In her public television debut, chef, bestselling author and outdoor expert Georgia Pellegrini shares recipes, projects and skills for a self-sufficient life, and introducing viewers to memorable characters along the way. Throughout MODERN PIONEERING, Georgia helps viewers hone new skills in the kitchen with refreshing recipes; offers gardening tips for all spaces (including urban fire escapes); and showcases DIY projects such as watermelon kegs, handcrafted paper and homemade survival kit. At the same time, she teaches viewers to waste nothing while rolling up their sleeves and tapping into their pioneer spirit. Traveling the country, Georgia also highlights artisans and craftsmen who are modern pioneers, as well as extraordinary food heroes with uplifting and moving personal stories.
Sat, May 18 | 4:00 P.M. |
Flowers, Tea and Chi
NHPBS (11.1)
Georgia visits a florist in Austin, Texas whose sculptural approach to flower arranging is unlike any other. |
Sat, May 25 | 4:00 P.M. |
Copper and Chocolate
NHPBS (11.1)
Georgia visits master copper artisans to learn about the art of hand hammered copper, and all of the ways it can be used in the kitchen and home. |
Sat, Jun 15 | 4:00 P.M. |
France: The Noble Olive
NHPBS (11.1)
Georgia travels back to the South of France, where she once cooked at a Michelin restaurant, and spends time in the olive harvest with a family who is carrying on the tradition of making olive oil. |
Sat, Jun 22 | 4:00 P.M. |
The Lakota Nation: A Story of Empowerment
NHPBS (11.1)
Georgia travels to the Rosebud Native American Reservation in South Dakota where the Lakota people are pursuing the "7-generation framework" - their vision for the next 150 years. |
WENH-TV Ch. 11 Durham
WLED-TV Ch. 48 Littleton
WEKW-TV Ch. 18 Keene
W50DP-D Ch. 50 Hanover
W34DQ-D Ch. 34 Pittsburg