Seasoned with Spirit is a new 5-part PBS series that offers viewers a culinary celebration of America’s bounty combining Native American history and culture with delicious, healthy recipes inspired by indigenous foods. Much more than simply a cooking series, each 30-minute episode of Seasoned with Spirit is a visually stunning, cultural adventure across the American landscape where viewers meet Native American peoples, see their breathtaking environs, learn their history and traditions, and, best of all, taste their cuisine. Plus, the entire series features a stirring musical score featuring today’s top Native American artists.

Loretta Barrett Oden, a renowned Native American chef, food historian and lecturer, and proud woman of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, hosts the series. With her infectious humor and unstoppable enthusiasm, Loretta travels around the country to immerse herself in the lives and traditions of numerous Native American tribes. She blends her passion for delectable food and engaging storytelling to create a fascinating series for viewers of all backgrounds.  

Offered by PBS Plus. Feed Dates: Five consecutive Thursdays, from 11/2-11/30, 1600-1630/502.

Below are resources for stations to use in promoting their carriage of Seasoned with Spirit.

• The press release for Seasoned with Spirit is available as a pdf* (29 KB) or word (20 KB) document.

• Short descriptions of the Seasoned with Spirit episodes are available as a pdf* (23 KB) or word (16 KB) document.

• Photo credits for the pictures on the right are available as pdf* (20 KB) or word (9 KB) documents.

• High quality stills (examples can be seen to your right) from Seasoned with Spirit are available for download in jpg format: Image 1 (1.2 MB) Image 2 (1.28 MB) Image 3 (1021 KB) Image 4 (1.33 MB)

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