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.
EPISODE 1
Pearls in Palawan
Erwan travels to the gorgeous island of Palawan where he meets with the locals and learns about pearl farming.
EPISODE 2
Octopus in Isabela
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.
EPISODE 3
Mud Crab in Dumaguete
Erwan learned how to catch crustaceans while growing up, but in Dumaguete, he discovers their unique regional approach to catching mud crabs.
EPISODE 4
Rainbow Runner in Apo Island
Apo Island is famous for its marine Sanctuary. Erwan meets environmentalists and learns about the Rainbow Runner fish.
EPISODE 5
Fruit Bat in Mindoro
On the island of Mindoro, Erwan samples a traditional Filipino Adobo, made with an unlikely source of protein - locally caught fruit bats.
EPISODE 6
Flying Fish in Batanes
Batanes, known for its breathtaking coastline, is home to the mataw fishermen clan. With their guidance, Erwan sets out to catch dorado by using flying fish as bait.
Erwan Heussaff