Plant-Based In Ancient Greece
my greek table with diane kochilas

Sat, Nov 15 2:30 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)  

This episode is inspired by Pythagoras, the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician. Diane, takes a deep dive into the principles of plant-based cooking. Scientists have created a body of work in the field of nutrition that aligns with many of the principles of the Pythagorean diet, which was one of the earliest forms of vegetarianism in Western civilization. She speaks with Professor John Wilkins about the foods and medicines of Ancient Greece.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 504

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Sat, Nov 15 2:30 P.M. Plant-Based In Ancient Greece     NHPBS (11.1)

About My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas:

Hosted by chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Diane Kochilas, the 13-part culinary series MY GREEK TABLE WITH DIANE KOCHILAS celebrates Greek history and culture through food.

In the series, Diane travels throughout Greece and its surrounding islands where she showcases many of the foods that Greece is known for (olive oil, feta, honey, yogurt and more), while giving a snapshot of the country's traditions.

Then Diane heads back to her kitchen to whip up simple home-cooked meals using the ingredients she highlights in each episode, offering tips on how to cook and pair them in a traditional Greek meal.


Future Broadcast times for "My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas": (show all)

Sat, Oct 25 2:30 P.M. Let Food Be Thy Medicine     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Nov 1 2:30 P.M. Changing The Geography of the Dinner Plate     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Nov 8 2:30 P.M. Greens Rule The Day     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Nov 10 7:00 P.M. Aegean Cuisine     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Nov 11 1:00 A.M. Aegean Cuisine     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Nov 15 2:30 P.M. Plant-Based In Ancient Greece     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Nov 16 5:30 P.M. Aegean Cuisine     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Nov 17 7:00 P.M. You Say Tomato, I Say Domata     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Nov 18 1:00 A.M. You Say Tomato, I Say Domata     NH Create (11.4)


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