About this season
The Best Thing I Ever Ate is one of two flagship shows of the Food Network which premiered on June 22, 2009. The program originally aired as a one-time special in late 2008. The program consists of chefs picking out their favorite dishes in specific categories. Opening Introduction:
Episodes (13)
1. Holiday
Aired 1 December 2009 • 30 min
Your favorite Food Network stars share in tantalizing detail the best dishes they've ever eaten during the holidays.
2. Hometown Favorites
Aired 8 January 2010 • 30 min
3. Cheesy
Aired 15 January 2010 • 30 min
4. Salty Goodness
Aired 22 January 2010 • 30 min
5. Meat-Fest
Aired 29 January 2010 • 30 min
Memorable meaty dishes are recalled by Food Network stars, including Duff Goldman; Michael Symon; Ted Allen; and Cat Cora.
6. Snack Attack
Aired 5 February 2010 • 30 min
Food Network stars discuss the snacks they crave the most, including pickles, tacos, nachos and nuts. Appearing: Alex Guarnaschelli; Ted Allen; Giada De Laurentiis; and Curtis Stone.
7. Chocolate
Aired 12 February 2010 • 30 min
Food Network stars discuss their love of chocolate. Appearing: Duff Goldman; Alton Brown; Tyler Florence; Claire Robinson.
8. Crunchy
Aired 19 February 2010 • 30 min
Crunchy foods are the focus, including onion rings, corn fritters and caramel corn. Remarks by: Duff Goldman; Claire Robinson; Brian Boitano.
9. The Classics
Aired 26 February 2010 • 30 min
10. Guilty Pleasures
Aired 5 March 2010 • 30 min
11. Hot & Spicy
Aired 12 March 2010 • 30 min
12. Totally Unexpected
Aired 19 March 2010 • 30 min
Food Network stars recall some foods that surprised them, including deep-fried candy bars; prosciutto ice cream; and guacamole with sage, bacon and blue cheese.
13. Chilled Perfection
Aired 26 March 2010 • 30 min