Chasing Flavor
★ 6.8 · 2024 · Documentary
Carla Hall travels around the world to track down the unexpected lineage and international origins of America's favorite dishes.
Episodes
1. Ice Cream36m · Chef Carla Hall gets caught up in an amazing dairy adventure while chasing the origins of America's favorite dessert: ice cream.
2. Al Pastor31m · Carla Hall takes a tantalizing taco trip across the globe to uncover the surprising start of tacos al pastor.
3. Chicken Pot Pie30m · Chef Carla Hall gets under the lid of pot pie to reveal this freezer aisle favorite's unexpected history.
4. Barbecue33m · Chef Carla Hall goes on a slow and low international trek to dig up the roots of an American summer pastime: barbecue.
5. Hot Chicken30m · 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 Grits29m · Chef Carla Hall heads out on a soul food adventure to discover how an unlikely pairing became a low country favorite.More Like This
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