Taste Buds
TASTE BUDS is a kids cooking show airing this fall on TVO that teaches children to think about what they eat and explore new foods from around the world. The two young hosts, Avery and Lily, cook recipes that are easy for kids to make by themselves or with a bit of grown up help.
- 2008-2012
- 3 seasons
- Qubo
- Family
- TV-Y7
TASTE BUDS is a kids cooking show airing this fall on TVO that teaches children to think about what they eat and explore new foods from around the world. The two young hosts, Avery and Lily, cook recipes that are easy for kids to make by themselves or with a bit of grown up help.
Season 3 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2010
Episode 1
Foods that Zing
Lily brings the zing by creating a spicy, classic Indian dish called beef vindaloo. Avery visits a mustard factory to get the low down on this ancient, zing-y condiment. Together in the kitchen, they whip up zesty fish sticks and a citrusy salad with orange and mustard dressing. Zing!
Episode 2
Foods That Are Stacked
Lily brings the zing by creating a spicy, classic Indian dish called Beef Vindaloo. Avery visits a mustard factory to get the low down on this ancient, zing-y condiment. Together in the kitchen, they whip up zesty fish sticks and a citrusy salad with orange and mustard dressing. Zing.
Episode 3
Foods That Roll
Avery gets the show rolling with a healthy, modern twist on enchiladas, substituting tofu for meat. Lily makes fresh, cold salad rolls at a Thai restaurant. Back in the kitchen, the hosts get together to roll up crab cakes (or wheels) topped with a tangy corn salsa.
Episode 4
Foods for Kings and Queens
The Taste Buds challenge each other to create medieval style feasts. Lily visits Toronto's Casa Loma to prepare a royally stuffed chicken. Avery makes bread bowls that the hosts will use in the kitchen to serve up a hearty lamb stew; perfect for kings, queens, and peasants.
Episode 5
Foods That Are Colourful
Lily's favourite colourful fish is the rainbow trout, which she prepares with a beautifully vibrant salad. Avery gets tips from an expert chef on the art of food presentation. Together in the kitchen, the hosts prepare a vivacious chicken with pesto sauce and wildly coloured vegetables.
Episode 6
Foods for a Party
The Taste Buds prepare some amazing finger foods for a friend's birthday party. Lily starts with some spicy, oven-baked samosas. Avery works with an event planner to put together an awesome theme party. The hosts team up in the kitchen to make three delicious, easy-to-prepare personal party pizzas.