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The Secret Life Of ...

The Secret Life Of ...

This informational series combines passions for food and history, presenting the background on the origins of a variety of favorite foods -- including sushi, brownies, hamburgers, luau items and much more. Including in the explanation of a food's history is key events in the item's history.
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Season 114 of 14 Episodes

  • History of barbecue.

  • History of chocolate from a ceremonial drink to the billion dollar industry it is today.

  • History of sandwiches.

  • The history of doughnuts.

  • History of the hamburger.

  • History of popcorn.

  • History of Coca-Cola and other carbonated beverages.

  • History of ice cream.

  • History of the cookie.

  • History of pies.

  • Chili's colorful history.

  • History of pasta.

  • History of candy bars.

  • History of muffins.
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This informational series combines passions for food and history, presenting the background on the origins of a variety of favorite foods -- including sushi, brownies, hamburgers, luau items and much more. Including in the explanation of a food's history is key events in the item's history.

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Jim O'Connor

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