Grow, Cook, Eat

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  • 2019
  • 3 Seasons
  • 9.0  (29)

Grow, Cook, Eat is an Indigenius television series that follows three passionate individuals on a journey to connect with the traditional ways of growing, cooking, and eating food. The show explores Indigenous food culture, how food is grown and harvested, and traditional recipes from various Indigenous communities.

The show's trio, Karen O'Donohoe, Michael Kelly, and Katie Sanderson, are enthusiastic about promoting Indigenous culture through food. Karen, an Indigenous chef and forager, combines her culinary expertise with her passion for foraging and cooking traditional foods. She has immense knowledge of the benefits of eating locally sourced Indigenous foods and showcases her skills in preparing delicious meals.

Michael, an agricultural scientist, brings to the show a wealth of knowledge on soil types, yields, climate, and the science behind growing crops. He also explains how the use of land has evolved over the years and the impact that it has had on Indigenous communities.

Katie Sanderson is a farmer, writer, and educator from a mixed heritage. She shares her experience of running an organic farm, where she grows vegetables and rare breeds of livestock, including pigs and chickens. She also educates viewers on preserving food for the winter.

Throughout the show, the three hosts travel across the country to meet with Indigenous farmers and chefs, exploring the vast variety of traditional foods of different regions. The show emphasizes the importance of consuming locally grown, organic, and fresh produce, and showcases how Indigenous people have been practicing sustainable farming for generations.

The trio also visits Indigenous communities to learn about their traditional ways of cooking and preserving food. They interview elders to learn about their food customs, gathering vital information on the value of food, how it was prepared, and the sacredness of the activities associated with it.

The show also highlights the challenges that Indigenous farmers face and how Indigenous farmers have been using traditional techniques to overcome these challenges. The hosts explore solutions to climate change and the cultural importance of protecting biodiversity.

At the end of each episode, the hosts get to share a meal with local chefs, families, and community organizations, displaying the importance of the communal aspects of food. Through the lens of food, the show highlights the growing awareness of Indigenous identity and culture.

In conclusion, Grow, Cook, Eat is a beautifully shot show that will leave you with an appreciation for traditional food, its customs, and its importance in Indigenous culture. The show also emphasizes the merits of sustainable farming and the importance of preserving Indigenous food ways for future generations.

Grow, Cook, Eat is a series that ran for 3 seasons (17 episodes) between April 30, 2019 and on Indigenius

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Seasons
Celery and Celeriac
7. Celery and Celeriac
March 31, 2020
The final crop of series three is a double header. Karen agrees to grow celery despite her dislike of it, and also celeriac which she considers the 'pug' of the vegetable world - so ugly that it's cute!
Strawberries
6. Strawberries
March 31, 2020
The first fruit to receive the Grow Cook Eat treatment in this third series is everyone's favourite Summer treat - the strawberry.
Chard
5. Chard
March 31, 2020
Michael Kelly and Karen O'Donohoe have an easy run with this week's star veg - robust and easy to grow, the colourful rainbow chard brings a prolific harvest. Katie Sanderson shows how equally simple it is to cook, wilting it on eggs for a quick and delicious breakfast.
Broccoli
4. Broccoli
March 31, 2020
Karen attempts a world first by growing purple sprouting broccoli in a container. Michael puts her initial success down to good fortune and sure enough, trouble awaits.
Cucumber
3. Cucumber
March 31, 2020
Mick is feeling cool as a cucumber with his well-rehearsed veg trivia, new polytunnels and boy scout knowledge of cucumber growing. While there's more to it than the veg grown in earlier episodes, Karen shows how this prolific plant can also be grown outdoors in Container Corner, alongside some miniature cucumelons.
Oriental Greens
2. Oriental Greens
March 31, 2020
Trusty heads of iceberg lettuce are set aside to make room for their exotic cousins - mizuna, rocket and mustard greens. Easy to grow in beds and perfect for containers, these cut-and-come-again greens can be harvested multiple times, making them the ideal beginners' crop.
Broad Beans
1. Broad Beans
March 31, 2020
Broad beans are this year's first crop to find a home in Grow HQ soil. This is an easy vegetable to grow, as long as you have a resident ladybird, a hose to keep the blackfly at bay, and a beer trap to distract any slugs for good measure.
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Where to Watch Grow, Cook, Eat
Grow, Cook, Eat is available for streaming on the Indigenius website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Grow, Cook, Eat on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon, Hoopla, Tubi TV and Pluto TV.
  • Premiere Date
    April 30, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    9.0  (29)
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