SALT OF THE EARTH | my first food & travel documentary

We go on a culinary journey across my home country of Wales & we are blown away with what we find. SALT OF THE EARTH.
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DIRECTED BY Tom Lewis & Gaz Oakley
CAMERA BY Oliver Biggs & Eddie
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Peter O'Sullivan
EDITED BY Tom Lewis with Gaz Oakley

[@gazoakleychef]

HEY GUYS THANKS FOR WATCHING, THIS IS MY FIRST DOC IVE MADE. ALL MADE IN HOUSE BY MY GREAT TEAM. LEARNT SO MUCH & CAN IMPROVE ON SO MUCH. I CANT WAIT TO GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO IT AGAIN SOME WHERE ELSE. BIG LOVE GAZ

[@tarrynlupini4802]

Cant wait to watch! We loved it! Well done

[@frankdukes69]

Super dope dude!! Can’t wait till you come back to NYC

[@katieratcliff8785]

avantgardevegan absolutely loved it! Well done dude 🙌🏼

[@sunshinejal6744]

Jamaica maybe...

[@benzowithdrawalhelp]

It was lovely. Well done! I hated for it to end. I’ll host you in Northern California if you come cook here. Lots of organic farms and lovely coast line.

[@tarrynlupini4802]

A vegan cooking travel show..... shut the front door! Awesome!!!!!!!

[@elisabethn7962]

About time. Love it

[@daniellej7391]

Gaz finally got me to go vegan after staying vegetarian for 6 years! Nobody else makes veganism seem so interesting & delicious 👏🏼

[@chantalv.m5132]

I gave up vegetarian caus I was always making the same food. Always curry blablabla lol And then found him! He made it all better and made things look better and tastyer 🥰

[@marilynkhasnabish6845]

I'm not vegetarian or even vegan, but I would agree.i enjoy his videos.

[@melanienguyen4188]

The red head gentleman helping him cook the flatbread looks like the sweetest guy! The way he folds his hands.. makes him look so polite. Loved this! Great job!!

[@melanienguyen4188]

All the foods looked mouth watering and so fresh

[@mlxlmewq7733]

Ikr the dude was completely adorable

[@ciantar60]

Please make more of these. There aren't many vegan shows like this! Love your stuff Gaz! Come to Melbourne Australia! Vegan food everywhere in certain areas!

[@sugarplumk2381]

Edgy Vegy Bit Harder to find good vegan food in Sydney but it’s the same thing, you need to know where to go. Hopefully it will get better here.

[@ciantar60]

@@sugarplumk2381 Yeah Sydney is a bit harder. 👍

[@sugarplumk2381]

Edgy Vegy If you do come up here and you’ll no doubt research the best ones. Lots I’d like to try but usually it’s just the vegan options on a menu. But if you’re in the city, I can recommend the vegan Yum Cha which is between the museum and St Mary’s Cathedral. Bodhi Restaurant on College St, (bit hard to find at first. It’s hidden around the back of the pool, beneath street level).

[@jayoldsmith8834]

Wonderful! The comments are made by people all over the world. That is really powerful. I feel connected to like minded humans in a common aim. The food is great but this film is so much more than that. Well done Gaz .

[@BusyBee262]

You've done great work to promote Wales and vegan food

[@beadingdancer]

Loved watching this all the way from Johannesburg

[@gyamfiafia]

This documentary was amazing. I hope it becomes a series

[@defyingblueprints6914]

What a joy to watch, now I'm hungry ánd I want to visit Wales!

[@gesah.8454]

Same here!

[@josephinewinter]

watch out, it is lovely here but it does rain a lot

[@2stayweird]

I hope this becomes a series! Beautifully shot and edited. I've always wanted to see someone be a "vegan Anthony Bourdain" of sorts; I loved his shows before going vegan but have trouble watching them now due to all the animal products. This gave me those same vibes except with food that's actual food!

[@b0nelesstofu935]

brought me so much joy to watch this. my girlfriend just gifted me Vegan 100 and this has me even more inspired to cook more of your sensational recipes. keep smiling, gaz, you are an absolute gem.

[@philipquick7423]

I hope the BBC or channel 4 are watching; they're supposed to develop regional programs....never seen them do that for cooking!!!!

[@linxlatham47]

The fact that him and his friends do this all themselves is what makes it so good though

[@sandrajuarez261]

I honestly felt like I was watching the food network channel or the travel channel🌳🌎 this is beautiful 🥬🍽🏔🌱

[@empyrealwhiterabbit7777]

I love how intimate this video is…getting in touch with your roots, the land, & those in your community. There’s such a richness & quality to your way of living that is so valuable & it breathes into the lives of those you touch & share with. Thank you for sharing🏰

[@gunndlewittlebaum]

Classy production values, entertaining, and most importantly, educating! Great job, good sir!

[@069photography]

that was really great! Loved the authentic people and that they are so down to earth. Also like the idea behind that documentary. Thanks for that and you are doin a great job. Big inspiration to me! THX :)

[@peterlatkolik4578]

Greeting from Toronto, Canada!! Merry Christmas to all... thanks Gaz for all your inspiration! I hosted Christmas this year and we made it full vegan and our families were blown away with all the flavors!!

[@angie090272]

What did you make??

[@BibbledyBobbledyBoo]

BEST. THING. EVER. Thank you for making it thank you for sharing it and thank you for all that you do for this world ❤️🌈🙏🏽🌞 you and your team are crazy talented 🙌🏽 such a joy to watch 💜🙏🏽💜 diolch yn fawr gaz! So proud of our country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Xxx

[@frankwozny218]

Gaz, Greetings from Palm Springs, CA in the U.S. Thanks for this awesome journey through your homeland. Great food seasoned with great views and some nostalgia sprinkled on at the end. You are a very very talented guy. I truly hope you go even farther than you have already gone at such a young age. I have cooked several of your recipes and have been totally impressed by all. Best of luck in the future and Happy New Year. Frank Wozny

[@grumpyvegan0188]

That was beautiful and inspiring to watch. Makes me want to plant my own garden. Thank you for this peaceful outlook on food and what the land can offer us.

[@MulMhmm]

This was bloody awesome.

[@girliedog]

This was amazing and awesome.

[@ashleychristensen2442]

I can't help but smile the whole time you cook!! You are so passionate about food and flavor! Beautiful documentary!!!

[@jennifers2555]

Wales is probably my favorite place on the planet. I think I suffered from hiraeth before I ever went, and I feel it constantly having not gone back for 10 years. I miss the smells, the sheep on the hills, the sounds in the pubs, the wide open skies the *actual air* is that even possible? Pretty sure I left a little piece of my soul on a hilltop in Llangollen. Looking forward to going back someday!

[@DarrellSayWhat]

You can tell Gaz’s food tastes delicious cause he’s so grateful while picking the food and cooking ! Just a great spirit ! ❤️

[@Albatrossgirl]

Seaweed is beautiful to eat. We have an amazing variety in Galway on the west coast of Ireland

[@carrieoff]

Carolyn Herbert love Galway, lived a while there way back when the currency changed to euros. Beautiful landscape and beautiful people 😊

[@governingmyownbody9056]

Hi Gaz, you are the lord of the cutting boards! Big big thank you for showing me your beautiful, beautiful country. It was a pleasure.

[@lisamarielindenschmidt649]

This was such a joy to watch. I appreciate the emphasis on local and organic. I think we tend to get lost in specialty foods that we have to order online and forget that there's such a bounty of foods right on our doorsteps. Beautiful video. More of these, please!

[@farisle6602]

Vicarious living never looked or tasted so good. Well done. Beautifully produced every bite and byte.

[@victoriaphilippa7745]

Gaz this was incredible to watch. It’s so lovely to see you shine with pride at being in your home country, it’s made me really want to visit Wales! I met you at vegan campout and you are such a lovely lovely person, you deserve every success 👌🏼👍🏼

[@jessalinnguyen1504]

why aren't you on netflix?? This is amazing quality and deserves to be seen by so many. Love your work! The editing and camera shots are beautiful.

[@Nursexmaria]

We're so incredibly proud of you. Congrats on this it was honestly amazing! Wales looks beautiful 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@PetBunnyDebbie]

The way he moves his hands and manipulates the food, he looks like a skilled artist.

[@Jacelyn-tn6mq]

I love this documentary so much it is my 3rd time watching it. I encourage everyone to buy his cookbooks. Watching his cooking videos is a wonderful thing to see how he prepares the food and I admit, I try to copy his artistic presentation, but his cookbooks are essential and each one is loaded with valuable information. Thank you Gaz for teaching us how to eat right and most important, how to create delicious food in our own home and also, an important fact, while eating vegan is not only healthy for us but we're taking care of the planet while doing so.

[@ElyRyger]

OMG THIS DOCUMENTARY IS THE BEST IVE EVER WATCHED

[@lynnfarley7859]

Did you notice the sea salt sparkling when sprinkled on the veggies!

[@Panini529]

This was awesome start to finish. Every shot was beautiful. This travel documentary makes me definitely want to travel to Wales. Can't wait to see what other countries you will be visiting.

[@jeanneamato8278]

Always excited about anything you do. You are a great and important chef for all eaters not just Vegan.

[@christinash2235]

Good to see a vegan travel cooking show. I'm so over celebrity chefs making excuses to eat a bunch of animals because it's "rude" to not eat exactly like the locals. You know what's rude? Exploiting people in developing countries so the chef can profit off of the novelty of the experiences and also eat endangered species (Anthony Bourdain literally illegally ate an endangered species, called vegans terrorists, and people wonder why we weren't respectful of his death). Anyway, good luck.

[@kymmilee4516]

Gaz, I adore your infectious smile, positive energy, and your passion for food. I’m not vegetarian but my ideas of vegetarians / vegans eating bland foods have changed dramatically after watching your shows. Thank you for sharing!!

[@jeckellstallworth]

Gaz, you have out done yourself! You have combined my two favorite things, travel and food. I loved every minute of this documentary and I Am excitingly looking forward to your next. Thank you for sharing.

[@debbiefaust3798]

Beautiful, amazing, awesome, professionally produced! I so enjoyed going along with you on your journey to your beautiful home country of Wales, I had no idea how beautiful it is. Definitely on my bucket list of places to see! Thank you so much for all the hard work that went into making this beautiful film. It is a great gift to us all. Hope you had a wonderful Boxing Day. Keep living your dream, and much love to you!

[@MissLissy90]

What a lovely filming (as always). There's such a beautiful, happy, aesthetic and really appreciating vibe to the whole thing. You always seeming so authentic is just heartwarming to watch. Love it! Excited for your new book, too! :)

[@scdobserver835]

"I'm bloody starvin'" in that deliciously thick Welsh accent. Great! 33:09

[@nicolesawford5548]

This was great idea to show us all about Wales and the wonderful people and food. Thank you so much for doing this Gaz! Please do more.

[@faithw9387]

Hi from New Zealand! Loved this tour of Wales.... fabulous foraging & sourcing fresh produce, awesome Gaz & Team.⭐️

[@mitchislostagain]

This was just beautiful. A lovely watch when we're at home during COVID.

[@cher-amirose7109]

OMG, Gaz! This was incredible! As always...but this was really special...with your people, the amazing gardens, and cooking on the beaches. Then slack lining and cliff jumping...cool...but I AM a Mom! Thank you for this incredible inspiration!!!!!!

[@dollyr3577]

Gaz this is excellent- I love the way you interact with people, it seems to come so naturally to you. Incredible work!

[@ludiehaubner771]

Absolutely Fabulous! The visuals, the information and romanticism of travel, are all there, BRAVO!!!

[@KL89452]

26:40 props to you Gaz for giving Keith Floyd a shout out. As soon as the video cut to the makeshift cooker outdoors with the glorious scenery as a backdrop, I was transported back to many happy hours watching Keith having the craic in many far-flung (and some quite near) places slagging off his producer and cameraman, much to the audiences amusement!

[@Chuckvphoto]

So good! Kind of want to watch it again.

[@anniedickson7188]

OMG Gaz, talk about timing! Moving back to Pembrokeshire after 33 years in Florida and this is just what I needed to see this morning to solidify the fact that I am making the right decision. What a beautiful documentary, and I still remember the taste of those little new potatoes we picked as kids. As a 3 year vegan, you are such an inspiration. Thank you so much!

[@rickysharp6122]

Been watching your channel a lot lately and I finally had some time to watch this documentary. It was incredible. Look forward to more of these and of course your amazing recipe videos. Can't wait to see you hit 1 million!

[@rscgn]

I loved watching this show. All these people are so lovely. I would love to see more videos like that!

[@akindofmagick]

Loved your documentary!! It’s been almost 40 years since I visited Wales - had forgotten just how stunningly beautiful it is!

[@julesiou12]

This was fantastic! Wales is so pretty. I've holidayed there in the past and the beaches are something else. We live in Spain near the sea and I'm going to look into what seaweed we can look for here. Really inspirational. Thank you for sharing.

[@agatop4777]

I really liked it! My favorite movie of them all, so far- watching u since yesterday. Thx for bringing me back to eating proper food, as I lost my appetite due to stress I guess xxx

[@TheIrritableVegan]

I love your respect and pride in your home country and for showcasing Wales in all its glory. As a young man it's natural that to expand your horizons and your career you need to travel the world and go where the money and opportunity takes you but I hope one day in the future you'll consider going back to your roots and make the rest of the world come to you.

[@marengi2270]

What a treat! Thank you Gaz! 😍👍

[@loretta9478]

I loved your documentary Gaz; A refreshing culinary educational adventure, amazing improv outdoor cooking, travel history, and all with a light hearted touch, and those wooden cutting boards, AMAZING! Well done!!!

[@maggiebodek]

One of the best videos ever. Gaz has kept me sane during the isolation. Love his passion and gentle ways. He's amazing.Vegan fish and chips.....Wow, just wow.

[@lily_west_]

This was soooo much fun to watch! Even teared up a bit when you thanked your first mentors for what they've done for you. Lovely documentary

[@foodgrowers1531]

The authenticity and matching love of art with earth comes through the entire production. You're giving new meaning to "well done".

[@ithildiess9048]

Lovely, First time seeing so much of wales, looks gorgeous im jealous :) great cooking and footage was awesome.

[@angelawheeldon1363]

Can't believe I have only recently found your food channel, which I love your creations are so inspiring. The salt of the Earth brilliant so interesting, so professional, and wonderful filming keep going, guys. Thank you so much.

[@NicolasEjzenberg]

Man, this is a brilliant documentary about a beautiful country. The pictures of landscape, people and original food products are really mindblowing. It's allways a pleasure to watch you cook and share with us your amazing talent. Keep on rocking !

[@cyranthus]

Awesome movie, Gaz! I love your cookbooks, love your recipes, and love you! You have a passion for cooking that shows in this movie and your other videos and that's why you're my favorite vegan KZbinr. Thank you again!

[@dolcemusica4832]

Wow.... I remember first subscribing to you a few years ago when you were starting out and now look at you... Great Job Gaz!!!! This is amazing!!

[@lolidasilva3403]

I couldn't be more proud of you Gaz!!!!!!! This was amazing and i hope to visit Wales someday ! :)

[@tamcon72]

This was mesmerizing to watch. A feast for the senses, for sure! Thanks for bringing us along on the first part of your Journey of Gratitude through your homeland. : )

[@RidingRoads715]

So so good! I loved every bit of this and your sensitivity and the heart you put into everything you do is so amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this with us

[@elenamerkoulova5377]

Such a beautiful documentary, Gaz! Incredible nature, nice people and awesome food! I’m looking forward for more.

[@spinachtriangle]

Enjoyed watching this and picked up so many good tips, thanks mate! Great production 🙏🙏❤❤

[@krystinroldan7131]

Stunning in every way. Thank you for showing us your home and inspiring us to get out there and forage.

[@dominoaura]

I bet this is all very familiar for at least half of Lithuanians, since many people have their own land where they grow all of this and more. Picking cherries, lettuce, radishes, potatoes and what not seems like every summer of my childhood. This made me appreciate what I have been taking for granted.

[@MarshaABranch]

Absolutely beautfiully shot and edited, andabsolutely wonderful that you honoured those originally worked with and that helped you get your start.

[@misbahsaeed7828]

I have been soo sad and depressed from the past 2 weeks because of the quarantine .This documentary made my day today 🥰💯.lot’s of love from Manchester and keep doing what you do man ❤️❤️❤️

[@fiatunonewsletter6782]

Awesome production. Well done glad I watched the live stream! Looking forward to the next!

[@TracyHRodriguez]

Is it weird that I feel like we're friends because I've been following along for so long?! Love ya, Gaz!

[@panterloart9180]

Lovely documentary! I'm not a native english speaker so it would be really nice to get some english subtitles, it's easier for me to understand the words if I can read them.

[@Femmefatale32000]

You can generate English subtitles on screen if you go to settings on the video and go to captions and select subtitles.

[@Melibond64]

The video is quite the experience to watch. Amazing. Thank you so much for inspiring me to Love nature forevermore.

[@dddennis1214]

Gaz you’re giving me life in this video. I was in London a few months ago and wanted to go to Wales but ran out of time. I will definitely visit Wales the next time I’m there. I absolutely loved this video! Thanks!!

[@gemmavaz4809]

Great documentary! Was nice getting a glimpse of Wales. I've lived in the UK my whole life and have never been! That's gonna change in 2020! Keep cooking, LOVE your recipes!

[@kristinregine4798]

this video put a constant smile on my face. you are doing a great job. your local thinking amazes me. and how you value all you could harvest.

[@annsmith7321]

Greetings from North Carolina,USA! Your country is beautiful!! Love your channel, love your movie, love everything you do! Hope you get your 1 million subscribers soon!

[@rklevens]

I hope you journey to South Florida so we can taste your incredible food. Thanks for sharing your beautiful hometown.

[@owlgirl6134]

Love this soooo much Gaz! Cannot wait to see what’s to come🌿✨🙏🏻❤️✨

[@techwriting3971]

Best documentary I've seen in a LONG time. LOVE IT

[@jell219]

This was so interesting and peaceful to watch!!! I want to eat everything, it all looks so amazing

[@sambosch2507]

Gaz this is amazing! I love your passion and personality. You and the boys have done awesome! Thank you for putting this on KZbin ✌🏻

[@lilypandeles8487]

Loved this!! My partner is from Wales and we're vegan so this was just a dream to watch. ♥️

[@jessed1090]

That was amazing someone should turn this into a weekly series great job Gaz !!

[@hadassahj7366]

I can't imagine this being any better. You tricked all of the boxes. Wales is an incredible place to visit. I didn't want to leave while I was there. Looking forward to more travel and cooking videos.

[@vickyjansen3544]

You can buy celery leaf seeds that only grow only the leaves. I've grown also this from buying celery at the store. I use most of the celery but keep the base. I cut a little bit of the bottom part and put it in water until it gets roots. Plant it outside. It grows thin stalks with leaves.

[@alexmichel-smith786]

Love this! The scenery hard out reminds me on New Zealand 😁😁 awesome doco!!!!

[@marioromero3864]

Magical, Beautiful, this needs to be shared with the world!

[@gilldachada8079]

Wow!!!! As a scriptwriter and video producer myself....I am very impressed. Well done Gaz and team.

[@lorianonymous2401]

Love this doc! Ready to travel to Wales. Appreciate seaweed ..it is really like the lettuce of the sea!

[@Thujone10]

And now its time to go #BeyondVegan - Gaz, that's my challenge to you. Thanks for the hard work so far, you've inspired many! Keep going!

[@aaroncaldervegan]

Brilliant. This would be great as a series visiting different locations.