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Burt Wolf: What We Eat

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Tue., March 23, 2010
8:30 am
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Time to Play Ketchup: The Story of the Tomato

The history of the tomato is recalled. Included: the origin of ketchup and tomato juice; the reclassification of tomato from fruit to vegetable by order of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Tue., March 23, 2010
2:30 pm
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Time to Play Ketchup: The Story of the Tomato

The history of the tomato is recalled. Included: the origin of ketchup and tomato juice; the reclassification of tomato from fruit to vegetable by order of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Thu., March 25, 2010
8:30 am
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This Spud's for You: How the Potato Changed the World

The revolutionary impact of the potato on world cuisine. Included: the Irish potato famine; the potato's role in the Industrial Revolution; the origins of french fries and chips.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Thu., March 25, 2010
2:30 pm
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This Spud's for You: How the Potato Changed the World

The revolutionary impact of the potato on world cuisine. Included: the Irish potato famine; the potato's role in the Industrial Revolution; the origins of french fries and chips.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Sat., March 27, 2010
11:30 am
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The Hand That Stirred the Pot: African Foods in America

The history of African foods in America. Included: the development of traditional foods like bananas, peanuts and okra in the West.

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Sat., March 27, 2010
5:30 pm
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The Hand That Stirred the Pot: African Foods in America

The history of African foods in America. Included: the development of traditional foods like bananas, peanuts and okra in the West.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Tue., March 30, 2010
8:30 am
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The Seed of Life: The Story of Corn

The history and versatility of corn is explored. Included: the origins of corn syrup, corn oil, corn flakes and popcorn.

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Tue., March 30, 2010
2:30 pm
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The Seed of Life: The Story of Corn

The history and versatility of corn is explored. Included: the origins of corn syrup, corn oil, corn flakes and popcorn.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Thu., April 1, 2010
8:30 am
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Milk's Leap Toward Immortality: The Story of Cheese

The history of dairy products.

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Thu., April 1, 2010
2:30 pm
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Milk's Leap Toward Immortality: The Story of Cheese

The history of dairy products.

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Previously aired episodes

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Thu., March 18, 2010
2:30 pm
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Domesticated Bliss: The Story of Livestock in America

The development of the livestock industry, cattle ranching and modern meat processing is recalled in the cultures of Spain, Scotland and West Africa.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Thu., March 18, 2010
8:30 am
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Domesticated Bliss: The Story of Livestock in America

The development of the livestock industry, cattle ranching and modern meat processing is recalled in the cultures of Spain, Scotland and West Africa.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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Tue., March 16, 2010
2:30 pm
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Some Like It Hot: The Story of Chili Peppers

The history of chili peppers are recalled from 1492, when Christopher Columbus was presented with them in the Caribbean islands. Included: the use of peppers for cooking and medicinal purposes.

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Tue., March 16, 2010
8:30 am
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Some Like It Hot: The Story of Chili Peppers

The history of chili peppers are recalled from 1492, when Christopher Columbus was presented with them in the Caribbean islands. Included: the use of peppers for cooking and medicinal purposes.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-G

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