TLC take you for an exploration of authentic Spanish cuisine!

India’s favourite lifestyle channel TLC brings you the splendid cuisine of Spain peppered with its rich history and cultural influences in a new series - RICK STEIN’S SPAIN. The series is showcased through the lens of one of the most applauded Chefs, Rick Stein, who travels the length and breadth of the country in an old campervan, going off the beaten track to discover the authentic soul ('duende') of Spanish cooking.

 

RICK STEIN’S SPAIN premieres only on TLC every Thursday at 9:00 p.m., starting July 5.

 

RICK STEIN’S SPAIN follows the course that Rick Stein embarks on to discover if it is still the old Spain he visited as a young boy or is Spain becoming more like the new Europe. He unravels the traditions of Spain and learns if Spanish cuisine is changing or is it sill the old sort of beans, stews and quite heavy peasant food.

 

Rahul Johri, senior vice president & general manager - South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “TLC was the first international lifestyle channel to introduce food programming in India. It offers the finest repertoire of food shows hosted by iconic personalities such as Nigella Lawson, Anthony Bourdain, Bobby Chinn amongst many others. We are delighted to present a new host Rick Stein who will enthrall the audience with his culinary expedition of Spain.”

 

Rick’s zeal and vivacity for Spain goes on a high while he wanders around the country and the restaurants, giving a sneak peek into the unparalleled recipes and ingredients that are sure to excite viewers about the country’s unique cuisine. According to Rick, no one cooks fish with more respect or grills meat better.

 

In the past, French and Italian cooking have been seen to have more finesse, but thanks to a handful of really dedicated Spanish chefs and a growing enthusiasm for its rugged flavours, that has all begun to change. Rick introduces the viewers to contrasting recipes and offbeat ingredients, like Valencia paella, Monkfish, Manchego cheese and many others.