The Secret Life Of

Ice cream's popularity began well before the invention of freezers and today it's everyone's favorite frozen treat.

Cookies 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.

The history of chili is a spicy blend of regional specialties and hot opinions.

Once sold as a health tonic, cola boomed into the most popular sweet beverage on the planet.

Trace the evolution of chocolate from a ceremonial Mayan drink to a billion dollar modern industry.

Candy 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.

From 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.

From its roots in Europe to phenomenal growth in the U.S., uncover the colorful history of America's quintessential dish.

Every 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.

Donuts 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.

Pies have been a popular for over 3000 years. This versatile pastry has gone from savory to sweet and remains a dining staple.

Popcorn's history can be traced back thousands of years to prehistoric cave dwellers and even the first Thanksgiving.

Explore the history of Texas, Memphis and Kansas City-style barbecue and travel to the ever-popular American barbecue cooking festivals.

Found 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.