2006

S1.E1 ∙ Soda

Wed, Jun 28, 2006

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.

7.4 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Salty Snacks

Wed, Jul 05, 2006

Salty snack foods are examined. Included: popcorn, pretzels and potato chips.

7.2 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Hotdogs

Wed, Jul 12, 2006

The history of the hot dog is chronicled. Included: a visit to Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs at Coney Island in New York City.

0 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Canned Foods

Wed, Jul 19, 2006

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.

0 /10

S1.E5 ∙ History on a Bun

Sat, Apr 29, 2006

The history behind America's most popular foods. Namely hotdogs, pizza, hamburgers, fried chicken, sandwiches, Chinese food and ice cream.

8.9 /10

S1.E6 ∙ Ice Cream

Wed, Aug 02, 2006

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.

7.4 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Cookies

Wed, Aug 09, 2006

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.

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S1.E8 ∙ Chocolate

Wed, Aug 16, 2006

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.

0 /10

S1.E9 ∙ Condiments

Wed, Aug 23, 2006

Condiments are examined, including mustard, mayonnaise, maple syrup and soy sauce.

0 /10

S1.E10 ∙ Barbecue

Wed, Aug 30, 2006

Barbecuing is the subject. Included: its origins in Europe and evolution in America. Also: technological innovations and techniques.

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S1.E11 ∙ Beer

Fri, Sep 08, 2006

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.

7.2 /10

S1.E12 ∙ Cereal: History in a Bowl

Wed, Sep 13, 2006

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.

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S1.E13 ∙ Pizza

Wed, Sep 20, 2006

The history of pizza. Included: the rise of global chains; and the frozen-pizza market.

8.4 /10

S1.E14 ∙ Holiday Foods

Tue, Nov 21, 2006

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.

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