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A Taste of South Africa

Season 1
Chef Matt Tebbutt is off to South Africa on the food adventure of a lifetime. Discover the country's delicious diversity as Matt meets and makes meals with farmers, chefs, cooks and an assortment of other enthusiastic eaters. Join Matt on his journey to this land of amazing wildlife and diverse human experience as he explores regional specialties, heritage recipes and contemporary culture.
201710 episodesTV-PG
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Fire
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    October 3, 2017
    25min
    TV-PG
    In 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.
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  2. S1 E2 - Brandy
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    October 10, 2017
    25min
    TV-PG
    Matt 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.
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  3. S1 E3 - Cows
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    October 17, 2017
    22min
    TV-PG
    In 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.
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  4. S1 E4 - Maize
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    October 24, 2017
    23min
    TV-PG
    Maize 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.
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  5. S1 E5 - Bunny Chow
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    October 31, 2017
    26min
    TV-PG
    Don'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.
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  6. S1 E6 - Koeksisters
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    November 7, 2017
    22min
    TV-PG
    Just 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.
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  7. S1 E7 - Sheep
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    November 14, 2017
    25min
    TV-PG
    Matt 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.
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  8. S1 E8 - Snoek
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    November 21, 2017
    22min
    TV-PG
    Matt 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.
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  9. S1 E9 - Venison
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    November 28, 2017
    26min
    TV-PG
    South 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.
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  10. S1 E10 - Finale
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    December 5, 2017
    23min
    TV-PG
    Johannesburg 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.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Devin O'MalleyChris Corbett
Studio
MagellanTV; Magellan TV
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