CETV: Season One
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Escape to Port Protection - Salmon Summer SolsticeEllard goes to Port Protection, Alaska for the Summer Solstice to explore the edible wilderness of Alaska's Southeast. salmon fishing, clamming, beer brewing, crabbing, music making, and interacting with the locals on this four part episode.
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the First Day of Crab SeasonDungeness crab season begins in November in the Bay Area (except this year - read more) and the excitement is in the air! Tasty, filling and sustainable these crabs are Da best. Ellard goes to Sausalito for a Dungeness Crab boil and party at a refurbed garage. Unexpectedly one crab emerges to tell the tail.
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the BEST Coffee in San FranciscoEllard discovers the BEST coffee in San Francisco is right in his hood. Coffee pioneer Oliver has refurbished a sixty year old espresso machine and is serving up classic espresso as part of the Third Wave of coffee - the new coffee revolution. Interesting facts on coffee and you're going to want a cup after this episode. Find out why the front of the machine says, "It works without steam".
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Hawaiian Honey BeesEllard goes to the Hanson's Honey Bee farm to learn more about honey bees, mead, and beekeeping. He also blows a lot of smoke!
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Hawaii : Return to Heaven, Part 1Ellard travels back to the Big Island of Hawaii and drops in on the Southeast part of the island at a retreat center named Kalani. Ellard volunteered at Kalani 15 years ago where he learned a lot about food, Hawaiian culture, and himself.
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Hawaii : Return to Heaven, Part 2Ellard travels back to the Big Island of Hawaii and drops in on the Southeast part of the island at a retreat center named Kalani. In this episode he takes part in a traditional luau, with a Hawaiian feast, hula, fire spinning, and some truly authentic Hawaiian characters.
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Pass Me That Lumpia!Ellard and his basketball teammates Mark and EJ cook up this popular Filipino appetizer using Mark's special recipe. After they are devoured, the boys go play a game of basketball on their team The Multiple Scoregasms and show how powerful the lumpia can be as they rise to victory in overtime!
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Four Bagel Jokes in 60 SecondsEllard went to make the bagels with the guys at Authentic Bagel Company in Oakland. Unfortunately, you have to find some way to pass the time when you are waiting for the dough to mix and this is it.
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A Family Tradition: Linguine with Blue Claw Crab SauceEllard and his Dad, the Captain, cook up a pot of marinara sauce with blue claw crabs. A tradition in the Resignato family, this dish is rarely available in restaurants and the unique flavor of this sauce is indescribable. Of course their's music and other unexpected happenings as the crabs almost turn the tables.
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On the Vixen: Music & MarlinEllard goes fishing on the Vixen off the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii with Captain Kenny Llanes. The Culinary Edge is about characters and Captain Kenny is no exception. He is like the Hawaiian, lighter version of Quint from JAWS. After fishing, the catch is cleaned and BBQed right at the dock as Captain Kenny serenades us with his ukelele. Amazing food and music - as the Hawaiian's say - No ka oi - Da Best!
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The Devil's Slide: Wild Mussels, Shark Stories and Home brewEllard and crew drive south of San Franciso, over Devil's Slide (on the last day this was possible), to harvest wild mussels. Shark stories, wild mussels and home made beer on this episode.
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Extraordinary Hotpot Carnitas (with no antibiotics) in SpanglishA Culinary Edge retourt to Ordinary Swedish Mealtime. Ellardo cooks up carnitas in a hot pot while speaking Spenglish. Also, Dick Cheney makes a cameo in this episode.
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Vegan Baking & BurlesqueEllard invites vegan baker and burlesque performer LittleKarmabomb into his kitchen where she prepares an entire vegan meal while also preparing for a burlesque performance! Eggplant "Pizza", Raw Walnut Banana Fudge and a chayote appetizer are on the menu as well as some interesting facts about turmeric, bananas, and burlesque.
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Fried Chicken, Waffles, and Pottheads: Alameda StyleEllard heads to the Eastern Bay to partake in a fried chicken & waffle feast. A cast of characters shows how fun this unhealthy but soulful classic meal can be. Everything in moderation. And what about the pottheads? You'll have to watch it to find out.
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The Letter BEllard and his friend Ben, who lives in Bernal Heights, BBQ up some baby back ribs in Ben's smoker and go play bocce with a bunch of friends while drinking locally brewed beer on a beautiful day in SF. A Culinary Edge ode to the letter B. 'The best ribs I have ever had hands down,' says Ellard. Side dishes made by YM include braised kale with bacon, 'Nostalgia' corn, and corn bread.
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