The Chef’s Garden: Corn with Curtis Duffy (FYI, Monday, January 27, 2025)

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In the ever-expanding universe of food television, FYI’s new series “The Chef’s Garden” takes a refreshingly straightforward approach. No gimmicks, no manufactured drama – just good food, grown and prepared with care. The series pairs celebrated farmer Lee Jones with a rotating roster of acclaimed chefs, each tasked with creating a dish inspired by the season’s bounty. This time, three-Michelin-star chef Curtis Duffy, named Best Chef of 2016 by the James Beard Foundation, gets his hands dirty.

Monday, January 27th, at 10:30 PM, Chef Duffy ventures into Farmer Jones’ fields to select the star ingredient: corn. While some might scoff at an entire episode dedicated to such a seemingly humble vegetable, the series focuses on the essential connection between farmer and chef. This isn’t just about cooking; it’s about the collaborative process, the respect for ingredients, and the beauty of regenerative agriculture. The show highlights Jones’ farming philosophy and the impact his methods have on flavor. It’s a reminder – not a particularly subtle one – that great food starts with the soil.

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The episode chronicles the entire process, from harvest to plating. We see Duffy and Jones discussing the nuances of corn, its versatility, and the best ways to showcase its natural sweetness. And of course, we get to see the final product: a Curtis Duffy creation featuring the freshest corn imaginable.

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Other chefs set to appear throughout the season include Emma Bengtsson, Jenner Tomaska, and Rachael Ray, each bringing their unique style to Jones’ harvest.

“The Chef’s Garden” airs Monday, January 27, 2025, at 10:30 PM on FYI.

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