Confucius Was a Foodie.

Confucius Was a Foodie

Noodles: Long for Life, Food of Legends

The noodle symbolizes longevity in Chinese culinary culture; how longevity noodles play a part in a Confucius birthday celebration. (60 minutes)

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Sat, 11/1 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

Noodles: Long for Life, Food of Legends

The noodle symbolizes longevity in Chinese culinary culture; how longevity noodles play a part in a Confucius birthday celebration. (60 minutes)

Sun, 11/2 at 1:00 am on Austin PBS Create

Huaiyang

The meticulous knife skills and elaborate presentations that historical Huaiyang cuisine demands; creative presentation expresses the four most important elements in Chinese cooking -- color, aroma, flavor and texture. (60 minutes)

Sun, 11/2 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS Create

Huaiyang

The meticulous knife skills and elaborate presentations that historical Huaiyang cuisine demands; creative presentation expresses the four most important elements in Chinese cooking -- color, aroma, flavor and texture. (60 minutes)

Sun, 11/2 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

The Origin of "Cuisine"

Exploring culinary schools around the world, including Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and Alma Culinary Center in Parma, Italy; how stories, cultures and traditions are connected through food. (60 minutes)

Mon, 11/3 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS Create

The Origin of "Cuisine"

Exploring culinary schools around the world, including Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and Alma Culinary Center in Parma, Italy; how stories, cultures and traditions are connected through food. (60 minutes)

Sat, 11/8 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

Bitter

The bitterness of Chinese medicinal herbs is said to clear heat, strengthen the stomach and promote salivation; the bitter fruit durian in Malaysia; a visit with hotelier Christopher Ong on Penang island. (60 minutes)

Sun, 11/9 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS Create

Bitter

The bitterness of Chinese medicinal herbs is said to clear heat, strengthen the stomach and promote salivation; the bitter fruit durian in Malaysia; a visit with hotelier Christopher Ong on Penang island. (60 minutes)

Sun, 11/9 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

Shandong

Enjoying street food including steamed buns and a garlic sauce with food journalist Kristie Hang; mentor chefs and professional foodies enjoy a Shandong banquet. (60 minutes)

Mon, 11/10 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS Create

Shandong

Enjoying street food including steamed buns and a garlic sauce with food journalist Kristie Hang; mentor chefs and professional foodies enjoy a Shandong banquet. (60 minutes)