No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski

Such a moving show! I laughed, I cried, and I learned some stuff! The videography is beautifully done. It's such a colorful show that hits the mark for every mood. And I swear you can almost smell the meals they make together. The very real in-depth research that went into chasing down these histories and connecting people was so moving. And every episode made me hungry for whatever food they were enjoying through their journeys. In a time when the future is so uncertain, it's a big comforting hug to experience some of the past- especially the tasty parts. My only critique is that I wish there was more!!

No Taste Like Home badly wants to be the foodie version of Who Do You Think You Are? It's actually a sound idea, and it should have worked better than it does. The problem is this production has been produced by clueless Americans for clueless Americans, which is likely to leave everyone else non-plussed by everyone making a big deal of such bog-standard everyday fare as shepherd's pie and Yorkshire pudding. On the plus side, Antoni Porowski is a cute and engaging host, and he delivers the historical backgrounds of his guests with aplomb. But linking the history to the food is often a stretch, or so general and obvious, or so random, as to bring no significant meaning. I mean, you could probably link "afternoon tea" and "Victoria Sponge" and "Sunday roast" to absolutely any guest of British origin. So it's not like those choices reveal anything at all about the guests. And one last minor quibble: if you're purporting to take food seriously and you're endlessly banging on about food bringing family together, then maybe don't eat standing around the kitchen as if you're on the run. And don't eat Yorkshire pudding with your fingers.

I think this is the first time I've given anything 10 stars.

LOVE, LOVE LOVE this.

Loved 'WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? And which NBC had followed through will giving us the promised new seasons.

If history were taught using genealogy and culinary histories history would have had life in classrooms.

Am an amateur genealogist and lifetime home cook.

I'm watching the James Marsden episode now. Am waiting to hear Chicken Fried Steak to have its roots in Germany's Schnitzel.

I get a result saying I need to lengthen my review! That's a first! Usually I'm told to shorten them.

More and longer seasons please.

Such a fantastic and refreshing show looking into the history of celebrities through food. Antoni Porowski is an excellent host that doesn't get in the way of the story being told. The touring through the various countries and cultures is enlightening and entertaining. His guests are truly excited to explore how certain dishes served in their homes during childhood are connected to the history of their families, and their cultural roots. All of this is presented with a genuine straightforward manor without any celebrity drama or acting. A refreshing series to say the least.

I hope they add on to this six episode series.

I'm loving this series so much! It's really such a gem. I've laughed and I've cried. It feels like you're tagging along with Antoni and his guest as they travel the world. They're learning about the guest's family history (cool family tree stuff) and how food has connected them all.

It's fun, insightful and really touching. Antoni is the perfect host and traveling partner to watch and experience these stories about food and family with.

Congratulations to Antoni and the whole crew making it.

This is my first review too! I just felt compelled to give it it's accolades. I hope this show gets another season!