go back to Shows
The Savers of Flavor
With every growing season, the South risks losing ingredients that shaped its flavor, history, and culture. Chef Kevin Mitchell and food historian David Shields race to find and rescue them before they vanish. Part documentary, travelogue, and cooking show, The Savers of Flavor traces history from fields to fine dining, from humble tables to celebrated restaurants, coast to foothills and between.
1 Season · 4 Episodes · New episode May 11, 2026
Latest episode
Peas Come To The Table
Season 1 Episode 1 | 25m 21s | CC
Which is the best garden pea? The first to ripen, breaking the winter dearth of green vegetables. Thomas Jefferson challenged neighbors to present the first plate of peas. Victors grew the Early Frame, sown in autumn, rising again in February. From 1770 to 1840 it defined spring gardens, then disappeared. The Savers identify an Early Frame pea from Little Mountain, SC, and return it to Monticello.
Subscribe to Our Newsletters
Get trusted Colorado stories, programs, and events from Rocky Mountain PBS straight to your inbox.