Episode 1: Nature's Gift

China is home to some of the world's most dramatic natural landscapes, with high plateaus, mountains, forests, lakes, and coastlines. This geographic span contributes to the formation and preservation of species, and no other country has so many potential raw materials for food. To obtain this gift of nature, people gather, scavenge, dig, and fish. Throughout the seasons, this episode will show the stories of people and nature behind the delicacies. For more details, please refer to

Episode 2 The Story of Staple Food

Staple food usually provides most of the calories that humans need. The Chinese have a distinctive culinary art, from the most mundane pot of rice and a steamed bun to the ever-changing array of exquisite staple foods, all of which are the result of their hard work and experience. However, no matter how much wine and food is consumed, the staple food will always be the last protagonist on the Chinese table. For more details, please refer to

Episode 3: Inspiration for Transformation

In the law of eating, flavor is above all else. The Chinese have never tied themselves down to a list of boring foods. With an understanding of food, people seek inspiration for transformation through constant experimentation. For more details, please refer to

Episode 4 The Flavor of Time

Time is the best friend of food, and time is also its mortal enemy. While there are many technologically advanced ways of preserving food, the old ways of curing, drying, intoxicating and smoking have accidentally given us flavors that are very different from, and sometimes mellower than, those of fresh food, while still preserving freshness. To this day, these foods, created twice over time, continue to influence the daily diet of the Chinese people, and harbor a special sense of taste and of the world's people. For more details, please refer to

Episode 5: Secrets of the Kitchen

It is almost impossible to count the number of dishes in Chinese cuisine and to categorize them into cuisines without controversy. The cooking, frying, deep-frying and steaming, the fire, the ingredients, the seasoning ...... Sometimes these seem simple, sometimes they are incredibly complex. What secrets are hidden in the Chinese kitchen? Is it the ratio of ingredients, condiments and seasonings? Is it the subtle use of time? Is it the variety of the chef's cooking techniques? It's not a simple math problem. For more details, please refer to

Episode 6: The Harmony of the Five Flavors

Whether it's in Chinese food or in Chinese characters, the magical word "flavor" seems to be always full of endless possibilities. Beyond what the tongue tastes and the nose smells, the perception and definition of "flavor" in Chinese culture is both rooted in food and beyond. In other words, it is not only our tongues and noses, but also our hearts that can truly sense flavor. For more details, please refer to

Episode 7 Our Fields

The Chinese say, "Eat from the mountain, eat from the sea". This is not only an adaptation to the local conditions, but also a Chinese way of living in accordance with nature. From ancient times to the present day, this farming nation has carefully used every inch of the land under its feet, and the activity and extraordinary wisdom of obtaining food is everywhere. For more information