S1 E1: Cheeseburger and Fries
A cheeseburger and a side of fries--last year, Americans ate over 7 billion of them. And there's an amazing story behind every one. Any idea how they get the sesame seeds to stick to the bun?
44 minutes
Food Tech
Food Tech was a television series on the History Channel, about the making of foods, from the farming to the processing of the food. It was hosted by Bobby Bognar. Each episode focused on the various parts of different types or styles of meals, such as Mexican food, breakfast and hotel buffets.
Director: Joe Dea, Greg DeHart, Jason Harper
S1 E2: Chinese Take Out
Since an influx of Chinese immigrants to America in the mid 1800s, Americans have devoured Chinese take-out. But have you ever wondered what's really in an egg roll?
45 minutes
S1 E3: Lunch Box
From playgrounds to office cubicles, we love chowing down a meal from the lunch box. Ever wonder why a peanut butter sandwich sticks to the roof of your mouth?
44 minutes
S1 E4: Mexican
With Americans eating more than 85 billion tortillas a year, Mexican Food is very popular. But did you know that a donkey is a key to great tequila?
44 minutes
S1 E5: Southern Fried
Nothing beats the taste of a Southern fried meal--and host Bobby Bognar traces its amazing journey to your plate.
43 minutes
S1 E6: Pancakes and Bacon
From IHOP's to greasy spoons, there's nothing sweeter than a pancake breakfast. Did you know that the secret to making pancakes rise lies 800 feet below the earth's surface? What's really in breakfast sausage?
44 minutes
S1 E7: Italian Dinner
For generations, people have been gathering around the table to experience the traditional recipes of America's most popular ethnic cuisine--Italian food.
44 minutes
S1 E8: All You Can Eat
Host Bobby Bognar travels to America's buffet capital, Las Vegas, to kick off a nationwide exploration of our most popular buffet dishes.
44 minutes
S1 E9: Pizza
Delivered or in a restaurant, thick crust or thin, plain cheese or loaded with toppings, pizza is the favorite we can't resist. Americans eat 350 slices every second.
43 minutes
S1 E10: Hotdogs and Beer
An afternoon at the ballpark isn't complete without a few trips to the concession stand. Today, more than ever, food service venders offer increasingly finer fare.
44 minutes