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S5E511
Sunday Gravy
September 01, 2023
Many know it as tomato sauce, but in the in Italian-American households of the Northeast in the USA, that luscious, thick, richly flavored tomato concoction simmering away for hours is known as gravy. Why is this dish so important to the Italian culture? Christina visits a Tuscan vineyard and discovers the truest tradition for making this cherished traditional gravy...or sauce.
Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board
TV Schedule
Season 5
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
S5E513
Christina travels to an ancient town in Tuscany that has produced chestnuts for centuries....
Life in the Slow Lane
S5E512
Christina meets a former New York police officer who has landed in a small town in Italy
Conscious Eating
S5E509
Christina meets a chef who adapts Italian dishes to be healthier and kinder to the planet....
Compassionate Cooking
S5E508
Christina cooks with an instinctive chef who to creates luscious meals for each customer.
Dinner with Sandro
S5E505
In a home kitchen in Tuscany, Christina creates a luscious meal with her friend Sandro.
Eating Locally
S5E504
Eating locally-grown food has become mainstream, but what does “local food” actually mean?...
Going Green, Italian Style
S5E502
Can kale save the planet? What is green living and why should we live that way?
Cuz There Is No Planet B, Cuz
S5E501
Choosing more plant and less animal food intake is our best shot at making a difference.
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