Chasing Flavor
Carla explores the global influences on American cuisine by tracing iconic dishes' origins in Ghana, Italy, Turkey, and beyond, discovering how diverse cultures shaped flavors that unite on the American plate.
Episodes
-
E1 · Ice Cream
30 minChef Carla Hall gets caught up in an amazing dairy adventure while chasing the origins of America's favorite dessert: ice cream.
-
E2 · Al Pastor
30 minCarla Hall takes a tantalizing taco trip across the globe to uncover the surprising start of tacos al pastor.
-
E3 · Chicken Pot Pie
30 minChef Carla Hall gets under the lid of pot pie to reveal this freezer aisle favorite's unexpected history.
-
E4 · Barbecue
30 minFrom Los Angeles to Virginia to Puerto Rico, Chef Carla Hall goes on a slow and low trek to dig up the roots of an American summer pastime: barbecue.
-
E5 · Hot Chicken
30 minChef Carla Hall gets fired up over the origins of hot chicken. From Nashville to South Carolina to Ghana, her spicy trip takes a surprising turn into revealing the African American erasure in one of the country's fried favorites.
-
E6 · Shrimp and Grits
30 minChef Carla Hall heads out on a soul food adventure from South Carolina to Ghana to New York, where she discovers how the unlikely pairing of shrimp and grits became a low country favorite.