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Show #101
SIENA, ITALY
For over a thousand years, Siena has been a center of Italian civilization. It’s the place to taste the foods that are basic to the nation’s history... to discover the real story behind the wines of Chianti. And see a horse race that’s been going on for 700 years.
Show #102
CALGARY
The Canadian west... we'll take a look at its extraordinary natural beauty... visit the city of Calgary and find out how the railroad made all this possible. We'll ride up to a local ranch, uncover the true story of the chuckwagon and cook up some traditional recipes.
Show #103
PATAGONIA, CHILE
Patagonia, at the southern tip of South America, is one of the most unspoiled parts of our world. The government of Chile has set up a national park in Patagonia with over half a million acres. It’s the perfect place to take a look at our natural environment. Good food, fascinating history, friendly people.
Show #104
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Northern California ... at one point in time it was Russia's major outpost in America. We'll take a look at their original fort ... and pick up some great tasting recipes from the neighborhood. We'll visit the home of America's most important horticulturist and find out how he changed the way we all eat.
Show #105
BANFF
The town of Banff in western Canada is within one of the world's great national parks. This is the place to get a good look at the Canadian Rockies... unspoiled nature that's easy to get to and easy to be in. It has all the summer and winter sports you can think of ... plus some great local cooking.
Show #106
PUCON, CHILE
Chile... it has some of the most beautiful and unspoiled landscape in the world... and some of the friendliest people to welcome you to it. The town of Pucon is the spot in the northern Lake District and people come here from all over the world. There’s great fishing... And traditional home cooking.
Show #107
THE INDIAN COMMUNITY OF SINGAPORE
Singapore... a modern city in the middle of Southeast Asia. A nation that values its ethnic communities and uses their history to plan its future. Ties to India go back for thousands of years and that influence can be seen throughout the country.
Show #108
PIEDMONT, ITALY
The Piedmont of Italy... at the foothills of the Alps.... It’s the land of the truffle-hunting dog... discovering white truffles worth more than their weight in gold. This the place where vermouth was invented and where some of the great wines of Italy are still produced. And wherever you find good wine, you usually find good food.
Show #109
THE LAKE DISTRICT OF CHILE
The Lake District of Chile... one of the most beautiful landscapes in The Western Hemisphere. Its culture comes from the native tribes, Spanish explorers and German colonists. One of its most important centers is Valdivia. It’s the spot to see what makes southern Chile an international tourist attraction.
Show #110
CAMPANIA, ITALY
The Italian region of Campania has some of the most beautiful landscape in Europe. Its resort village of Positano is world famous for its picturesque charm. And the entire district is the birthplace of what most North Americans consider their favorite Italian foods.
Show #111
JASPER
Jasper. The largest park in the Canadian Rockies, it shows you what’s been happening on earth for more than 600 million years. Mountains that came out of the sea. Glaciers that feed picture-perfect lakes. An intimate look at wildlife... and a famous resort with some great cooking.
Show #112
THE CHINESE COMMUNITY OF SINGAPORE
Singapore... almost 75 percent of the people here descend from Chinese settlers, and their community has preserved much of their ancient culture. It’s the place to take a look at the 5,000 year history of herbal recipes for good health, and find out how they work.
Show #113
CHILE
Chile... The world's longest mountain chain to the east. The world's driest desert to the north. The world's deepest ocean to the west. And to the south... the end of the world. And in the middle... wonderful people with a great sense of history and culture and some fabulous food.
Show #114
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
Sonoma, California... one of the world's most important places for the production of great wines and the foods to go with them. We'll take a look at the unique environment that makes all this good food and drink possible. We'll also get some easy and great tasting recipes from some of the area's best chefs.
Show #115
THE MALAY COMMUNITY OF SINGAPORE
Singapore -- it’s the place to take a look at the ancient food traditions of a city that is world famous for good eating. We’ll discover the great recipes of Singapore’s Malay community, and the secrets of their spice mixtures. We’ll tour the town and discover some edible love letters.
Show #116
THE NORTH SIDE OF ARUBA
The north coast of the island of Aruba... one of the world's great centers for watersports. We'll visit a bar that's become a national monument... discover trees that tell tourists how to find their hotels... find out how to keep food safe for a picnic. And we'll cook along with some of the island's best chefs.
Show #117
SANTIAGO
Santiago, the capital of Chile. The gastronomic center of one of the most interesting parts of South America... where excellent wines are produced in some of the world's most beautiful vineyards... Street foods as varied and interesting as the best of Europe. And the entire area is packed with excellent restaurants.
Show #118
ON THE ROYAL VIKING SUN
They are the ultimate marriage of luxury, comfort and technology -- the great cruise ships of the sea. And the Royal Viking Sun is a perfect example of the class. It’s the place to look at the history of these magnificent vessels... and to get the recipes that have made the Royal Viking chefs famous.
Show #119
ARUBA
Aruba... magnificent beaches... interesting history... wonderful culture. Good food that blends together the island's Dutch and Spanish cultures... and a population that is friendly, warm, and helpful. The best description of Aruba is its national slogan... "One Happy Island."
Show #120
BOYES SPRINGS & CARMEL
Northern California has some of the most beautiful resorts in the United States. Just south of San Francisco, in Carmel, is the Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club. Just north of San Francisco, at Boyes Springs, is the Sonoma Mission Inn. We’ll see how they use the extraordinary produce of the area to create some great dishes. |