The Fruit Nerd: Field to Feast

Season 1

Thanh Truong explores the relationship between fresh produce and the craft of cooking. He learns about the journey of Australian-grown fruits and vegetables, presents creative culinary innovations and shares timeless family recipes.

Where to Watch The Fruit Nerd: Field to Feast • Season 1

10 Episodes

Roma Tomatoes
E1
Roma TomatoesThanh 'The Fruit Nerd' Truong takes a deep dive into Australian tomatoes, specifically Roma tomatoes, and enjoys a traditional Italian feast by making homemade passata and gnocchi.
Persimmons
E2
PersimmonsDrying persimmons is a Korean culinary method that takes months. To understand the method better, Thanh follows the epic journey the persimmon takes from farm, into a Korean kitchen, and on to his plate.
Mushrooms
E3
MushroomsThanh visits the biggest mushroom farm in Australia and compares their produce to wild foraged pine mushrooms, all to be enjoyed using an unconventional cooking approach.
White Asparagus
E4
White AsparagusThanh heads to a local farm to learn more about the white asparagus variety.
Sour Cherries
E5
Sour CherriesThanh visits one of the few producers of Australian grown sour cherries because not all of his adventures focus on large varieties.
Artichokes
E6
ArtichokesThanh focuses on the artichoke, a quintessential Mediterranean vegetable, and traces its journey through Melbourne's largest market.
Turkish Chillies
E7
Turkish ChilliesThanh goes to a farm that produces a type of chilli adored by Turkish Australians and challenges himself to try this spicy classic.
Okra
E8
OkraThanh uncovers secrets behind okra in an African-Australian owned and operated farm.
Chestnuts
E9
ChestnutsThanh looks into how people grow, cook and eat chestnuts, from shaking the trees to cooking them in delicious recipes.
Oranges
E10
OrangesThanh looks at Navel oranges in Mildura and finds out why Valencia oranges grown in Barham are the best oranges for juicing.