The new show expat cooks, hosted by Émilie Fournier at Zeste, invites us to meet expat Quebec chefs on the other side of the world. From the local markets to the kitchens of their restaurants, the show explores the unusual and exotic daily lives of these passionate plate explorers.
The first season of Expat Chefs takes us to six chefs from Quebec, from the island of Dominica to Italy, via the Cayman Islands, Portugal, England and North Korea.
“Does it taste better somewhere else?” Why this desire to emigrate? How much is it ? What administrative procedures are involved? Those are all questions I ask them,” says host Émilie Fournier, who we’ve seen on several TV shows including Vlog and Salut Bonjour.
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Here are two dishes prepared by two chefs we met in the Expat Chefs series.
Beyond culinary discoveries, Expat Chefs is a program that’s consistently people-focused, says Émilie Fournier. “What struck me was the extent to which Quebecers, even on the other side of the world, have a unique approach to cooking. The kitchen remains a meeting place, and the chefs share a meticulous and precise, warm and unpretentious way of cooking. Everyone reproduces this! »
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In one of the episodes of Expat Chefs, chef Stéphanie Audet takes us to the Lisbon market where she gets her fresh produce.
The presenter believes that viewers should be very proud when they see these achievements. “Most chefs come with their technique and absorb the local culture and ingredients. It makes for beautiful blends that people are curious about. We’re fine with this show! »
expat cooks | Thursday 9 p.m. | on zest