Foodwise
3 Seasons
Foodwise is an original series created by the Travelogue team at CGTN. With the distinctive food of China as the main theme, we explore the story and people behind iconic dishes.
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27:25Episode 1
Eat Like Confucius
Episode 1
"Foodwise" host Tianran He explores the ancient town of Qufu the birthplace of Confucius.
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29:20Episode 3
Veggie Beijing
Episode 3
Beijing is a 3000-year old metropolis home to a dizzying array of culinary traditions, not least of which is vegetarian cuisine. For Beijingers, eating vegetarian is the best way to welcome spring. Today, Tianran and Angela take up the challenge.
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28:20Episode 4
Great Walls of Beijing
Episode 4
From feasts of tofu made using well-water and fish caught fresh from the reservoir, to bubbling cauldrons of thinly-sliced lamb, the hilly suburbs of Beijing are home to some of the best-loved weekend escapes, and they're all by the Great Wall.
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29:35Episode 5
How to Order Chinese Food
Episode 5
In this episode, hosts Tianran and Eva will give you a crash course on everything from choosing the right restaurant, to pairing dishes according to color, aroma, taste and form, so that at the end, you too can feast your friends like a pro.
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28:30Episode 6
The Herbal Way of Life
Episode 6
In this Foodwise episode, our hosts Tianran He and Eva May explore this ancient concept of medicine food homology as they taste their way through different herbs.
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28:50Episode 9
The Taste of Home
Episode 9
Eva rediscovers her love for a classic century-old dish in her hometown Vienna. Meanwhile, Beijing's charming autumn season sets Tianran back in time as he rediscovers flavors from his childhood.
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28:45Episode 12
Hainan's Four Famous Dishes
Episode 12
The stunning east coast of Hainan in southeast China, attract numerous visitors to travel. Hainan’s four famous dishes are chicken, duck, goat and crab.