Former First Lady Michelle Obama will debut her new children’s series, ‘Waffles + Mochi,’ on Netflix.
The 10-episode food series is executive produced by Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama alongside co-creators Jeremy Konner and Erika Thormahlen. The show was created to encourage children to eat healthily.
The show follows two best friends, Waffle and Mochi, who share a dream of becoming chefs.
The official synopsis:
“Once upon a thyme, deep in The Land of Frozen Food, lived two best friends named Waffles and Mochi with one shared dream: to become chefs! The only problem? Everything they cooked was made of ice. When these two taste-buddies are suddenly hired as the freshest employees of a whimsical supermarket, they’re ready for the culinary adventure of a lifetime. With the help of friendly new faces like the supermarket owner, Mrs. Obama, and a magical flying shopping cart as their guide. Waffles and Mochi blast off on global ingredient missions, traveling to kitchens, restaurants, farms and homes all over the world, cooking up recipes with everyday ingredients alongside renowned chefs, home cooks, kids and celebrities. Whether they’re picking potatoes in the Andes of Peru, sampling spices in Italy, or making Miso in Japan, these curious explorers uncover the wonder of food and discover every meal is a chance to make new friends. Waffles + Mochi is an exciting invitation to get kids and grown-ups cooking together in the kitchen and connecting to cultures around the globe.”
The show will debut on March 16.
High Ground Productions, Barack and Michelle’s production company, have a few projects on Netflix, including American Factory, Crip Camp, and Becoming.
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