Every dish has a story, and every family has a dish.
Every dish has a story, and every family has a dish.
“Family Ingredients” is a new culinary travel TV series that tells these unique stories by tracing the origins of a Hawaii dish to its roots around the world. Not quite a documentary, not quite a cooking show, “Family Ingredients” is a joyful ode to farmers, food producers and families.
Hosted by acclaimed Oahu Chef Ed Kenney, the story begins in the Hawaiian Islands, where big things are happening in the state’s dynamic culinary scene. “Family Ingredients” showcases Hawaii’s small town communities, diverse cultures, and exhilarating experiences that cross the Pacific Ocean.
Engaging, authentic, funny, even a bit quirky, Kenney traces the dishes around the globe. He takes off with guests to explore Okinawa, Tahiti, California, Japan, Puerto Rico, and the Hawaiian Islands, showcasing how cuisine can profoundly unite cultures, communities and families.
“The show started out as a culinary adventure based on what I do daily as a chef — telling stories through food,” he said. “I never realized that it would have such a strong impact on me.”
Family Ingredients is co-produced by Rock Salt Media Inc. and Pacific Islanders in Communications.
The Emmy Award-winning show is scheduled to premiere on PBS Hawaii at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The series begins with poi. ■