About this season
Sophia Roe uses food as a lens to explore our changing world.
Episodes (12)
1. WTF is Breakfast?
Aired 17 January 2023
We get up extra early for the unique flavors of Thailand, as Sophia creates a bacon egg and cheese pop tart.
2. Chinatowns
Aired 24 January 2023
China's recent wealth is re-imagining Chinatowns worldwide as Sophia pays tribute to Buwei Yang Chao with a classic recipe.
3. Wild Pantry
Aired 31 January 2023
Hunters in Appalachia use wild game to address food access as Sophia cooks duck gumbo at the New York's Soul Fire Farm.
4. Food Guards
Aired 7 February 2023
Researchers in the Netherlands are creating a better banana as Sophia makes chow chow on a bunless burger.
5. Agave Forever
Aired 14 February 2023
The mezcal boom has made sustainability a crucial part of Mexico's recipe, and actor/entrepreneur Eva Longoria explains why business is a key ingredient.
6. Thanks, Honey
Aired 21 February 2023
Climate change threatens a way of life for Turkish honey producers as Sophia elevates popcorn shrimp with something extra sweet.
7. Vitamin Sea
Aired 28 February 2023
Nomadic sea tribes in Malaysia unlock the power of seaweed as Sophia uses it to make a Semifredo with Furikake crumble.
8. Faux Real
Aired 7 March 2023
An old taste for plant-based meats is back on the menu in China and Sophia grills up a convincing take on shawarma.
9. Chocolate Reign
Aired 21 March 2023
A new generation reclaims Ghanian chocolate, and Sophia makes a hand-cut chocolate pasta with a bacon cream sauce.
10. Meals Served
Aired 28 March 2023
A prison in Maine has a solution to the problem of unhealthy food in prisons as Sophia pays homage to instant ramen.
11. Jamaican Roots
Aired 4 April 2023
We explore the roots of veganism in Jamaica's Rastafarian community while Sophia makes grilled cheese on ube bread.
12. Taste Makers
Aired 11 April 2023
Science and senses collide in the food labs of the Netherlands and Sophia creates a savory gravy and braciole.