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Visit the days of penny candy. Check out an old-time candy store right in the heart of NYC. Witness the creation of lollipops and Squirrel Nut Zippers, and learn the twists that go into Barber Pole Candies. Plus, find out the history behind Brach's.
Marc looks at the foreign foods that have become American favorites. Witness a matzo ball eating contest, find out what gives wasabi its kick, and cool off with a refreshing look at Italian ice. Discover the secrets to churros and blintzes.
Dig deep into the cereal box to reveal the history of the Cereal and candy Premiums, collecting Welch's Jelly Jars, visit the Cracker Jack Convention and the McDonald's Collectible Convention & unwrap the Mallo Cup gold coin promotion.
Marc Summers dives into the decadent world of fudge. Watch the making of frozen fudge bars, fudge brownies and Hot Fudge. Take a nostalgic look at fudge right from New Jersey's boardwalk, and wrangle some animal crackers with a new fudgey coating.
Host Marc Summers reveals how spicy foods pack their punch. Find out the secrets of Mr. & Mrs. T's Bloody Mary mix, take a trip to see how scorching sauces are made. Finally, a chocolate cowgirl with a kick and a sugary ball of fire. Can you stand it?
Marc Summers opens the secrets behind the easiest desserts with the history behind Jell-o, how Duncan Hines develops new cakes, visit the Jiffy factory & see how Mrs. Smith makes their pies with the secrets to making them seem like homemade.
Get the inside information on theater concessions with a look at a machine that will pop the perfect kernel, chocolate-covered raisins, the world of M&M collectibles, and much more.
Take a cross-country pizzeria tour from the first pizzeria in America locate in NY to the "windy city" for a look at what makes a pizza "Chicago-style". And visit the California Pizza Kitchen & Find out how your pizza can be "designer" as we learn the secrets behind flavored frozen dough.
Learn the stories behind retro drinks, and find out how the margarita got its name. Explore how tiki became a part of cocktail culture. Take a look at beernuts and an official Chex Mix Day celebration.
Join Host Marc Summers as he unwraps some classic retro treats. Visit a restaurant specializing in cuisine you remember as a kid, find out how candy buttons are made, and the secrets behind Screaming Yellow Zonkers.
Watch as this treasured treat is layered onto donuts, cherries, pretzels and oreos. Take a fresh look at the making of Andes Mints. Then, sink into luxury with a visit to the Hershey Spa.
Marc Summers is full of energy. Find out the secrets behind Powerbar, and the many ways trail mix gets mixed up. Look at juice to find out what kinds of kick get added in. Plus, visit the Gatorate lab to learn about the science of sweat.
It's your ticket behind-the-scenes of Super Pretzels, Cracker Jack, and the Hamburger Hall of Fame. Plus, discover some rare candy classics from ballgames of yesteryear. And check out what is stepping up to the plates at ballparks today.
Marc Summers takes a look at Carnival Food from what it takes to be a cotton candy craftsman to secret behinds Auntie Anne's twisted pretzels. Plus learn how salt-water taffy is concocted at the Atlantic City Boardwalk and a trip to the Funnel Cake factory.
Find out how Starlight Mints get their classic red and white pattern. Learn the history of Mint Patties and Mint Pearles. Watch as minty taffy is stretched to perfection, and see what gives mint chocolate chip ice cream its punch.
Join host Marc Summers as he bites into the stories behind caramels and nougats. Plus, take a trip down memory lane with an inside look at Abba Zabba candy bars and Sugar Daddies, and find out the secrets to making Trident.
Marc Summers explores the candy of yesteryear. From Boston Baked Beans to Root Beer Barrels to Charms, take an inside look at how these are made. Learn the history of the Clark Bar. Check out an amazing collection of candy spanning a century.
Join Marc Summers as he goes from chip classics like Shearer's to Terra Chip! He unwraps the secret behind the Chip of the Month Club along the way. Visit the Pringles lab and see a new spin on the sweet and salty combo...the chocolate covered chip.
Join Host Marc Summers as he reveals the secrets stuffed into sandwiches. See the making of Ice Cream Sandwiches, snack-size sandwich cakes, sandwich crackers, and sandwich cookies. Plus, learn the history of Subway and check out a condiment contest.
Put it in park and watch as Marc Summers reveals the history of the drive-in. From quirky car hop stops to the very first drive-in that is still operating today Motor on down to the Varsity drive-in & a look at drive-in movie intermission ads.
Host Marc Summers is taking an inside look at the fun side of fromage. See the making of classic cheesy snacks - - like Cheese Doodles, Cheese Popcorn and orange Cheese Crackers. Plus, learn the story behind Velveeta, Cheese Whiz and EZ Cheese.
We start off at M&M's World followed by a trip to the Lance cracker factory. Think you know the facts about treats like Mini Bomb Pops, Red Hots, and Munchkins? Think again. And meet a woman whose hobby is to create mini's out of clay!
Visit the top of the food chain as host Marc Summers takes us for a look behind the counter. Visit old favorites like Big Boy, Piggly Wiggly and IHOP. Then discover the secrets of quick cuisine combo meals from KFC to Chipotle.
Take a look at foods that dip and their saucy sidekicks. Learn the secrets to Pace Picante, Nacho Sauce and Torrengo tortilla chip. Next its on to Fondue! And what better to dip into your coffee than a Dunkin' Donut, or Biscotti.
