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Thirteen-part public television documentary series on the cultural history of food and drink.

13 episodes

Series Premiere

1x01 Milk's Leap Towards Immortality

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We learn the cheese making process while the role women have played in the cheese making industry is explored.

The history of the cultivation of coffee is discussed.

1x03 Simple Pleasures

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A history of the foods of the Mediterranean and their influence on Europe and the Americas.

An exploration of the winemaking skill brought to the Americas by the Spanish colonists.

An exploration of the African influences on American Cuisine.

1x06 How Sweet It Is

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An examination of the role sugar played in world commerce.

1x07 Some Like It Hot

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An examination of how the hot pepper was introduced into African cultures, and subsequently back to the Americas.

A history of chocolate.

1x09 This Spud's For You

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A history of the potato including its effect on populations and migrations.

1x10 The Seed Of Life

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A history of corn.

1x11 Domesticated Bliss

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A discussion of the importation of livestock into the Americas and how they have influenced our populations and cultures.

1x12 Time To Play Ketchup

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A history of the tomato.

1x13 Connecting The Dots

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A general synopsis of the topics discussed throughout the series.

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