Eva Longoria takes on France for CNN’s travel and dining show
South Texas native Eva Longoria’s profession as an actress has introduced her to France many instances — however by no means like this.
While the lights and cameras are acquainted to Longoria, she’s buying and selling film units for kitchen conversations as she embarks on a culinary journey in France for her newest gig with cnn. With a fork and knife in hand, she’s going to discover France’s wealthy historical past and decadent flavors in “Eva Longoria: Searching for France.”
“France has defined how the world approaches fine dining, and its commitment to craft, paired with a relentless spirit of innovation, has kept its cuisine at the forefront of modern gastronomy,” Longoria mentioned. “With ‘Searching for France,’ we had the chance to spend real time with the chefs, artisans and families that both safeguard and evolve that extraordinary legacy.”
The eight-episode collection connects France’s historical past of royal courts and monastic vineyards to its revolutionary, flavorful regional fare. Through dining on contemporary oysters in Paris, blue lobster in Brittany and frog legs mousseline in Alsace, she strives to expertise France from a special perspective — one led by her style buds.
Longoria, who was born in Corpus Christi, has lengthy had ties to San Antonio: she co-founded the native nonprofit Eva’s Heroes within the Alamo City, and in 2023, she hinted at plans to maneuver again to the town part-time in an interview with fellow Texan Kelly Clarkson.
She’s properly versed in touring and attempting new meals, internet hosting earlier iterations of the CNN authentic “Searching For” collection.
“France has set the global standard for fine dining, shaping not only how we cook, but how we gather, celebrate and experience food,” Entelis mentioned. “With Eva as our guide, this season transports viewers through centuries of French history, revealing how the country’s traditions, culture and culinary innovation came together to shape one of the world’s most influential gastronomic legacies.”
The show will premiere on April 12 at 8 pm Central time., releasing two episodes weekly on Sundays. CNN subscribers can stream the episode the next day.
