Maria Lawton

Season One, Episode Six California’s Central Valley In this episode Maria goes west to California to take part in a small festa in Fresno, she cooks with local chef Mary Camara, bakes with Jeremiah Duarte Bills, and takes in the sights, sounds and foods of a local, bloodless bullfight. Our first stop is at CPDES

Season One, Episode Five – Povaçao and Ponta Delgada On this episode we stay on the island of Sao Miguel with a chance to learn about the island’s origins, taste delicious desserts and explore the capital city of Ponta Delgada! We start along the rugged shores of Povaçao on Sao Miguel’s southwestern coast. It’s here

On this episode I visit Sao Miguel’s oldest and at one time only tea plantation in all of Europe: Cha Gorreanna. Since 1883, one family has operated this organic tea plantation, now in the hands of 7th generation owner Madalena Motta; I have a nice strong cup of tea with her! After, I head down the road

Season 1, Episode 4 – The Farm/Logoa This episode its all about Freshness… Fresh Milk, Fresh Cheese and Fresh Seafood…I head to the countryside of Nordeste, where I spend the day on a family farm with husband and wife Gena and Joao and hang out with some Happy Cows and learn what it takes to

On this episode I travel 4 1/2 hours  from Boston to the island of Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal; the Azores consist of  9 islands in the middle of the Atlantic.  Once I land I head over to the historic Terra Nostra Garden Hotel in the heart of Furnas. Furnas is literally inside of an ancient volcanic