Food and drink documentaries
Michela's Tuscan Kitchen
This stunning food travel series sees charismatic Italian cook Michela Chiappa visiting the foodie hotspots of Southern Italy and gives us the ultimate guide to this amazing cuisine. Michela explores the vibrant markets, buzzing street stalls and samples the ingredients, recipes and ways of eating, before heading into the kitchen to cook up a newly inspired three course meal.
Rick Stein’s Tastes of Italian Opera
Rick Stein investigates the connections between Italian opera and fabulous food. Puccini loved simple Tuscan dishes, Verdi had his own farm, and many extravagant recipes are named after Rossini. Looking at these three great Italian composers and talking to academics, singers and conductors, Rick uncovers the deep relationship between creativity, timeless music and convivial cuisine.
Rick Stein's Spain
Chef Rick Stein has visited Spain since he was a young boy and has fallen in love with the country’s cuisine. Thanks to a handful of dedicated Spanish chefs and a growing enthusiasm for its rugged flavors, the nation’s food has undergone a renaissance. Rick travels the length of the country in his trusty camper van, going off the beaten track to discover the authentic soul of Spanish cooking.
Rick Stein's Spanish Christmas
Rick Stein believes that no one celebrates Christmas in greater style than the Spanish, where the festivities last for over two weeks and the dishes they prepare are delicious alternatives to the usual festive fare. Rick hosts a special Christmas party in London, cooking clams with serrano ham, lamb stuffed eggplant with Moorish spices, chicken with saffron and orange caramel creams.
Rick Stein's Road to Mexico
It was 1968, and having heard the Mamas and Papas’ California Dreaming, beloved British chef Rick Stein had a dream. He was filled with a desire to embark on his own road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway to the Mexican border and beyond. Nearly 50 years later, he’s back to retrace his steps, traveling from California to the Yucatan Peninsula enjoying delicious food along the way.