Relish

In the food and culture series RELISH, chef Yia Vang connects with culinary experts and food makers through curiosity and humor to reveal the rich tapestry of food traditions, history and modern expressions of taste and flavor. In season five, episodes explore two famous noodle dishes with a surprising shared history; unwrap a pair of centuries-old pastries that are tasty, filling and easy on the wallet; and look at meat alternatives and veggies that will redefine perceptions of vegan cooking. Catering to the epicurious and those eager to expand their culinary horizons, RELISH explores the parallels and contradictions that make a person, a culture or a dish unique while fostering a spirit of inclusivity and respect that emphasizes the belief that the beauty of our global community lies in our differences.

Thu, May 7	9:30 A.M.	Filipino Pancit and Mexican Burritos NH Explore (11.2) James Beard Award-nominated chefs Mike Brown and Bob Gerken are known for flipping food on its head at their restaurant, Travail Kitchen and Amusements.
Tue, May 12	9:30 A.M.	Potato Latkes and Kimchi Jjigae NH Explore (11.2) Some recipes are passed down at the kitchen table or in family restaurants, like at Cecil's Deli and Restaurant where they make Jewish-style potato latkes.
Thu, May 14	9:30 A.M.	Sourdough Bread and Banana Tart NH Explore (11.2) You likely eat it every day, but what do you know about wheat, a grain with roots 10,000 years deep? Discover how it has evolved with breeder James Anderson at the University of Minnesota, learn old-school techniques of stone-grinding and making the perfect sourdough with Patrick Wylie of Baker's Field Flour and using it in a delicate tart with James Beard-nominated pastry chef Shawn Mackenzie.
Fri, May 15	9:00 P.M.	Passport to Noodles: Pho and Ramen NH Create (11.4) The unique flavors of two of the most popular noodle dishes in the world with a surprising shared history.
Sat, May 16	10:00 A.M.	Passport to Noodles: Pho and Ramen NH Create (11.4) The unique flavors of two of the most popular noodle dishes in the world with a surprising shared history.
Sun, May 17	12:00 P.M.	Passport to Noodles: Pho and Ramen NH Create (11.4) The unique flavors of two of the most popular noodle dishes in the world with a surprising shared history.
Sun, May 17	9:00 P.M.	Passport to Noodles: Pho and Ramen NH Create (11.4) The unique flavors of two of the most popular noodle dishes in the world with a surprising shared history.
Mon, May 18	2:00 A.M.	Passport to Noodles: Pho and Ramen NH Create (11.4) The unique flavors of two of the most popular noodle dishes in the world with a surprising shared history.
Tue, May 19	9:30 A.M.	Hawaii's Beef Stew and Moco Loco NH Explore (11.2) Two restaurants bring the spirit of Aloha to the Midwest through iconic and memory-filled meals from Hawaii.