Family Ingredients

Discover the stories linked by family recipes from places including Hawaii and Japan.

Episodes

  • Wisconsin

    Valerie Kaneshiro was raised on the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe reservation in Wisconsin.
  • California

    Jack Johnson reveals the influence his father had on him and shares those memories.
  • Lana'i

    Anela Marie Kawehikulaonalani Evans shares the love and respect she has for her island.
  • Vietnam, Hanoi

    We continue our journey in Vietnam by visiting a historical village for the Le family.
  • Philippines

    Sheldon Simeon finds it easy to shine the light on traditional Filipino dishes.
  • Puerto Rico – Arroz con Gandules

    Puerto Rican pride thrives in Hawai’i! Chef Ed meets up with entertainer Tiara Hernandez.
  • Japan – Miso Soup

    In Japan, miso factories are like microbreweries in America.
  • California – Pipi Kaula

    Trace the origins of Hawaiian cowboys who made tender beef jerky called pipi kaula.

Specials

  • Chef Jose Enrique

    Visit with San Juan Chef Jose Enrique Before and after Hurricane Maria.
  • Chef Maria Grubb

    Share a meal with Chef Maria Grubb of Puerto Rico.
  • Ed Meets Vivian

    Chef Ed Kenney visits two fish markets in Hawai’i and Japan and shares his insights.
  • Fish Markets

    Chef Ed Kenney visits two fish markets in Hawai’i and Japan and shares his insights.
  • Ocean Care

    Learn what an aquarium can teach you.

About Family Ingredients

Get an introduction to interesting people and riveting stories linked by a family recipe, starting from a base in Hawaii to locations such as Japan and Puerto Rico. Find the rich and sometimes surprising connections to a treasured family dish.

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