Explore how cultures spanning the globe use varying techniques and ingredients in the centuries old ritual of underground cooking. Steaming, baking, or roasting, each method, although unique in its history and ritual, works towards a singular goal — to gather and nourish the ones you love.
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YETI Ambassador
Monique Fiso
Specialty
Culinary

Episode 1: Hāngi

Traveling to the captivating Wairarapa region of New Zealand, chef and YETI ambassador Monique Fiso meets up with friend and winemaker, Jannine Rickards. As they take us through the steps of a traditional Maori hāngi, Monique finds herself reconnecting to her culture, paying homage to the indigenous ingredients and traditions along the way.


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YETI Ambassador
Edgar Rico
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Culinary

Episode 2: Barbacoa in Oaxaca

On a recent trip to Mexico, Austin-based chef and YETI ambassador Edgar Rico travels to Oaxaca to gain a better understanding of the region’s food and culture. While there, he meets up with acclaimed chef Rodolfo Castellano, who shows him the history and technique behind Oaxaca’s famed barbacoa.

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