Obama will be a star and executive producer of ‘Waffles + Mochi,’ which will be available for streaming March 16. The program is aimed at a younger audience and features two dolls appropriately named Waffles and Mochi, and Obama as a supermarket owner. The show talks about their journey as they try to become a chef.
With the help of friendly new faces like the grocery store owner Mrs. Obama and a magical flying shopping cart as their guide, Waffles and Mochi set out on global ingredient missions, to kitchens, restaurants, farms and homes around the world. , cooking recipes with everyday ingredients alongside well-known chefs, home cooks, kids and celebrities, ”Netflix said in a statement detailing the show’s premise.
The show’s theme is closely related to Obama’s “Let’s Move!” public health campaign aimed at reducing childhood obesity. As one of her signature platforms, she sought to lead initiatives that helped families access healthy, affordable food and increase their physical activity.