Big top taste: Bold foods turn up in an unexpected place
Noah Cappe hosts "Carnival Eats"
Carnivals sure are a feast for the senses, aren't they? The high-pitched shrieks as a roller-coaster thunders past blends with the heavy smell of ozone near the electric-powered bumper cars. The raucous ring-a-ding-dings from the games as people win prizes just works with the garish signs and billboards that shout out their messages with some absolutely bizarre color combinations.
Celebrity dinner party: The door is always open at Tiffani Thiessen's place
Tiffani Thiessen as seen in "Dinner at Tiffani's"
The best thing about cooking from scratch, besides the amazing meal that usually comes at the end of it, is that it's a skill that ignores social barriers. That may sound a bit frou-frou, but hear me out: Whether rich or poor, upper class or bottom rung, learning how to cook is something that anyone can do and something that anyone can enjoy.
'Chopped' everywhere: 'Junior' is another facet of venerable series
Daniel Churchill, Marcus Samuelsson and Allison Williams join host Ted Allen and contestants of “Chopped Junior”
When it comes to the TV dial, Food Network rules over a vast cooking empire. Its daytime programming is filled with how-to shows, while the prime-time slots are all about culinary competition.
Cross-country eats: Mother and son venture outside their comfort zone
Vinny and Paola Guadagnino as seen in “Vinny & Ma Eat America”
There's at least one in every family: that person who just doesn't like trying new foods. Some people just want to stick with what they know, never moving outside of the comfort zone of the foods that they grew up with.
Apron up: 'MasterChef Junior's' pint-sized chefs are more talented than ever
Jazzy Bell, a contestant in “Masterchef Junior”
No matter whether they're big or small, chef Gordon Ramsay will judge them all. OK, so maybe that's not the best children's nursery rhyme, but anyone who keeps up with the eccentric British culinary icon knows that it's not far off the mark.
Far east feasts: U.K.'s Ching-He Huang eats through a continent
"Ching's Amazing Asia" features a plethora of Asian dishes
Far east feasts: U.K.'s Ching-He Huang eats through a continent
"Ching's Amazing Asia" features a plethora of Asian dishes
Bottoms up: Actor Jack Maxwell discovers the world through drink
Jack Maxwell hosts "Booze Traveler"
Whether it's a glass of wine with dinner or a cool cocktail on the beach, alcohol is deeply ingrained in our culture and cultures all around the world. It seems that every region has its own local pick-me-up, distilled spirit or mixed drink, and for adventurous culinary travelers, trying out the local booze is often just as fun as sampling the local foods.
Bottoms up: Actor Jack Maxwell discovers the world through drink
Jack Maxwell hosts "Booze Traveler"
Whether it's a glass of wine with dinner or a cool cocktail on the beach, alcohol is deeply ingrained in our culture and cultures all around the world. It seems that every region has its own local pick-me-up, distilled spirit or mixed drink, and for adventurous culinary travelers, trying out the local booze is often just as fun as sampling the local foods.
Are you not entertained?: Giada De Laurentiis shares her best hosting tips on Food Network
Giada De Laurentiis hosts "Giada Entertains"