Places Travelled

Guadalajara, Mexico

Jamaica

Delhi, India

New Orleans

Nici hits New Orleans - home of jazz, Cajun cuisine and good old fashioned Southern hospitality. After chancing on a seafood festival Nici heads into the swamps for a boat tour and some spicy alligator meat. In town, Nici helps prepare a backyard cook up with legendary jazz drummer Shannon Powell - complete with a live soundtrack. At home Nici recreates Cajun Blackened chicken with beans & cornbread, finished with a sweet pecan pie.

Amalfi - Italy

Nici explores the stunning Italian Amalfi Coast. There she visits a buffalo mozzarella factory and then has a lesson in hand rolling pizza and pasta with three generations of the same family. Back home Nici prepares a three course Italian feast.

Ko Chang, Thailand

Nici has a taste of island life in Thailand, including the inclement weather! Back home Nici prepares a classic Thai curry with a sweet and fruity finish.

Los Angeles

Nici hits the USA and samples what fast action LA has to offer - from classic diners to taco trucks and the raw food revolution. At home, Nici prepares chicken burgers with Mexcian inspired flavours and a good old fashioned hot fudge ice cream sundae - made from scratch.

Ubud

Nici has a shock start to her day with a traditional Balinese 'health drink' at the local markets. After a drive around the rice paddys Nici has a cooking lesson and learns some local tricks. Back home Nici makes spicy satay and sweet sticky black rice.

Dijon

Nici visits home of French mustard - Dijon. After a day at the markets Nici is invited to a French farmhouse for a traditional meal. Back home she prepares a classic coq au vin and a simple creme brulee

Barcelona, Spain

In multicultural Barcelona Nici goes on a food tour of the city – including a tapas session in the city markets and a trip to a traditional Spanish restaurant. Famous for paella, Nici has a lesson in making paella on a central city rooftop. Back at home Nici shows us how to make tapas and sangria – simple to prepare and great for entertaining.

Hanoi, Vietnam

Food is at the epicentre of Vietnamese culture. In Hanoi Nici finds out that anywhere you can fit a plastic stool and a gas cooker you will find gourmet delights whipped up right before your eyes. Back at home Nici prepares some classic Vietnamese favourites.

Tuscany, Italy

Nici visits Tuscany, a land known for it’s fresh and simple approach to cooking. There she faces the ultimate cooking challenge – preparing Italian food in an outdoor kitchen for some locals. Back at home Nici prepares some rustic Tuscan favourites that are incredible in taste and flavour.

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok is known for it’s diverse range of delicious street food. Nici samples what the city has to offer, from morning markets to the bright lights of China town. Back at home Nici recreates for us some Thai favourites with locally attainable ingredients.

Lyon, France

Often dubbed the gastronomic capital of France, Lyon is known for it’s fine cuisine and star chefs. Nici visits gourmet French markets, has a chance meeting with a French master and helps out in a busy bistro. Back at home Nici show us how to cook gourmet French food perfect for a special occasion or entertaining.

Kuta, Bali

After hitting the surf in Kuta Bali, Nici manages to get an invite to a family home for a taste of traditional Balinese food. Back in her kitchen Nici demonstrates how easy its to make a delicious curry from scratch and prepares an impressive desert platter with everyday ingredients.