Alton Brown makes the argument that Italian food was actually invented in America, and that Chicken Parmesan is the dish where it all began. Yet, an Italian canned tomato makes it all possible.
The clock has struck noon, so it's time to reach into the brown bag for a look at sack lunch foods. Discover how Wonder Bread gets its special texture, see how bologna is really made and learn how Deli Express is making sandwiches for on the move. Find out the trick to turning applesauce red and furry, and see how baby carrots are grown. Plus, fill up a lunch container going well beyond the brown bag.
Eddie Jackson proves that when it comes to food, bigger is better. He runs down a full day of enormous eats, from oversized omelets to burrito behemoths. He's making room for some for the biggest bites out there.
We've discovered the best the Big Island and Oahu have to offer, as well as the stories and passion behind the dishes. Kick it off with a Mai Thai from star bar chef Christian Self at Honolulu's Waikiki EDITION hotel. Then head over to legendary four star chef Alan Wong's restaurant and then the small gem Town, with up and coming chef Ed Kenney. Follow that up with the best farm-raised Wagyu beef at Merriman's Waimea and a seafood odyssey at the Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar and we've got the main courses covered! And of course there's plate lunch at Helena's and some sweet Hawaiian treats, mochi and Kona coffee. Plus, a Kanack Attack and a major Luau ... Aloha!
Andrew Zimmern finds out there's a lot more going on with the food in Wisconsin than meets the eye. From learning the science behind what makes milk taste better to trying a traditional Serbian casserole made with lamb organs, Andrew discovers that America's dairy land is finding new ways to do things the old-fashioned way.
After an emotional family meeting, Amalia struggles with whether or not to postpone her culinary dream and go back to being a full-time mom. When symptoms of Matt's disease begin to resurface, his doctor urges him to undergo chemotherapy, despite the effects it will have on him during finals week. After their blowout fight, Kim tries to convince Steve to go along with her plan to take on a new school with higher tuition. Gabriel hopes his recent efforts in restaurant class will be enough to ace the final exam and pass the class.
Willie has his work cut out for him when he stakes out the Oakwood Diner in Staten Island, N.Y. The owner, Mike Jr., has been around the diner business his entire life. Following in his successful father's footsteps, he took over the Oakwood Diner two and a half years ago. Mike inherited an undisciplined staff that treat the place like their living room and drive customers away with rude and inappropriate behavior.
Giada's inviting the girls over for a potluck party. They raid their closets and bring over clothes and jewelry to exchange and Giada makes Balsamic Chicken Drumettes, Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese Salad, Sweet Potato Fries With Basil Salt and Garlic Mayonnaise and Vanilla Gelato Bites With Chocolate and Hazelnuts.
Host Giada De Laurentiis experiences a three day weekend filled with beautiful scenery and cuisine in Maui, Hawaii. Giada makes the beautiful drive to Paia to experience Hawaiian dining and the incredible views at Mama's Fish House. Then it's paddle surfing at Wailea Point followed by lunch at the Haliimaile General Store. The trip wouldn't be complete without a flight over the island by helicopter and dinner overlooking pineapples fields at Plantation House. Giada finishes her weekend by diving into a snorkeling adventure and outdoor breakfast at Duo Restaurant.