Confucius Was a Foodie

Confucius Was a Foodie - PBS

PBS

Reality Series

2016

TVG

Cooking

Celebrity chef Christine Cushing questions the authenticity of Chinese cuisine in North America.

Where to Stream

2017– Reality Series 3 Seasons19 Episodes

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Saturday, October 18

Bitter

Season 3 • Episode 4

Chinese medicinal herbs; the bitter fruit durian in Malaysia; a visit with hotelier Christopher Ong.

Sunday, October 19

Bitter

Season 3 • Episode 4

Chinese medicinal herbs; the bitter fruit durian in Malaysia; a visit with hotelier Christopher Ong.

Sunday, October 19

Shandong

Season 1 • Episode 6

Enjoying street food including steamed buns; mentor chefs and foodies enjoy a Shandong banquet.

Monday, October 20

Shandong

Season 1 • Episode 6

Enjoying street food including steamed buns; mentor chefs and foodies enjoy a Shandong banquet.

Saturday, October 25

Celebrations, Ceremonies and the Dumpling

Season 2 • Episode 1

Celebrating the Chinese solar lunar calendar with customs, cuisine and culture; dumplings.

Sunday, October 26

Celebrations, Ceremonies and the Dumpling

Season 2 • Episode 1

Celebrating the Chinese solar lunar calendar with customs, cuisine and culture; dumplings.

Sunday, October 26

Tea: Culture, Celebration, Commerce and Cuisine

Season 2 • Episode 2

Taiwan's mountain tea farms; bubble tea; the tea brewing process in Hong Kong.

Monday, October 27

Tea: Culture, Celebration, Commerce and Cuisine

Season 2 • Episode 2

Taiwan's mountain tea farms; bubble tea; the tea brewing process in Hong Kong.

Saturday, November 1

Noodles: Long for Life, Food of Legends

Season 2 • Episode 3

The noodle symbolizes longevity in Chinese culinary culture; Confucius birthday celebration.

Sunday, November 2

Huaiyang

Season 1 • Episode 4

The meticulous knife skills and elaborate presentations that historical Huaiyang cuisine demands.