Episodes
1. Pet Treats
March 14, 2007
30 min
Join host, Marc Summers as he takes a walk on the wild side of pet treats. First, go behind the counter of a dog bakery, check out a company making mints for "mutts", and discover how bird feed is cast into fun forms. Learn how non-allergenic biscuits were born for buddy and get the scoop on canine ice cream. Finally, find out how catnip becomes available in bubble form!
2. Deli
October 6, 2003
30 min
Host Marc Summers takes a bit out of Delicatessens. Get an inside look at how pastrami is made, how mustard gets mixed, how pickles get pickled, and how rye bread gets put together. Learn how how a west coast deli claims to be the king of corned beef.
3. Theme Restaurants
October 13, 2003
30 min
Join host Marc Summers as he steps into the world of themed restaurants. Travel back to the Medieval Times, pull up a chair at the Trailer Park Lounge. Remember Happy Days at Johnny Rockets, go to the future at Encounter, and find out how Hard Rock started.
4. Sweets
October 28, 2003
30 min
Join host Marc Summers as he samples the craziest candies out there. Check out Gummi Army Men, slimy sour Goo, and how Jelly Belly's marries chocolate. See how candies like Brain Drips get made. Finally, check out a retro crazy candy called Fizzies.
5. Crazy Candy
October 27, 2003
30 min
Join Marc Summers as he samples the world of sweets. Check out a "sugary" café and discover the secret behind making toffee. Then find out what makes chocolate stars shine so bright. Visit See's Candy Company and discover how their candy is made.
6. Condiments
October 20, 2003
30 min
Join host Marc Summers for a trip down the condiment isle. Discover the tricks behind making mayonnaise, the secret to spicing up Frank's Red Hot sauce, and how bees at Sue Bee honey get the job done. Finally, check out how relish makes the cut.
7. Food Fashion
November 3, 2003
30 min
Join Marc Summers as he explores the stylish world of Food Fashion. Learn how candies become cosmetics and find out how 'Peeps' jewelry are hatched, plus discover the "edible" ingredients in LUSH skincare. Check out how chocolate cologne is concocted.
8. Spices
November 10, 2003
30 min
Visit to a place "hunting down" a sampling of spices, check out what makes Dentyne Fire 'date friendly', and tour a tea factory with a titillating twist. Next, take a bite out of Tony Chachere's, and find out why salt is literally the 'spice of life'. Finally, grind out the secret to how pepper is prepared.
9. Asian-American
February 2, 2004
30 min
Check out how egg rolls are made and learn the customs surrounding sake. Visit a company making sushi, ride the "White Wave" to tofu town, and see how Benihana chefs are trained. Finally, discover the trick to hiding messages inside fortune cookies.
10. Comfort Foods
November 24, 2003
30 min
Marc Summers gets curious about 'comfort foods.' First, visit Marie Callenders, learn how Stouffer's Mac and Cheese is concocted, then stop by a restaurant specializing in gourmet Grilled Cheese. Next, get the low-down on low-carb chocolate and see how Campbell's Chicken Soup is created.
11. Celebrations
December 8, 2003
30 min
Join host, Marc Summers, as he throws a party for the foods we celebrate with. Uncork the mysteries of Martinelli's Sparkling Cider, see how big turkeys get deep fried, and get a slice of how they cut it up at Honey Baked Ham company.
12. Coffee Flavored
January 5, 2004
30 min
Learn how a candy confection puts a "perk" in your step, visit a factory mixing up coffee milk, and discover how a dash of DaVinci juices up your java. Sample a brew with a caffeine "buzz," and see how Starbucks blends ice cream.
