Movies and TvShows featuring "food-history" theme.

Unwrapped is an American television program on Food Network that reveals the origins of sponsored foods. It first aired in June 2001 and is hosted by Marc Summers. The show leads viewers on tours of factories and other food-related locations. Popular subjects include candy, breakfast cereal, snacks, and TV dinners. The show's spin-off, Trivia Unwrapped, is a game show also hosted by Marc Summers.

Good Eats is a culinary arts and food history TV show hosted by Alton Brown. With a mix of comedy and documentary elements, the show explores the science and technique behind various cooking methods and recipes. Join Alton as he takes you on a delicious journey through the kitchen.

The program follows the two presenters as they "live" in a certain time period. They dress up in period accurate clothes, and live life as you would in that certain time period with a large emphasis on the food. Each program features a guest chef who prepares period accurate food.

The history and significance of cuisine created in the royal kitchens of India.

Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers is a documentary that explores the cultural significance of garlic and its impact on food and history. The film takes a look at the different ways garlic is used in various cuisines around the world and dives into the rituals and traditions surrounding its cultivation and consumption. Through interviews with chefs, farmers, and food historians, the film highlights the love and passion people have for this versatile ingredient.

Ramen is a savory combination of umami-packed broth and perfectly cooked noodles. This program offers an encyclopedic view of this delectable dish, taking you on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations. Join us as we explore a tapestry of local customs and food culture through the lens of ramen.

Follow a writer and a comedian as they explore the history of food through comedic and documentary-style episodes. From ancient feasts to historical meals, they dive into the fascinating world of food and its impact on our culture.

Caroline Randall Williams, an award-winning writer, cookbook author and restaurateur, travels the United States uncovering the fascinating, essential and often untold black stories behind American food.

Ketchup and mayonnaise have experienced a global success. We love them, but we know almost nothing about them. How have they crossed the centuries and continents since their creation? From industrial tomatoes, specially shaped for the industrial process, to dried egg yolk powder dedicated to the food industry, industrial version sauces are surprising. However, it is possible today to eat gourmet versions of ketchups and mayonnaise. And it is not of little consequence to choose quality ones, because scientifically, they are indeed addictive.

There’s no one taste or flavor to define a neighborhood, especially one like the Lower East Side. Follow us on a culinary journey of food traditions born out of tenement life. Using historic and archival recipes, oral histories, scholarly interviews, and special guests Padma Lakshmi and Michael W. Twitty, we create a full-course meal of the American experience through the lens of food.