S1 E1: Philippines: Why is Filipino food unpopular?
Liesel embarks on a journey to the country of over 7000 islands, the Philippines. From the serene to the seedy, she combs through metro Manila discovering the food
21 minutes
Maximum Foodie
Join host Sashi De (the producer) – who takes us to the world’s most fascinating destinations; from luxury restaurants to street food stalls. Sashi doesn’t just consume – he immerses himself to learn as much about the foods and culture as he can.
S1 E2: Thailand: US Thai Food vs Authentic-Thai, which is the winner?
Americans are accustomed to Thai food but what you get in mainland Thailand is quite different than the local Thai joint in California. Which is better? Liesel embarks on a mission in Bangkok to understand the essence of what true Thai food is all about... Has America adulterated the authentic Thai way of cooking to suit palates? Or does Thailand have a lock on authentic and lesser known herbs, spices and techniques that never migrated over to America? Original or an international reversion? Liesel pokes around touristic districts interviewing foreigners, samples breakfast at bustling neighborhood joints, and of course, it wouldn't be Thailand without a bug eating escapade! A look at an iconic locals-only farmers market sets Liesel on an objective to source hard to find Thai ingredients that might not make it across to America. Is this why the Thai dishes in US taste so different to what you get in Thailand?
22 minutes
S1 E3: India: Can Kolkata be considered a foodie destination of India?
Liesel pinballs around a city known for its gastronomy, the forgotten hub of British East India trading company, Kolkata. From trying out what the bustling city's vibrant street food scene has to offer, to the lesser known gems, including, venturing into India's only Chinatown and sampling their delicacies. A tale of walking food tours, hole in the wall joints serving up North Eastern dumplings, messy fish markets, and of course, the pride of Bengal, the Hilsa fish. Is Kolkata up to par with the other major metropolitan cities of India? This episode finds out exactly that!
22 minutes
S1 E4: Nevada: What else is there in Nevada for foodies besides Vegas?
This investigative mission starts off in the sin city atmosphere of the Vegas strip. After a gluttonous stint at a generic buffet, Liesel is inspired to do a road trip to find iconic gems in the state of Nevada. From ghost towns, to monstrous foodie challenges, to hole in the wall dive bars in the middle of nowhere, this trip has it all. Liesel finds the resurgence of Basque cuisine in Northern Nevada, and learns that Reno can do fine dining as well! A trip to Virginia city also reveals that the Silver State has some haunted bars where patrons from the 1800s are rumored to be still imbibing and spooking locals! It's a road trip in every sense of the word!
23 minutes
S1 E5: Rome: What are the tourists missing out on?
Italy is a vacationer's paradise. The food, the people, the sights and sounds, the history! But are the tourists doing it right when it comes to the trying out authentic food in Rome? Liesel embarks on a mission to explore the street food of the city. With the help of her food journalist buddy, Saverio de Luca, Liesel sifts through pasticceri, food festivals, touristed hotspots, all in an effort to understand real Roman food.
23 minutes
S1 E6: Emlia Romagna: What's the food like?
The region of Emilia Romagna is lush with gentle rolling hills where time honored ingredients like truffles, olives, and vast vineyards can be found. But this region is usually overshadowed by it's more famous neighboring cities, Florence and Venice. To understand the food of this region, Liesel explores the quaint sea-side town of Rimini and the hugely impressive Bologna. It's a tale of discovering local foodie passion that allows Liesel to hunt for truffles and try her hand in making her own gelato, a the world's only Gelato University!
23 minutes
S1 E7: Mexico: Tequila: Does it need to come from certain regions of Mexico?
In the land of tequila, Liesel gets the skinny on the premium export of Jalisco, blue agave tequila. From harvesting agave with the legendary jimadores, to understanding the process of distillation, Liesel is on the hunt to appreciate and understand the production requirements of this spirit that makes it what it is. Are they worth it only if they're from Jalisco or can they be made somewhere else for cheaper and better..? Liesel finds out!
23 minutes
S1 E8: Los Angeles: Food trucks: are they any good?
It's a well known fact that Los Angeles is the trendsetter for entertainment, fashion, and outlandish celebrity exploits. But is it the same story with the food? Liesel explores the food truck bubble to figure out what started the craze, why it's so popular, and more importantly, is the food any good?
22 minutes
S1 E9: Indonesia - Balinese cuisine: what is it all about?
Balinese cuisine is considered to be extremely complex. Different than what you find in the rest of Indonesia, Bali is further influenced by the major influx of Western tourism. Have the locals kept their traditions and cooking methods strong against the wave of tourism, or have they been catered to suit the palates of foreigners? Liesel heads to the ultimate getaway paradise island, sifts through all the yoga retreats, surfer shacks, and coffee plantations all in an effort to find iconic food - as well as track down the current foodie trend of the island.
23 minutes
S1 E10: Ireland - Dublin, what else is there besides the pub culture
Admit it, first thing you relate with Dublin are the pubs. Sure, they are a staple and they serve some of the best brews in the world. And they come with an associated culture that is hard to rival. But what about the food? Does Dublin have a burgeoning foodie scene or is it all about the pint o' Guiness? Find out on this episode of Max Foodie as Liesel explores the breathtakingly beautiful country of Ireland.
23 minutes