Comidas Exóticas

Andrew explores ancient superfoods, heirloom seeds and indigenous culinary traditions of Aztec Mexico. He eats wild boar in native cactus and stinkbug salsa before trying sweaty tacos inspired by Aztec ingredients.

Andrew explores the route taken by Pueblo leader Po'pay during the 1680 revolt against the Spanish. Along the way, he breaks bread with people who embody the enduring spirit of the Pueblo culture.

Andrew gets a taste of the culinary impact of Napoleon Bonaparte's march through Poland. He tries decadent tripe soup, rump steak seasoned with gunpowder and roe deer brains cooked over an open fire.

Andrew dives into the culinary treasures of Italy's majestically beautiful Amalfi Coast. He samples raw red mullet aboard a fishing boat, tastes years-old fish sauce and tucks into Mamma Agata's cloud-like meatballs.

Andrew discovers the culinary magic of Germany's Romantic Road. He immerses himself in its medieval beauty as he dines on udder schnitzel, pancreas stew, grilled goose and Franconian bread dumplings.

Andrew eats the Civil War-era foods that fueled the notorious James-Younger gang, including rotten tomato ketchup, Confederate biscuits, ham cake, stewed rabbit and crappie ceviche.

Andrew discovers the larger-than-life logger Paul Bunyan and the beloved foods along his trail in northern Minnesota. He joins the locals for potluck dinners featuring bear pastrami, duck stew and boiled muskrat.