Modern Pioneering with Georgia Pellegrini

In her public television debut, chef, bestselling author and outdoor expert Georgia Pellegrini shares recipes, projects and skills for a self-sufficient life, and introducing viewers to memorable characters along the way. Throughout MODERN PIONEERING, Georgia helps viewers hone new skills in the kitchen with refreshing recipes; offers gardening tips for all spaces (including urban fire escapes); and showcases DIY projects such as watermelon kegs, handcrafted paper and homemade survival kit. At the same time, she teaches viewers to waste nothing while rolling up their sleeves and tapping into their pioneer spirit. Traveling the country, Georgia also highlights artisans and craftsmen who are modern pioneers, as well as extraordinary food heroes with uplifting and moving personal stories.

Sat, Jul 20	4:00 P.M.	Earth, Women, Fire NHPBS (11.1) In preparation for a dinner party, Georgia searches for wild edibles in unlikely places, and pays a visit to a pair of women glass blowers who create works of usable art in their glass studio in Brooklyn, New York.
Sat, Jul 27	4:00 P.M.	Flowers, Tea and Chi NHPBS (11.1) Georgia visits a florist in Austin, Texas whose sculptural approach to flower arranging is unlike any other.
Sat, Aug 3	4:00 P.M.	Copper and Chocolate NHPBS (11.1) Georgia visits master copper artisans to learn about the art of hand hammered copper, and all of the ways it can be used in the kitchen and home.