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Porridge for the Soul

Season 1 Episode 2 | 52m 41s

At a dinner honoring pioneering chef Edna Lewis, Vivian gives porridge the royal treatment and learns about African American contributions to Southern cuisine. While in the port city, Vivian learns how rice holds the key to slavery’s sordid history.

Aired: 04/02/20 | Expires: 05/31/20
Extras
Brothers and restaurateurs Tatsu and Shion Aikawa are self-proclaimed 'samurai cowboys.'
Vivian's trips to Florida and Texas expand her idea of what barbecue is and how it’s done.
Visit Sid's BBQ, a Saturday-only barbecue spot that does whole hog in the region's style.
Vivian travels to Georgia to learn the roots of Southern hospitality.
Vivian Howard learns how to make a collard sandwich from Glenn and Dorsey Hunt.
Cookbook author Von Diaz takes Vivian Howard on a tour to taste greens.
Vivian ponders how so many meals are brightened by pickles, including achaar and kimchi.
Chef Anges Marrero shows Vivian Howard how she makes escabeche with southern ingredients.
Chefs explain Indian pickle traditions to Vivian Howard while sampling a variety.
While dumplings are hard to define, they stretch ingredients and imagination.
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Vivian's trips to Florida and Texas expand her idea of what barbecue is and how it’s done.
Vivian travels to Georgia to learn the roots of Southern hospitality.
Vivian ponders how so many meals are brightened by pickles, including achaar and kimchi.
While dumplings are hard to define, they stretch ingredients and imagination.
As Vivian tries to mass produce hand pies, she learns the history of this food.