Host Ian Knauer explains how apple pie became an iconic American dessert as he bakes one of his own.

Find out how food has been keeping the doctor away since the days of our Neolithic ancestors.

Host Ian Knauer explores the ancient history of chocolate and prepares a batch of mouthwatering brownies.

Meet the cooks who brought White House cuisine into a new age, including Kennedy’s famed chef René Verdon.

Meet the cooks who prepared meals for the early U.S. presidents, often working under conditions that were anything but glamorous.

Host Ian Knauer explores the history of lobster and whips up two takes on the traditional lobster roll.

Find out about the forgotten treat known as syllabub, and whip up a batch of your own.

How did a hearty plate of mutton cure Percy Bysshe Shelley in the summer of 1815?

We remember the life and legacy of cooking sensation Julia Child, who would have turned 100 this August 15.

Explore the history of turtle soup, and then whip up a (mock) batch of your own.

Did you know pizza took the United States by storm before it became popular in its native Italy?

Explore the history of this beloved condiment and try out your own homemade version.