About this season
Carla Hall travels around the world to track down the unexpected lineage and international origins of America's favorite dishes.
Episodes (6)
1. Ice Cream
Aired 1 February 2024 • 36 min
Chef Carla Hall gets caught up in an amazing dairy adventure while chasing the origins of America's favorite dessert: ice cream.
2. Al Pastor
Aired 1 February 2024 • 31 min
Carla Hall takes a tantalizing taco trip across the globe to uncover the surprising start of tacos al pastor.
3. Chicken Pot Pie
Aired 1 February 2024 • 30 min
Chef Carla Hall gets under the lid of pot pie to reveal this freezer aisle favorite's unexpected history.
4. Barbecue
Aired 1 February 2024 • 33 min
Chef Carla Hall goes on a slow and low international trek to dig up the roots of an American summer pastime: barbecue.
5. Hot Chicken
Aired 1 February 2024 • 30 min
Chef Carla Hall's spicy trip following the origins of hot chicken reveals the African American erasure in one of the country's fried favorites.
6. Shrimp and Grits
Aired 1 February 2024 • 29 min
Chef Carla Hall heads out on a soul food adventure to discover how an unlikely pairing became a low country favorite.