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Host Padma Lakshmi takes audiences on a journey across America, exploring the rich and diverse food culture of various immigrant groups, seeking out the people who have so heavily shaped what American food is today.

Mexican food can be found in every corner of the world, but its origins tell the story of culture and people deeply connected to the land and spirit of their country. The series follows award-winning actress, producer, director, and activist Eva Longoria as she traverses Mexico exploring one of the most popular, and arguably misunderstood, global cuisines. From harvesting blue agave for tequila as the Aztecs once did, to slow cooking traditional mole sauce in Oaxaca, join Longoria as she journeys across the many vibrant regions of Mexico to reveal its unique and colorful cuisines.

From ramen to rotting bananas, Copenhagen to Kansas City, and pork buns to golf clubs, PBS's series "The Mind of a Chef" combines travel, cooking, history, science, and humor into an unforgettable journey.

Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries.

Join us on a savory journey as we explore the rich history of the world's best tacos. A truly eye-opening and mouth-watering experience. From the traditional to the trendy, we uncover the secrets behind every delicious bite. Get ready to satisfy your craving for culture and cuisine.

Shining a light on the diverse communities and stories behind America's Asian food scene. Exploring the past and present while celebrating the joy that the little white take-out box can bring.

Devoured bridges the gap between crime and food. We will uncover the sordid secrets and criminal past that restauranteurs, chefs, and foodies have tried to hide, all while exploring the foods Americans love. From recipe thefts and mob beat-downs, to families torn apart by betrayal, litigation, and murder, these stories are driven by food.

Roadfood: Discovering America One Dish at a Time is a new PBS TV show that aims to re-discover America's regional culture through its iconic dishes. Our host, Misha Collins, will hit the highways and byways of America, exploring a uniquely American dish in each episode. Meeting local cooks, pit-masters, bakers, cafe owners, and proprietors of local eating establishments, Misha will explore the roots of a dish through these modern culinary folk artisans.

Guided by Annabel Crabb, an Aussie family goes on a time-traveling adventure to discover how the food we eat has transformed the way we live, the fabric of the nation and defined family roles over the past 60 years.

Four 21st century bakers bake their way through the era that gave us modern baking as we know it - the reign of Queen Victoria. Experts Alex Langlands and Annie Gray join them to tell the incredible story of our daily bread.

Do carrots really improve our eyesight? Did the Italians really invent pizza? Did salt win the Civil War? On Food: Fact or Fiction? host Michael McKean explores age-old adages and uncover fascinating food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat. From pancakes to burgers to apple pie, we will reveal the accidental discoveries, clever marketing ploys, and war propaganda campaigns that have flavored our favorite dishes with a spoonful of fact and a dash of fiction.

Rick Stein celebrates British food, meeting the people and discovering the stories behind the country's beloved dishes - and from his home in Padstow, he cooks some of his own.

The program follows the two presenters as they "live" in a certain time period. They dress up in period accurate clothes, and live life as you would in that certain time period with a large emphasis on the food. Each program features a guest chef who prepares period accurate food.

Join Mary Berry on a culinary journey through the grandest stately homes of Britain. Discover the rich history of these magnificent estates through their delicious food. Learn the secrets behind the recipes that have been passed down through generations of aristocratic families. Mary Berry's Country House Secrets is a feast for the senses.

Restaurant critic Giles Coren and writer and comedian Sue Perkins experience the food culture of years gone by, as they supersize their way through the cuisine of six different eras in Britain's history.

This show sees Heston Blumenthal taking a different iconic British dish per episode to take a look at its secret history, to use as inspiration for a culinary salute.

Step back in time and remember the tastes of your childhood, as we celebrate the iconic sweets and snacks we loved - and lost - across the decades. From Texan to Tooty Frooties, Fruit Salads to Flying Saucers,Parma Violets to Pacers, Horror Bags to Hedgehog Crisps... and treats that didn't stand the test of time, like Candy Cigarettes. Unwrapping the secret stories behind our favourite sweets and snacks, we also reliverituals - from the best way to tackle a Sherbet Fountain to the dangers of a black tongue after too many Black Jacks.

In the latest installment of this much-loved living-history series, the Ferrone family will experience close to 150 years of running a corner shop. From meat pies to milkshakes, from salami to dim sims, from fads to frozen foods, this series will go beyond the family home into our neighborhoods to tell the story of a changing Australia.