S:1 E:21
Elizabethan England, Puritans, Country Food
English cookery's unflattering reputation conceals a rich and varied culinary past. Consider the religious and political factors that...
S:1 E:25
Colonial Cookery in North America
Eating habits in the American colonies incorporated a wide variety of cultural influences. Contrast the culinary fashions of...
S:1 E:24
Edo, Japan-Samurai Dining and Zen Aesthetics
Contemplate the traditional Japanese reverence for nature as reflected in their respect for the natural flavors of...
S:1 E:17
1492-Globalization and Fusion Cuisines
Humanity's desire for spices and other luxury items eventually connected the entire globe. Track the powerful trading empires of...
S:1 E:29
Big Business and the Homogenization of Food
Here, investigate the process by which late 19th-century food production became a vast industry. See how...