Finland is that one Nordic country that is never on the global cuisine radar. However, the reserved Finns have been quietly perfecting their craft of foraging culture and incorporating it into their unique cuisine. Jonathan Legg explores the entire expanse of the country to understand it's cuisine, and the ethos of the country's top chefs; from amazing locally sourced cuisine in Helsinki, to an expedition in Lapland to learn about foraging and the Finnish delicacy, reindeer!
Jonathan Legg hones in on an extended foodie mission: Find the world's most unpopular and under-represented cuisines. What do they tell us about the culture? Why have they not been embraced globally? Whether ripping motorcycles through misty Irish backroads, galloping horses through the mongolian plains, or snapping sails down the sunny Croatian coast all regions are explored. And From runny duck fetuses, to jiggly blood pudding, to stuffed camel carcasses all edibles are consumed. It's a culinary adventure full of mishaps, risk, and the most unloved food on the planet. Is it buried in obscurity, is about to emerge, or is it just bad? Come find out on Food Unknown.
