A Taste of South Africa
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Episodes
- S1 E1 - FireWatch on supported devicesOctober 3, 201725minIn South Africa, everyone cooks over open flame. whether it be on street corners, backyards or fancy restaurants it is literally everywhere you look. Host Matt Tebbutt explores the local community to see how fire is not only a tool but a catalyst for the culture.Freevee (with ads)
- S1 E2 - BrandyWatch on supported devicesOctober 10, 201725minMatt Tebbutt discovers there is more to brandy than he knew. In Whales where he grew up it was synonymous with stuffy old men and women in smoking lounges. In Africa it is a staple. It is drunk by rich, poor, old and young in both casual and formal settings and is even used to connect people to their ancestors.Freevee (with ads)
- S1 E3 - CowsWatch on supported devicesOctober 17, 201722minIn the UK and many other places in the world, a cow is a cow. It is only meat and milk. Matt discovers that in South Africa, a cow is so much more than just lunch. While it is eaten, unlike in many middle eastern cultures, every sip of milk and bite of steak means something.Freevee (with ads)
- S1 E4 - MaizeWatch on supported devicesOctober 24, 201723minMaize is South Africa's most important crop. Not only does it feed the people and the livestock as well, it is also one of the countries top exports. While maize is irreplaceable in the economy, it is also irreplaceable in the traditional cuisine.Freevee (with ads)
- S1 E5 - Bunny ChowWatch on supported devicesOctober 31, 201726minDon't Worry! No bunnies harmed in the making of this episode! Matt visits areas mostly predominated by Indian culture and sees how the cuisine there has become a special blend of Indian and African flavors.Freevee (with ads)
- S1 E6 - KoeksistersWatch on supported devicesNovember 7, 201722minJust like the chicken and the egg, no one really knows what came first. Koesisters or Koeksisters. These two variations of fried dough are a perfect representation of Cape cuisine and culture known for its eccentric blend of flavors and spices.Freevee (with ads)
- S1 E7 - SheepWatch on supported devicesNovember 14, 201725minMatt ventures to learn more about Zulu Sheep, a diffent breed of sheep with short ears, fat tails and fur instead of hair! The farm he visits takes extra care to make sure that the sheep are treated well and raised as naturally as possible for the best possible flavor.Freevee (with ads)
- S1 E8 - SnoekWatch on supported devicesNovember 21, 201722minMatt travels to Kalk bay to learn more about the prehistoric looking Snoek, an oily fish popular in that coastal area. It is treacherous to catch and is a staple for many families in the area.Freevee (with ads)
- S1 E9 - VenisonWatch on supported devicesNovember 28, 201726minSouth Africa is known for its great love of meat. It can be found everywhere, even in gas stations! But the tastes of the people also crave Venison. Matt ventures into the bush to find some.Freevee (with ads)
- S1 E10 - FinaleWatch on supported devicesDecember 5, 201723minJohannesburg could easily be seen as the gateway to cultures and cuisine's relevant to the entire continent. Matt explores the city with some local chefs to experience the uniqueness of the city.Freevee (with ads)
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- Audio languages
- English
- Subtitles
- English [CC]
- Directors
- Devin O'MalleyChris Corbett
- Studio
- MagellanTV; Magellan TV
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