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Savor San Diego
Green Goddess Goes to Market
Season 1
Episode 4
In this episode of the Emmy-nominated Savor San Diego, Su-Mei visits Bella Vado Splendid Oils in Valley Center to learn both about the process of making avocado oil and the family behind this unusual "Green Goddess" product. She then heads to Hillcrest's Whole Foods Market to discover how local products like Bella Vado find their way onto area retail shelves.
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26:25
Learn how the Kumeyaay used native plants for food and medicinal purposes.
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25:06
Discover the vibrant community of El Cajon and its restaurants and markets.
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26:13
Explore energy saving ways to cook and grow food.
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26:10
See how food plays an important role in healing from trauma.
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25:03
We visit a local sake brewer to learn how sake is made.
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26:43
Su-Mei will take viewers on an adventure in Tijuana while she explores the culinary scene.
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26:36
Take a look at food trends and diets with a nutritionist to learn best practices in eating
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22:46
This episode features foods, products and companies that actually help our environment.
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26:41
Su-Mei looks at the rich history, evolution and many treasures of Little Italy.
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26:23
Su-Mei will explore the burgeoning Asian community in the Convoy District.
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25:31
Featured: Local food artisans Prager Brothers Breads & a local artisan food shop Venissimo