe hunt for wild boar in the mountains, while in the rocky tidal zone the matriarchal Amis forage the sea’s bounty. At Buddhist temples, dizzyingly diverse vegetarian menus speak to how food can cultivate compassion and connection.
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27:29
Travel around China and the U.S. to see how widespread the farm to table movement is.
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27:29
The culmination of Asian intertextuality - see how trends are born out of traditions.
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27:29
Take a look at how being a foodie is more than discovering the hottest new restaurant.
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26:48
Danielle gets back to her roots with the distinctive, rustic cuisine of Taiwan.
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26:48
Explore the relationship between faith and food at three Asian houses of worship.
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26:48
A new generation of chefs are bringing Indian cooking to a broad American audience.
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26:48
Danielle visits agriculturists large and small, traditional and cutting edge.
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26:48
The rise of China means the rise of Chinese culinary traditions in America.
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26:48
Discover how Asian cuisine is driving the growth of the American food industry.
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26:47
Discover a new wave of Japanese culinary culture continues to intoxicate us.
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27:47
Track the evolution of Chinese food in America with with Chinese-American restaurateurs.
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29:00
A visit to Google's purveyors showcases the ethos of the Bay Area food culture.