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- S1 E1 - Secret Life of Ice CreamJuly 5, 200521minIce cream's popularity began well before the invention of freezers and today it's everyone's favorite frozen treat.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E2 - Secret Life of CookiesJuly 10, 200521minCookies are the ultimate comfort food and the number one dessert in America. From Ancient Rome to the first cookie factory, cookies are sweetly intertwined with the history of the world.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E3 - Secret Life of ChiliJuly 12, 200521minThe history of chili is a spicy blend of regional specialties and hot opinions.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E4 - Secret Life of ColasAugust 1, 200521minOnce sold as a health tonic, cola boomed into the most popular sweet beverage on the planet.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E5 - Secret Life of ChocolateAugust 15, 200521minTrace the evolution of chocolate from a ceremonial Mayan drink to a billion dollar modern industry.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E6 - Secret Life of Candy BarsAugust 17, 200521minCandy bars satisfy our sweet tooth and give us instant energy. This sugary industry began in mom and pop kitchens over a century ago -- and now accounts for more than two billion dollars in sales on Halloween alone.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E7 - Secret Life of SandwichesAugust 22, 200521minFrom the cheese steak to the French Dip and the Reuben, sandwiches are the number one lunch food in the country. Find out the history behind the dozens of popular varieties.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E8 - Secret Life of HamburgersAugust 31, 200521minFrom its roots in Europe to phenomenal growth in the U.S., uncover the colorful history of America's quintessential dish.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E9 - Secret Life of PastaSeptember 12, 200521minEvery year, Americans consume three million tons of pasta -- everything from penne to spaghetti and lasagna. With it's rich history and international appeal, pasta remains king of the dinner table.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E10 - Secret Life of DonutsSeptember 19, 200521minDonuts came to America as olykoeks or "oily cakes" and have taken the country by storm. From the origin of the donut in Holland to the historical roots of the donut hole, discover what the fuss is all about.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E11 - Secret Life of PiesSeptember 26, 200521minPies have been a popular for over 3000 years. This versatile pastry has gone from savory to sweet and remains a dining staple.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E12 - Secret Life of PopcornOctober 10, 200521minPopcorn's history can be traced back thousands of years to prehistoric cave dwellers and even the first Thanksgiving.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E13 - Secret Life of BBQJuly 10, 200621minExplore the history of Texas, Memphis and Kansas City-style barbecue and travel to the ever-popular American barbecue cooking festivals.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E14 - Secret Life of MuffinsOctober 30, 202221minFound in coffee shops and corner bakeries, muffins have been popular for centuries. They first appeared as tea cakes in the 1700s, and grew in popularity over the next century as muffin men began traversing streets at teatime.Free trial of discovery+
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