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4 documentaries on Netflix to learn more about cooking
By
Kiwilimón - 2019-09-17T17:23:59Z
The kitchen is the soul of every home, it's the place of flavors, aromas, secrets, and recipes. It's where alchemy, magic, and memories happen.
It is said that cooking is an act of love for others and for ourselves. And there is nothing more generous than cooking for someone and nourishing them.
Since it holds such an important place in our lives, learning more about cooking and food is a topic of great interest.
Thus, Netflix, an innovative platform that has gradually woven itself into our lives, also recognizes the vital role that cooking plays in humanity, which is why it features several documentaries on the subject that are worth discussing and watching.
Chef´s Table
Spectacular food and great stories, a winning combination. It is one of the pioneering food series on Netflix, which to date has six seasons— and for a reason! The series is so spectacular that it has been nominated for Emmy awards.
The plot revolves around the lives and works of outstanding chefs from around the world; Jeong Kwan, Massimo Bottura, Asma Khan are some of the names that resonate in Chef´s Table.
Taco Chronicles
If there is one thing that all Mexicans love, it's tacos. It is an important dish in the culture of our country and Netflix knows it, because it dedicated a six-episode series to it, with each episode focusing on a specific taco: al pastor, carnitas, barbacoa, basket tacos, stews, and carne asada.
Two Kitchens
Gabriela Cámara, a culinary entrepreneur, created an innovative proposal for fish and seafood dishes and opened two restaurants: Contramar in Mexico City and Cala in San Francisco.
The magic of “Two Kitchens” is the success story of these restaurants, but above all, the choice of their staff, who are like family.
The Chef Show
In this eight-episode program, they cook homemade and popular dishes from the United States such as lobster rolls, cheese sandwiches, and the star dish: hamburgers.
Filmmaker Jon Favreau appears in the kitchen of chef Roy Choi, and together, they travel to different cities to meet other chefs or invite well-known actors to prepare their favorite dishes and discuss cinema, a great conversation.
Have you seen any of these shows? If not, you don't know what you're missing; they will surely delight you, and you will learn a lot about this noble and important profession.