Future Food Season 1 Episode 2
Future Food
Season 1

Ep 2. French Evolution

  • March 30, 2010
  • 28 min

In season 1 episode 2 of Future Food, titled "French Evolution," host Simon Pegg explores the ways in which French cuisine is evolving and how chefs are embracing technology and sustainability to create innovative dishes.

Pegg visits Paris, the epicenter of French cuisine, to meet with chefs who are changing the game in the culinary world. He meets with Chef Thierry Marx, who is known for his emphasis on sustainability and creating dishes that are good for both the planet and the body. Marx takes Pegg on a tour of his urban farm, which uses hydroponic technology to grow fresh produce year-round. Pegg is impressed by Marx's dedication to using sustainable ingredients and reducing waste in the kitchen.

Next, Pegg heads to the kitchen of Chef Bertrand Grébaut, who has earned a Michelin star for his inventive cuisine. Grébaut combines traditional French cooking techniques with modern technology to create dishes that are both delicious and visually stunning. Pegg watches as Grébaut uses a centrifuge to extract juices from vegetables and fruits, which he then uses to add depth of flavor to his dishes. Pegg is impressed by the creativity and precision of Grébaut's methods.

Pegg also visits a unique restaurant in Paris called La Table du 11, where chefs use 3D printing technology to create intricate chocolate and dessert designs. Pegg watches as a chef uses a 3D printer to create a beautiful chocolate sphere that is filled with sorbet. He learns how this technology allows for more precise and intricate designs, making desserts even more impressive and interactive for diners.

In addition to exploring the ways in which French cuisine is evolving in terms of technology, Pegg also delves into the ways in which sustainability is becoming a more integral part of French cooking. He visits a small farm outside of Paris where a young farmer is working to create a closed-loop system in which all waste from the farm is used to create energy and fertilizer. Pegg observes as the farmer uses biogas to power his tractor and composts all of the farm's waste to nourish the soil.

Overall, "French Evolution" is an eye-opening episode of Future Food that showcases the ways in which French cuisine is embracing technology and sustainability to create innovative and delicious dishes. Through interviews with innovative chefs and visits to unique restaurants and farms, Pegg paints a picture of a culinary culture that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the kitchen.

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Description
  • First Aired
    March 30, 2010
  • Runtime
    28 min
  • Language
    English