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Chiles in New Mexico

Chiles in New Mexico

Season 1 Episode 104
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Apples in Virginia

Apples in Virginia

Season 1 Episode 105
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Pheasants in South Dakota

Pheasants in South Dakota

Season 1 Episode 106
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Blue Crabs in Maryland

Blue Crabs in Maryland

Season 1 Episode 107
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Corn in Arizona

Corn in Arizona

Season 1 Episode 108
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Ramps in West Virginia

Ramps in West Virginia

Season 1 Episode 109
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Pecans in Georgia

Season 1 Episode 110
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Maple Syrup in Vermont

Season 1 Episode 111
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Cheese & Beer in Wisconsin

Season 1 Episode 112
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Cranberries in Massachusetts

Season 1 Episode 113
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Oysters in South Carolina

Season 1 Episode 103

Explore the storied history of the oyster in modern-day South Carolina. The first Americans enjoyed it and it remains a critical ingredient in Gullah Geechee foodways. Capri harvests oysters with members of the Gullah community, enjoys a traditional Gullah oyster dish and shucks oysters alongside women who have been perfecting the art of hand shucking for generations.

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Pheasants in South Dakota
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Capri witnesses a pheasant hunt and samples a pheasant sandwich with origins back to WWII
Apples in Virginia
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Discover the story of the apple, as complex as American history itself.
Chiles in New Mexico
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A colorful New Mexico road trip, traces the history and current state of chiles.
Pears in Oregon
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Discover the history of pears in Oregon and the different ways they can be prepared.
Wild Rice in Minnesota
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Andrew Zimmern joins this episode all about wild rice and its history.
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