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26:04Maeve O'Meara explores the many cuisines of Darwin, including recipes from the city's large Greek population, the numerous Asian fares represented in the area as well as classics from local Indigenous cooks. From Chinese inspired fresh mud crab steamed with rice wine, to barramundi cooked in paperbark on a perfect beach, a...
26:04Food Safari finishes the series in the far north west of Australia in the beautiful town of Broome, exploring the unique creole cuisine that started with the mix of cultures that settled to work in the booming pearling industry. In the backyards and kitchens of old Broome, Maeve discovers the diversity of the local indigen...
26:05Maeve O'Meara explores the country considered the gourmet destination of South America - Peru - and its infiltration into Australian culture. She meets chef Alejandro Saravia who shows her some of the key ingredients of Peruvian cuisine, including chillies, corn, potato and the high protein grain of the Andes - quinoa. Mae...
26:03Maeve O'Meara explores some of the simple dishes of Cypriot food, full of goodness and fresh flavour, based on a handful of key ingredients. In Adelaide, Maeve joins Miroula Kastrappi, who has made haloumi cheese for her family and friends for decades, and then meets a family preparing for Greek Easter. Melbourne chef Isma...
26:05Maeve O’Meara explores the exciting mix of ingredients and flavours that make up Filipino food. Chef Dennis Leslie describes the melting pot of influences he grew up with in the Philippines, and introduces Maeve to one of his favourite noodle dishes: pancit palabok, a mixed seafood dressed with crunchy pork crackling. Tris...
26:05Maeve O'Meara explores the many cuisines that are part of South Africa’s culinary landscape. Cape Town-born chef Graeme Shapiro introduces Maeve to indigenous staples like mealie meal and the sweet-sour Cape Malay dishes that were a legacy of the spice traders. Another favourite comes from Philile Zwane who grew up in Kwa ...
26:05Maeve O’Meara explores the many fresh herbs and vegetables used in Lao cuisine. Lao-born Tony Inthavong introduces Maeve to the fragrant flavours of the region. Mountains of fresh herbs, lime, chilli and fermented fish sauce combine to produce fresh salads and soups - all served with the ubiquitous sticky rice. Sourina Sim...
26:04Maeve O’Meara explores the delicious world of Polish food as chef Judyta Slupnicki introduces her to the essentials - from smallgoods, to horseradish and pickled gherkins. Maeve then goes behind the scenes with baker Andrew Lipiszco, who shows her how to make classic Polish rye sourdough bread. Potato pancakes are carbohyd...
26:04Maeve O’Meara explores the fascinating food of Afghanistan where the guest is seen as king and beautiful feasts are prepared using age-old recipes. Maeve joins Kabul-born food lover Ryla Smith, who shows her the many ingredients and spices used in the cuisine, while Melbourne-based Shekib Shaker reveals how tea is taken in...
26:05Maeve O’Meara explores the world of Danish food, a cuisine crafted for the cold - some dishes dating back to the days of the Vikings, others like the open sandwich smørrebrød are modern and elegant. Maeve joins Danish chef Bente Grysbaeck who introduces her to many classic Danish flavours - from herrings to capers, rich Da...
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In the final episode, Maeve O'Meara explores the delicious and complex world of Jewish food - full of age-old traditions and customs. She visits kosher butcher shops and fish shops in Melbourne and Sydney, with food preparation supervised by a rabbi. She samples sweet plaited bread challah and bagels; vibrant borscht (beet... 25:05 Expired
Maeve O'Meara discovers some of the vast range of flavours and dishes that can be found across the USA. Sydney chef George Francisco whips up his legendary Chesapeake Bay crab cakes with a spicy Cajun remoulade. Maeve then learns some of the secrets of the American barbecue from Brisbane restaurateur Steve Johnson. And in ... 25:03 Expired
Syrian food is one of the most vibrant cuisines of the Middle East, full of herbs, spices and traditions stretching back many generations. Maeve O'Meara meets up with restaurateur Amal Malouf to get an explanation of the essential ingredients to make traditional dishes. Chef Carol Salloum takes Maeve through the classic me... 25:04 Expired
Maeve O'Meara visits a bakery that cooks Ethiopian injera bread which is used with many spicy stews. Nigerian Kunle Adesua introduces Maeve to a range of African ingredients and then cooks up a delicious one pot jolloff rice dish with tender cubes of fish and vegetables. Chef Bathie Dia from Senegal shares the secrets of h... 25:03 Expired
Without roast beef, pork pies and rollmops, empires would never have been made. Maeve O'Meara explores the intricacies and etiquette of English food from a perfect afternoon tea to good old fish and chips. Sydney chef Matthew Kemp takes Maeve on a tour through the essential ingredients and then whips up a sensational summe... 25:04 Expired
Maeve O'Meara enters the saffron-scented realm of Persian food - one of the most ancient cuisines on earth. She discovers the secrets to cooking tender kebabs, how the rosewater iced dessert faloodeh is made, and why the Persian rice dish zereshk polow is so adored. 25:03 Expired
Maeve O'Meara meets up with chef Detlef Haupt, who reveals the essential ingredients in traditional German cooking and later prepares one of his favourite dishes, sauerbraten served with potato dumplings and tasty cabbage. Butcher Stefan Birmilli guides us through German sausages. Michael Vieh cooks a hearty lentil soup tr... 25:04 Expired
Join Maeve O'Meara as she explores the nourishing foods of Egypt and discovers the country's favourite dishes. Maeve meets chef Ramy Megalaa who introduces the key ingredients in Egyptian cooking and prepares an aromatic fish tagine. She also learns what to expect from a traditional Egyptian breakfast, including the popula... 25:04 Expired
Explore the colourful cuisine of South America with passionate chefs and home-cooks. Host Maeve O'Meara joins chef Jorge Chacon to learn about the particular flavours and ingredients that make South American food really special. Chef Juan Gomez makes Colombian style arepas and Chilean musician Gema Badiola prepares a fragr... 25:05 Expired
Featuring the best in food the world has to offer, Food Safari is an enticing blend of exotic food with down to earth practicality. Tonight, Maeve O'Meara visits Jocelyn Riviere (formerly of Kirketon Dining Room).