Celebrity chef, author, restaurateur and award-winning host for PBS’ “ A Chef’s Life ,” Vivian Howard, hosts a culinary journey that explores the cultural twists on classic dishes and new traditions that are being formed in the American South. Vivian examines some of the popular dishes that unite us all – dumplings, hand pies, porridge, and many others – and speaks on how these dishes change from culture to culture. In North Carolina, Vivian tries the collard sandwich, a staple of Lumbee Indian cuisine in the Carolinas. Then to West Virginia to eat pepperoni rolls, a dish inspired by coal miners. Vivian travels to Charleston, where rice is king, and enjoys grits along with other rice dishes that are among the favorites of South Carolina’s bustling food scene.
The ensemble cast includes Gregory Fitoussi ( Mr. Selfridge , Spiral ), Adil Ray ( Citizen Khan , Ackley Bridge ), Pallavi Sharda ( Lion ), Dakota Blue Richards ( Endeavour ), Bessie Carter ( Howards End ), Viveik Kalra ( Blinded by the Light ), and Marc Warren ( Safe, Hustle ).
My Thoughts
Somewhere South is a series all about southern cooking. Host Vivian Howard takes us all across the countryside to sample dishes from various cultures. It addition to learning about the food, you also learn about the people who make them. Vivian's easy personality makes her the perfect host for the series. This is a great way to learn about the history of the south and also learn some new recipes.
This DVD set offers six hours of some of the tastiest Southern dishes. It's a great show for any foodie whose looking for something new. If you want to grab a copy of this amazing DVD for your library, you can find them in stores nationwide, at PBS.org, or on Amazon.
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