Cheers! Join host Marc Summers as he toasts cocktail culture. First, learn how Stirrings' mixers are mixed up, see how whiskey is made into candy and learn the fine art of creating cocktails with a professional mixologist. See how the trendy mojito is made into a mint, watch the glass-blowing experience of making barware. Finally, see what makes a martini cost $10,000.
The US is now the biggest cheese producer in the world and creates over 350 high quality, award-winning cheeses. Join chef and cheese expert Jason Sobocinski as he tours some of the best cheese makers in the country, and cooks with their cheese alongside celebrated local chefs.
Five teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, cake decorator and sugar artist go to battle to create mind-blowing Halloween-themed displays that capture a Zombie Prom. At the end of the battle, one team will be eliminated. Special Guest Judge: Danielle Harris, star of the Halloween franchise!
G. Garvin discovers the hard work and versatility of farm-to-table cooking in Raleigh, NC. He starts at Royal Oak Peanuts where he shares a peanut-inspired breakfast before preparing a meal using greens he helped picked at Coon Rock Farm.
In this week's Mini Challenge, the kids have to make whatever they want -- as long as the featured ingredient is the one they hate the most! Then in the Main Challenge, Rachael and Guy reveal that the Mini Chefs must use a sandwich as an inspiration for a multi-component entree. And who better to judge their dish and Camera Challenge, than Jeff Mauro, the Sandwich King!
Descending into a spooky cellar is enough to make any baker's blood run cold, and blood is always on the menu for a vampire party. Host Carla Hall asks the eight remaining bakers to team up and create desserts for a vampire buffet to satisfy the bloodsuckers' appetites as well as Carla and the other judges, Stephanie Boswell and Zac Young.
When life gets you down, there is always one thing that makes you feel better -- comfort food! Lisa is challenged by an HG fan to whip up an HG version of her mother's mac and cheese recipe -- the pressure is on! Also, we get the skinny on the low cal (but fabulous) 'Cue the Pulled Pork and PB n' Chocolate Bread Pudding Bonanza. In addition, Lisa treats us to a Diner Survival Guide.