Origins
Tastemaker Erwan Heussaff explores some of the lesser known islands in the Philippines, meeting the indigenous people, and getting a rare glimpse into their unique culinary and cultural traditions.
Pearls in Palawan
S1 E1
Erwan travels to the gorgeous island of Palawan where he meets with the locals and learns about pearl farming.
Octopus in Isabela
S1 E2
In this episode, Erwan travels to the remote area of Palanan in Isabela, where he meets the Dumagat tribe and learns how to catch an octopus the traditional way.
Mud Crab in Dumaguete
S1 E3
Erwan learned how to catch crustaceans while growing up, but in Dumaguete, he discovers their unique regional approach to catching mud crabs.
Rainbow Runner in Apo Island
S1 E4
Apo Island is famous for its marine Sanctuary. Erwan meets environmentalists and learns about the Rainbow Runner fish.
Fruit Bat in Mindoro
S1 E5
On the island of Mindoro, Erwan samples a traditional Filipino Adobo, made with an unlikely source of protein - locally caught fruit bats.
Smoked Pork in Sagada
S1 E7
In the mountainous region of Sagada, Erwan sets out to find out more about a local favorite smoked pork: Etag. Along the way, he meets a French chef, an Etag producer, and a local cook who teaches him about indigenous Igorot dishes.
World's Smallest Edible Fish in Bicol
S1 E8
Known as the tiniest edible fish in the world, sinarapan are found in the many lakes covering the Bicol region. We follow Erwan as he attempts to catch these minuscule fish and see the many ways they can be prepared.