Cooking Channel invites viewers on a culinary adventure on Monday, March 20th @ 10PM ET/7PM PT, as English siblings George and Gioconda Scott travel through Andalucia, a region in southern Spain with a rich gastronomic history, in new special Secrets of Spain. Chef and restaurateur Gioconda, and her olive oil purveyor and adventure guide brother, George, grew up in the Spanish countryside and share a passion for food and Spain. From the river to the sea, Gioconda and George bring viewers along for every roadside excursion and delectable bite as they spotlight unexpected, off-the-beaten-path places to experience the best food in the region.
From surprisingly gourmet, gas station delicacies to tapas enjoyed with music and dancing, the Scotts celebrate local food traditions, and cook and eat along with the people that make Andalucia a culinary destination. During their travels they will meet an award-winning Iberico ham carver and taste this regional specialty, learning about its origins and the artisanship involved in presenting this special dish. A visit to a cloistered convent yields a sweet treat with roots dating back to the 1300s, freshly picked new potatoes are a popular menu item, and a pop-up salt bake by Gioconda celebrates cooking customs that help to savor every bite.
From Cazalla de la Sierra to Sanlúcar de la Barrameda, fans can use #SecretsOfSpain on social to join the conversation about the show and its exquisite culinary journey.
Secrets of Spain is produced by Tio Timur Films for Cooking Channel.