• 2006
American Eats

Summary American Eats looks at the comfort foods, drinks, and treats that have become American traditions. View more details

  • 2006

American Eats

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Jeremy Schwartz Bruce Kraig Murray Handwerker Bill Handwerker

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Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Jun 28, 2006

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Summary American Eats looks at the comfort foods, drinks, and treats that have become American traditions. View more details

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Jun 28, 2006

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

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American Eats (2006)

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Episode 1 • Jun 28, 2006
Soda
An examination the soft-drink industry includes its origins in mineral waters peddled by small-town pharmacists, crafty marketing strategies used to sell it, and modern, state-of-the-art factories that produce an enormous volume of it.
Episode 2 • Jul 05, 2006
Salty Snacks
Salty snack foods are examined. Included: popcorn, pretzels and potato chips.
Episode 3 • Jul 12, 2006
Hotdogs
The history of the hot dog is chronicled. Included: a visit to Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs at Coney Island in New York City.
Episode 4 • Jul 19, 2006
Canned Foods
A history of canned foods in America traces its beginnings in Europe and its popularity during the Gold Rush and the Civil War. Also: technological innovations such as the can opener.
Episode 5 • Apr 29, 2006
History on a Bun
The history behind America's most popular foods. Namely hotdogs, pizza, hamburgers, fried chicken, sandwiches, Chinese food and ice cream.
Episode 6 • Aug 02, 2006
Ice Cream
A history of ice cream in the U.S. includes the popularity of the ice-cream cone following its first use at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.
Episode 7 • Aug 09, 2006
Cookies
Exploring the history of cookies, beginning as hardened biscuits in 13th-century Middle East and becoming what they are today with the invention of chocolate chip cookies in 1930s America.
Episode 8 • Aug 16, 2006
Chocolate
Chocolate is the subject. Included: the creation of Hershey's chocolate and M&M's; and the popularity of chocolate bars among World War II soldiers.
Episode 9 • Aug 23, 2006
Condiments
Condiments are examined, including mustard, mayonnaise, maple syrup and soy sauce.
Episode 10 • Aug 30, 2006
Barbecue
Barbecuing is the subject. Included: its origins in Europe and evolution in America. Also: technological innovations and techniques.
Episode 11 • Sep 08, 2006
Beer
A history of beer in the U.S. begins with the arrival of the Mayflower. Included: the contributions of German immigrants; Prohibition; innovations in refrigeration, pasteurization, and transportation; and the arrival of the aluminum can.
Episode 12 • Sep 13, 2006
Cereal: History in a Bowl
Exploring the history of breakfast cereal beginning with a Presbyterian minister's effort to turn his countrymen to a bran-heavy diet and becoming the $9 billion industry that it is today.
Episode 13 • Sep 20, 2006
Pizza
The history of pizza. Included: the rise of global chains; and the frozen-pizza market.
Episode 14 • Nov 21, 2006
Holiday Foods
Included: roast turkey; bread stuffing; candied yams; cranberry sauce; gingerbread; candy canes; boxed chocolates; and fruitcake. Also: recent trends, such as deep-fried turkey; and turducken.
Episode 15 • Nov 22, 2006
More American Eats
We tackle the history of chocolate, pasta, barbecue, frozen food, Mexican food, breakfast cereal, snack foods and SPAM.
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