National Geographic (November 7, 2024): Mark Wiens travels to a Karen village in the remote mountains of Mae Hong Son Province, in Northern Thailand, to reunite with his friend Mook. Mark’s challenge is to fish and forage for ingredients to cook a traditional Karen meal.
This will serve as the culminating flavor feast for a wrist tying ceremony, a Karen tradition to mark the planting and harvesting cycle of rice. But first, Mark and Mook must trek through the jungle to collect things like bitter melon leaves and broken bones pods. Once the sun goes down, they will join Mook’s brothers on a nighttime fishing expedition which doesn’t quite go as planned.
EPIC FOOD JOURNEYS WITH MARK WIENS Famed food traveler and flavor enthusiast Mark Wiens embarks on a culinary adventure in search of the most authentic eats. From 24-hour street food marathons in bustling cities to fishing and foraging in idyllic countryside regions for a traditional meal, he is on a mission to unlock the secrets of local cuisines while learning about the culture. Exciting tuk-tuk rides, charming boat cruises, and good old mountain trekking: Wiens will do what it takes to share with you these tasty and unique food journeys around the world.
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