Counter Space
24 Episodes Available
TV-14Documentary
Season 124 Episodes
Hong Kong Protest FoodS1 E1Political dissent finds expression in food; Sophia cooks fishballs and curry sauce; meeting a chef who wrote a protest cookbook; a Black woman making a statement by foraging.
Spain's Table SteaksS1 E2Exploring the future of meat from aging oxen to 3D printed steaks; Sophia elevates beef with compound butter; vegan butcher; Venezuelan making a Trump Burger.
Yemen's Conflict CoffeeS1 E3Coffee from a war zone comes to Michigan; Sophia bakes glazed coffee bundt cakes; meeting the Monk of Mokha; a social experiment in Black history with black coffee.
France Dying on the VineS1 E4Champagne makers dealing with the pandemic; Sophia cooks fennel crusted pork with champagne and grape sauce; meeting a bubbly empress; Taji hangs with a boozy treat dealer.
Mexico's Banned FoodsS1 E5Mexico bans junk food to take on disease; Sophia cooks a dinner with canned and frozen food; exploring trade impacts on tradition; snackers scouring the globe for treats.
Lebanon's Crisis DietS1 E6Lebanon shifts away from meat amid an economic crisis as Sophia cooks a vegan kibbeh; a New York chef works in the pandemic; a prisoner converts his bed to a grill.
Russia's Home GrownS1 E7Sanctions in Russia help spawn a new industry; Sophia makes sweet and savory sirniki; a photographer explains why older Russians pack a month's worth of food in the pantry.
Mushrooms: 2020 WinnerS1 E8Celebrating the unexpected winner of a bizarre year by digging into mushroom mania; Sophia makes wild mushroom soup and geeks out with Chile's first female mycologist.
Preserving CultureS1 E9Uighur restaurateurs use food to preserve their heritage as Sophia cooks Kewap lamb kebabs; meeting a Uighur school founder and a TikToker who blends activism and makeup tutorials.
Tank to TableS1 E10Fishing moves to indoor tanks to feed demand; Sophia makes salmon poke bowls; an environmental advocate shells out for cleaner waters; Japan's ama divers.
Chain ReactionS1 E11Mexican cartels muscle in on America's avocado trend; Sophia cooks with cactus to make nopales fish tacos; meeting a supply chain expert; the origins of the Hass avocado.
Food FearsS1 E12Japan's Fukushima farmers work to overcome radiation stigma; Sophia makes black rice pudding and peach compote; meeting a sommelier who says Fukushima's sake is nothing to fear.
Self CuringS1 E13Desperate Venezuelans turn to tea to fend off the coronavirus and Sophia makes preserved lemons and discusses when food can be considered medicine.
Alt MilkS1 E14Australians milk an invasive spieces for a dairy alternative as Sophia cooks up some glazed goat milk waffles. We meet a dairy farmer breaking down the impact of milk alternatives.
Future FarmsS1 E15Amid questions about conventional farming methods, many look to do more with less; meeting people building farms of the future; Sophia shows how to make braised cabbage.
Last OrdersS1 E16COVID-19 takes its toll on restaurants; Sophia bakes a tribute for those who have been impacted and meets an expert who suggests that there are hopeful business models on the rise.
Demand & SupplyS1 E17China supercharges its take-out industry at a cost; Sophia uses restaurant leftovers in a dish; furloughed chefs shift to delivery; a salute to the "thank you" bag.
Feeding LongevityS1 E18The people of Ikaria cook up a healthy way of life; Sophia prepares a Mediterranean classic; asking if the blue zone diet can be replicated around the world.
Spice of LifeS1 E19Visiting the annual saffron harvest to see why Kashmir's legally protected spice is so coveted; Sophia explores the roots of the spice trade and makes chai saffron creme brulee.
Edible InsectsS1 E20French businesses bet big on insects as food; Sophia shows how to cook with bugs at home; exploring the off-limit foods that might soon be on people's plates.
Taste of a NationS1 E21Decades of political instability take a toll on Iraq's national dish, grilled carp; Sophia shows how to make masgouf sauce and meets a chef upholding his heritage through food.
Food JusticeS1 E22Systemic racism in America's food systems; Sophia pays homage to the legendary chef Edna Lewis through cooking and talks with culinary star Kia Damon.
Elementary NeedsS1 E23Sophia explores kids' access to food in Kenya and cooks a traditional Kenyan stew; New York teachers bridge the hunger gap in the U.S. and pay homage to the humble lunch box.
Feeding on IsolationS1 E24Counter Space explores the role that isolation has had on eating disorders this year; Sophia and friend Jessie Kahnweiler cook remotely and forge a connection during lockdown.
Synopsis
Amid the throes of a global pandemic and a changing climate, Sophia Roe uses food as a lens to explore the changing world.Cast
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