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.

Sat, Dec 13	10:00 A.M.	Vegan Eats Fit for a Carnivore: Collards, Cornbread and Kelaguen NHPBS (11.1) Sister and brother duo Aubry Walch and Kale Walch of The Herbivorous Butcher and Herbie Butcher's Fried Chicken recreate their Guamanian grandma's recipe for Chamorro kelaguen with chicken and beef alternatives.
Sat, Dec 20	10:00 A.M.	Forage to Fork: Fried Wild Rice NHPBS (11.1) From centuries-old traditional techniques, like foraging with ethnobotanist Linda Black Elk and harvesting manoomin (wild rice) with expert ricers Veronica Skinaway and Michaa Aubid, to a modern meal of fried wild rice with chef Sean Sherman, you will taste the rich history of Indigenous food in Minnesota.
Thu, Dec 25	9:30 A.M.	Passport to Noodles: Pho and Ramen NH Explore (11.2) The unique flavors of two of the most popular noodle dishes in the world with a surprising shared history.
Sat, Dec 27	10:00 A.M.	The Secret Sauce: Afghan Chutney and Mexican Guisado NHPBS (11.1) Sibling food entrepreneurs turn family recipes and traditions into grocery store standouts and cultural connectors.
Tue, Dec 30	9:30 A.M.	Passport to Noodles: Pho and Ramen NH Explore (11.2) The unique flavors of two of the most popular noodle dishes in the world with a surprising shared history.
Thu, Jan 1	9:30 A.M.	Global Grab N' Go: Pasties and Empanadas NH Explore (11.2) Portable, filling and easy on the wallet, unwrap the Cornish pastie with Alec and Fiona Duncan of Potter's Pasties and Pies and Argentine empanadas with Belen Rodriguez of Quebracho.
Sat, Jan 3	10:00 A.M.	Survival Surf N' Turf: Lutefisk and Sausage NHPBS (11.1) Created for longevity and survival, preserved foods sausage and lutefisk have rich stories and reveal surprising cross-cultural connections.
Thu, Jan 8	9:30 A.M.	Vegan Eats Fit for a Carnivore: Collards, Cornbread and Kelaguen NH Explore (11.2) Sister and brother duo Aubry Walch and Kale Walch of The Herbivorous Butcher and Herbie Butcher's Fried Chicken recreate their Guamanian grandma's recipe for Chamorro kelaguen with chicken and beef alternatives.