FORMAT | TV Mini-Series, Five episodes
CHANNEL | National Geographic, Hulu
In this TV mini-series, Chef Melissa King journeys into nature to seek creative inspiration and ingredients alongside National Geographic explorers and photographers. Co-directing and executive producing with the team at Radley Studios, we joined forces with National Geographic Creative Works and stepped into the great outdoors to form deeper connections with nature and create original dishes worthy of wonder. The show trailer is above and the “bonus episodes” we created for the show are below. The full episodes can be found on Hulu or on the National Geographic YouTube channel.
Exploring the Glaciers of Snoqualmie National Forest
National Geographic Photographer and Explorer, and traditional kayak builder, Kiliii Yuyan leads Melissa on a journey to elevate her culinary craft as they drive, hike, and paddle around the glaciers of Washington's Snoqualmie National Forest.
Tidepooling Along the Pacific Coast
Nature’s incredible details take on new meaning for Melissa as she joins National Geographic Photographer and Explorer Anand Varma to explore coastal tide pools.
Foraging for Mushrooms in Olympic National Park
Fungal ecologist and National Geographic Explorer Korena Mafune meets up with Melissa in an old-growth forest to search for one of the chef’s favorite ingredients: mushrooms.
Exploring the Active Volcano of Mauna Loa
National Geographic Explorer Andrés Ruzo joins Melissa in Hawaii to summit the world's largest active volcano and source local ingredients.
