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Pumpkins In Illinois

Season 2 Episode 210

Capri explores regional traditions surrounding pumpkins in Illinois. She experiences the largest collection of Jack-O-Lanterns in the world; visits a fourth generation pumpkin grower; learns how to make a pumpkin and squash soup; and samples a pumpkin seed molé.

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Pecans in Georgia
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Capri helps harvest pecans and tries a unique twist on pecan pie.
Ramps in West Virginia
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Celebrate the nature of Appalachian culture and the celebrated ramp, or spring onion.
Corn in Arizona
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Capri learns how to create a variety of memorable ancient and modern foods from maize.
Blue Crabs in Maryland
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Harvest crabs off Maryland’s Eastern Shore and enjoy a crab feast with Capri.
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.
Oysters in South Carolina
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Capri heads to South Carolina to explore the storied history of the oyster.
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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