We visit some of the eateries that satisfy the sweet cravings of Washington, D.C.'s power brokers. First stop: GBD, which stands for "Golden Brown Delicious" -- the perfect way to describe the unique doughnuts at this hotspot. At Cupcakes Actually, the shelves are stocked with 10 varieties of this sweet treat daily, including its signature dipped cupcakes. And we'll sample the refreshing artisan gelato at Dolcezza, which combines local ingredients, old-world methods, and innovative flavors.
Eddie Jackson shines the spotlight on fruit, one of the unsung heroes when it comes to food. Fruit has the ability to elevate just about any meal, so fill your plate with this fruity goodness to get your daily serving and then some!
Brian throws a sausage shindig for The Secret Society Scooter Club. They take him in as one of their own, but will his tasty recipes make them divulge the secret?
Eddie Jackson cherishes homemade gifts that come from the heart, so he asks five of the top cookie makers to create cookies that look like handcrafted gifts. Judges Matt Adlard, Ree Drummond and Brandi Milloy pick their favorite homespun creation. Then the competitors have to create complex cookie garlands worthy of stringing up in front of the fireplace, and they fire up their cookies with smoky ingredients like paprika, smoked almonds, Gouda and scotch. When the smoke clears, one cookie maker is left standing with the $10,000 prize.
Sixteen astonishingly skilled young winners return to compete for a grand prize of $25,000. In the first battle of this five-part tournament, the champs get a French delicacy and a crunchy snack for the appetizer round. One competitor has never cooked pork tenderloin before, but finds it in the second basket. Finally, the champs' pantry picks in the dessert impact the judges' critiques.
The Osmond family asks Brenda Nibley and Alisha Nuttall to build a replica of their 150-year-old log cabin for a holiday fundraiser to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The build is extra special for Brenda, and the cookie team goes to great lengths to create edible art and tiny fondant furniture that delights Alan and David Osmond. Later, Alisha's relatives surprise their son with a motorized basketball-themed Santa Claus cookie.
Food historian Jason Liebig takes a trip down memory lane exploring snacks and treats from our past that have gone away only to return again. He examines the nostalgic power of the Twinkie, meets the forces behind the comeback of Surge soda, witnesses the historic return of Oreo O's cereal and goes on a hunt for an elusive fast food sandwich.
When a fairy tale figure seeks host Alton Brown's help in spicing up his personality, it leads to the exploration of that zesty rhizome ginger. Recipes: Ginger Ale, Candied Ginger and Ginger Snaps.
The nation's craziest sandwiches, starring a deep-fried crab topped with thick bacon in San Francisco, fresh shrimp and alligator sausage in New Orleans, and boozy BBQ mac n' cheese in Florida.
Boston Chef Douglass Williams makes the most of a little vegetable in a battle against Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Ming-Na Wen and John T. Edge will determine which chef triumphs.