The Migrant Kitchen

[chefmd]

An interesting documentary about " collective of culturally connected, distinguished chefs (including Ray Garcia of Broken Spanish, Wes Avila of Guerilla Tacos, Carlos Salgado of Taco Maria, as well as Jorge Gaviria of corn purveyor, Masienda) work to preserve heritage and push forward the “Alta California” Mexican food movement. By celebrating those dishes and ingredients integral to Mexico's cuisine and its economy, a group of accomplished Mexican-American chefs are working to elevate not only the food, but what people of their heritage can achieve in the food business. Featured in the episode: Guerilla Tacos, Orange County's Taco Maria, Broken Spanish, BS Taqueria."

 

 

https://www.kcet.org/shows/the-migrant-kitchen/episodes/alta-california?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=audiencedelivered

 

 

 

 

[chefmd]

Season 2 episode 2 about Indian restaurant Badmaash has interest discussion about tradition and authenticity.  

[heidih]

I have watched them all. Interesting, thoughtful and compelling.  Here is the general link.  I love my city

 

https://www.kcet.org/shows/the-migrant-kitchen

Edited December 20, 2017 by heidih (log)

[heidih]

Note: This post has been moved from Kimchi Making at Home Was Going Out of Style. Rural Towns to the Rescue. to maintain topic focus.

 

 

Thanks for sharing it. I feel the same about tamale making and Diep Tran's Bánh Chưng Collective. I wonder how those strong collective activities can be navigated now. 

[heidih]

Oops forgot link on Diep https://www.kcet.org/shows/the-migrant-kitchen/keeping-a-tasty-lunar-new-year-tradition-alive-with-the-banh-chung