No Kitchen Required – Dominica premieres Tuesday night

Dominica News Online - Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 at 6:43 AM
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Scene from No Kitchen Required - Dominica

BBC America’s new cooking series premieres tonight with its first installment ‘No Kitchen Required – Dominica.’

No Kitchen Required is a reality cooking show that features three chefs who are dropped into the most exotic and remote places on earth. There they must work with the locals to hunt, fish and forage for ingredients to create locally-inspired meals that will be judged by the communities.

In the first episode the chefs are dropped in Dominica.  Equipped with only their knives and secret ingredients of choice, they are welcomed by the host of the series Dr. Shini Somara and the Kalinago community.

After a traditional performance by the Kalinagos and an exquisite feast, the chefs set out in search for the ingredients for their meals. They must first master spearfishing, track a manicou through the dense jungle, blindly hunt for crustaceans in dangerously murky water and forage for tropical fruits and root vegetables like coconuts and yams.

Then they are expected to combine these ingredients to create a delectable feast for their hosts against driving winds and rain before time runs out.

NO Kitchen Required – Dominica premieres at 10:00pm ET/PT.

BBC America can be found on Marpin channel 43 and SAT – Channel 42 straight/Channel 20 on the box.

See video below for a first sneak peek of No Kitchen Required – Dominica.

[youtube width="600" height="400"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7tpYHpGffY&feature=channel[/youtube]

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108 Comments

  1. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 1 Easy April 6, 2012

    These guys can’t cook. They all used the locals to make them look good. The thing is that they just can’t cook! Another form of exploitation by outside forces.

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Anonymous April 27, 2012

      No dumb it’s exposure not exploitation. I guess u like to hear people say they’ve never heard of your island.

  2. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Anonymous April 4, 2012

    From the beginning I knew the Caribs were gonna choose Caine heheh…

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Easy April 6, 2012

      We are not Caribs you mook. Stop calling us that.

  3. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 Anonymous April 4, 2012

    It looked as if those manicous were placed there.

  4. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 papadoupolous April 4, 2012

    Learnt a new recipe on the show: manicou rapped in breadfruit. LOL

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 papadoupolous April 4, 2012

      that should be…wrapped in breadfruit

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Anonymous April 4, 2012

      Yeah I most def learnt a new recipe..

  5. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 westindianfriend April 4, 2012

    Since when is a coconut a root vegatable?? Hmmmm…

  6. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 (.) (.) April 4, 2012

    The crayfish made my mouth water

  7. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 warma April 4, 2012

    saw it and loved it…ok a bit of light humor…i want to know how is it that when the Kalinagos gave those 3 chefs to sample the “traditional drink” it didn’t fro dem down….i KNOW is a ole galbanzo dey give dem man – how they remain standing is what i want to know LOL

  8. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 proud April 4, 2012

    All thanks to my Beautiful kalinago people for making Dominica recognizable. An award should be given to them cause without them Dominica would not be seen on tv all over the world.

  9. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 C T April 4, 2012

    loved the show ….. enjoyed the show…… oh laughable. wonderful work nice job kalinagos………..couldn’t stop laughing………. there was one kalinago elder he was just eating and not commenting ,,,,, my husband couldn’t stop laughing, that was his favourite judge lol………. fantastic job… looking forward for future episodes…

  10. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 C T April 4, 2012

    loved the show ….. enjoyed the show…… oh laughable. wonderful work nice job kalinagos………..couldn’t stop laughing..

  11. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 2 iwannabeapilot April 4, 2012

    I never knew that green fig was white yam and half ripe plantains were yellow yams. Just sayin…

    Also, isn’t manyioc cassava?

  12. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 peter April 4, 2012

    i am sorry i did not see it man,i would love to if there would be a repeat.

  13. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0 Dominicagarl April 4, 2012

    It was an awesome episode! My non-D’can hubby was wowing all through it. A great start to much needed promotion for our country. Hoping to see much more soon

  14. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0 SHhhh April 4, 2012

    Watched it…..Loved it…very entertaining and great job to our Kalinagos and lastly our DOMINICA is so so beautiful!!!

  15. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0 Update April 4, 2012

    The show was awesome….I hope that you will fit into it again….Very good promotion for Dominica

  16. Hot debate. What do you think? Thumb up 1 Thumb down 8 jamin April 4, 2012

    Dominica has Leopards?
    *Scratches head*

  17. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 8 Thumb down 0 Wow! April 4, 2012

    Looked at the show last night. I couldn’t stop grinning from ear to ear! My country looked soooooo beautiful…LOVED it!!! :-D

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 anon April 4, 2012

      i thought i was the only one. i could n stop smiling. it was great!!!!!

  18. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 5 Thumb down 0 my say April 4, 2012

    It was mouth watering , the provisions and the wild life miss all that in the V.I . Hats of to the producers & organisers.

  19. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 6 Thumb down 0 Homeboy April 4, 2012

    Watched it last night! Fantastic.. Dominica sooo beautiful. And the chefs repelling down the cliff.. Big reviews for DA..

  20. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 2 Matriculation April 4, 2012

    These men physical profile look moor like military men than your regular cookie. :-D

  21. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0 lucian/ dominica April 4, 2012

    way to go d/a big tings are gone …mauh

  22. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0 I.m so Proud April 3, 2012

    Man that was exciting. Go Dominica.

  23. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0 Anonymous April 3, 2012

    what a great show. Thanks DNO for informing Dominicans about the show. So entertaining. I laughed my guts out after a hard and stressful day on the job.

  24. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 Dominican in NYC April 3, 2012

    This was a great reality show…loved the way the people enjoyed our Island….Despite the wind and the rain they were still able to create a special dish with the local items the found…Chef Madison was great…Chef Micheal was great and Chef Cain was great…Way to go D.A…one love

  25. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 7 Tom April 3, 2012

    EXCELLENT SHOW… I enjoyed every minute of it! ONE PROBLEM…..Why books? what happen to laptops? or computers? or scholarships? OR CASH? Anyway, excellent show…..Great exposure for Dominica.

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 JJ April 4, 2012

      oh shut up u ungrateful piece of . the kalinago people are not like u.they appriciate whatever they get as long it benifits the children. t

      • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 1 Tom April 4, 2012

        hey… this has nothing to with the appreciation. for the amount of money that show made…. they should give something more than just books…. i am sure they could have given laptops…. what happen to scholarships…..when it come to our KALINAGO, it is always books. that’s the point. they could have give scholarships up to grade 6.

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 (.) (.) April 4, 2012

      At least they gave something and some recognition

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 concerned April 4, 2012

      the latter part of your comment is unfortunate. lets note take a great opp and experience for our country and spoil it. the gesture was wonderful

  26. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 vin April 3, 2012

    what time is that playin because am not seein any thing on sat 43

  27. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 peeping April 3, 2012

    watching now, great show

  28. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Diva-lee-sous April 3, 2012

    OMG!!!! I am loving this already. Did you see the preview video? Going to look at it on the tv now.

  29. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 eyes wide shut April 3, 2012

    Can someone kindly post the weblink
    ?
    Cheers

  30. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 12 Thumb down 0 good for d goose April 3, 2012

    yes..Dominica moving…im so proud of my country..big things happening

  31. Hot debate. What do you think? Thumb up 4 Thumb down 4 papadoupolous April 3, 2012

    Vegetables like coconuts and yams. This must be something new!! Can’t miss it!

  32. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 sandra davis April 3, 2012

    i live in georgia cani watch at tenpm tonite the 3rd

  33. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 10 Thumb down 0 Tisha April 3, 2012

    I’m so excited and proud of Dominica can’t wait…LET GO DA….i love my county

  34. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 7 Thumb down 0 dominican in alaska April 3, 2012

    :) :wink: :-D Sooo happy I can be in Alaska and watch a show about Dominica , I love to see to that my lovely island can be on the map. Soo proud to a Dominican!

  35. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0 Dominican in the BVI April 3, 2012

    very interesting indeed,

  36. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 9 Thumb down 0 So Proud April 3, 2012

    Trust me, I’ll be locked in tonight. If you think I’ll forget there’s a sticker on my tv.

  37. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0 KFF April 3, 2012

    WooooooW interesting preview am all excited already

  38. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0 THE DOMINICAN April 3, 2012

    OH DOMINICA!!!

    I’LL BE WATCHING!

  39. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0 nik nik April 3, 2012

    :-D :-D will be tuned in,so excited.

  40. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 8 Thumb down 0 Simple. April 3, 2012

    I in that will be well locked

  41. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 12 Thumb down 0 Dangerous mind April 3, 2012

    Way to go Dominica!!! Do yourself proud..hope you all realize what a precious piece of earth you live on and start appreciating the island a little more..

  42. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 Please April 3, 2012

    Can someone please give me a link so that i could watch this show on my pc ?… I’m Dominican on vacation in Guadeloupe and i know i wont see it up here…i really wanna see this …PLEASE HELP A BROTHER…..THANKS !!!

  43. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0 real talk April 3, 2012

    that is it!! some good stuff cant wait to see it:) promote d nature isle to d werllll

  44. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0 Anonymous April 3, 2012

    thats some good stuff right here! promote d nature isle man

  45. Hot debate. What do you think? Thumb up 4 Thumb down 9 Trouble April 3, 2012

    YES! i love it, i love it!
    now what was that they were saying that we need their GAY DOLLAR to survive?

  46. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 8 Thumb down 0 hIT April 3, 2012

    I AM SO EXCITED!!! CANT WAIT!!! LOL..
    VERY PROUD OF MY LOVELY DOMINICA!!

  47. Poorly-rated. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 7 Thumb down 47 Sam Harris April 3, 2012

    Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see.

    • Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 5 Thumb down 0 hmmmmm April 3, 2012

      even its the truth lets think positive

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0 anon April 3, 2012

      its a pre-taped show not live. u just being negative is all

    • Hot debate. What do you think? Thumb up 1 Thumb down 9 Alas....... April 3, 2012

      @ Sam Harris So true……and the plain truth is always uncomfortable whether we are prepared to admit it or not.

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 concerned April 4, 2012

      You have a right to your comments and they are warranted. I do not support the crimes that are happening and it is unfortunate. But this represents a small group of people. Just like crimes happen where you are from in greater degree and people still visit. If you have experienced any such situation am sorry but know not all of Dominica is in support of these negative acts. Visitors now need to be more cautious when travelling to the caribbean in general the preconceived notion that anything applies needs to be revisited.

  48. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 6 Thumb down 0 gwada miss April 3, 2012

    omg what a beaut thanks god for dominica the naturel island in all the caribben love u da and will never stop lovein u :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

  49. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 11 Thumb down 0 Homeboy April 3, 2012

    Well we all know that ‘ no kitchen is required to eat in DA’… All you need is 4 stones, wood for fire, a pot and your food. I’ll be watching and recording the show for my kids…

  50. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 24 Thumb down 1 As if..... April 3, 2012

    Come on people, put a reminder on your phone for 10 pm tonight. I don’t know why but I’m excited! :-P

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0 Allan April 3, 2012

      can somone tell me if i can see in on the internet because i live in france!

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 Allan April 3, 2012

      can someone please tell me if i can see it on the internet because i live in france and we don’t have bbc here

      • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 dreadlocks April 3, 2012

        google no kitchen required

      • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 Homeboy April 3, 2012

        Je ne peut pas vous aider! Toute ce que je sais, c’est il est sur le BBC L’Amerique. Désolée mon frère!

  51. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 18 Thumb down 4 Seriously April 3, 2012

    I live here and OMG I never knew my island was soooo beautiful. I mean I hear it all the time but WOW! We live in paradise and we dont even know it.

    • Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0 Anthea April 3, 2012

      Your so right. I know that Dominica is beautiful and I learnt to appreciate even more after moving to the United States. There are places I never knew excisted. Great exposure, but now we have to get rid of the rogues and thieves who will prevent Dominica from being the one of the safest and most beautiful place on earth. The Government and the police need to step up and do something about it. We don’t want Dominica to get like some of the other Island. I believe these days, there no fear of God and drugs can really that to you.

  52. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 21 Thumb down 1 Polo crew April 3, 2012

    Yesssss Dominica I seeing you I like that we moving on up!!!!

  53. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 19 Thumb down 1 Sam April 3, 2012

    My country is BEAUTIFUL. Positive vibes right there

  54. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 22 Thumb down 1 lover April 3, 2012

    i’m lovin it already,can’t wait for tonight. congratulations to the kalinago tribe

    • Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0 Trouble April 3, 2012

      yes yes.. indeed- big up kalinago one time

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 2 May April 3, 2012

      yes alyou like it when we making Dominica proud but otherwise alyou like to look down on us.

      • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Lover April 4, 2012

        i don’t. besides i’m from the kalinago territory

  55. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 16 Thumb down 1 Wiseup April 3, 2012

    SLOWLY BUT SURELY DOMINICA IS GETTING ON THE MAP! WHOOP WHOOP!

  56. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 18 Thumb down 1 DA 2 D BONE April 3, 2012

    I LOVE YOU DOMINICA………..2 D BONE

  57. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 15 Thumb down 1 Update April 3, 2012

    Wow….just love this…Whatever is used to promote Dominica positively – I give God praise and glory

  58. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 18 Thumb down 1 DA4LYFE April 3, 2012

    D’CA ALL DAY…LOVE DAT COUNTRY..

  59. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 8 Thumb down 1 4eyes April 3, 2012

    will be watching !

  60. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 13 Thumb down 1 OPTIMIST April 3, 2012

    great exposure for Dca forest/jungle…i will surely be tuned in..love me some Dca

    • Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 12 Thumb down 1 OPTIMIST April 3, 2012

      I MEAN RAINFOREST..I LOV ETHE FACT THAT IT IS IN THE KALINAGO AREA..

  61. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 13 Thumb down 1 dominica April 3, 2012

    Way to go dominica, show we can survive without a kitchen

  62. Hot debate. What do you think? Thumb up 4 Thumb down 7 thickness4so April 3, 2012

    by the way DNO didnt give a date when it would be airing. i hope that means tonite

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 1 Great April 3, 2012

      my dear its tonight meanining April 3rd @10 pm. im so gonna watch it, Oh my im excited.

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 May April 3, 2012

      Didn’t you read the whole story? The time, place, channel, network and TV stations are all there.Don’t blame DNO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  63. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 20 Thumb down 1 thickness4so April 3, 2012

    boy that is some serious exposure for Dominica and i’m liking the vibe and cant wait to tune in tonite! :-D

  64. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 9 Thumb down 1 Concerned citiizen April 3, 2012

    I will be there!!

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Alas....... April 3, 2012

      Confused citizen…you will be where? smfh

  65. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 15 Thumb down 1 KALINAGO YOUTH April 3, 2012

    big name for Dominica….more popularity

  66. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 15 Thumb down 1 LR April 3, 2012

    im waiting ……..lol…big moves dca!!

  67. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 11 Thumb down 1 interesting April 3, 2012

    Great stuff mayne!

  68. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 13 Thumb down 1 possie long time April 3, 2012

    i’m tuned it…looks interesting..very good promotion for dominica

  69. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 17 Thumb down 1 just looking April 3, 2012

    waw!!!!! i love the idea already.

  70. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 11 Thumb down 1 Empress April 3, 2012

    I’m very elated to see that Dominica is being recognized on the map. The series looks very interesting…Looking forward to viewing such adventurous show.

  71. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 15 Thumb down 1 sunshine April 3, 2012

    Jus watched a snippet of “no kitchen required” and boy I wish they were showing it up here in London. Great exposure for D/ca but we want it to remain unspoilt pls. Vive la dominique…….Luv u d/ca!
    Proud to be dominican.

  72. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 1 uk April 3, 2012

    But can I see it ib the uk? :-?

  73. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 1 dreadlocks April 3, 2012

    can we get that show in the US if so what channel

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 1 Anonymous April 3, 2012

      You should look for BBC America in your area

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Homeboy April 3, 2012

      Use your remote and search for BBC America. You must find it. If not find a friend with Verizon Fios, they have it.

    • Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 5 Thumb down 0 Homeboy April 3, 2012

      IO TV CH 101 . DIRECT TV CH 264 . TIME WARNER CABLE CH 106 . VERIZON FIOS CH 189 . XFINITY CH 114.

      Here you go Rasta, hope that solves your problems

      • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 dreadlocks April 3, 2012

        thanks home boy U live in d states man?

      • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 Homeboy April 3, 2012

        Yeah Rasta man but my heart in DA

      • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Homeboy April 3, 2012

        I almost forget my manners.. You welcome Bro!!!! You know we are the kindest people in the wotld

  74. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 1 Dominican in Toronto April 3, 2012

    And chef Micheal is brutal :-)

  75. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 14 Thumb down 4 Dominican in Toronto April 3, 2012

    Way to go DA, dso damn proud, just make sure our rainforest is “not destroyed”

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