All You Can Eat
Comedian John Pinette sets out to determine where the food we eat comes from. He visits factories, farms, restaurants and retail stores to find out the history, technology and process behind popular foods.
- 2013-2013
- 1 season
- H2
- Documentary
Comedian John Pinette sets out to determine where the food we eat comes from. He visits factories, farms, restaurants and retail stores to find out the history, technology and process behind popular foods.
Season 1 Episode Guide
19 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
Cheese
Sat, Jun 1, 2013 22 mins
What's the food whose very name makes American's smile? Cheese! We celebrate cheese in all its forms, and find there's almost nothing Americans won't sprinkle it on top of or stuff it into.
Episode 2
America's Best
Sat, Jun 1, 2013 22 mins
Food fight! Time to take sides in America's greatest ongoing food rivalries. Who makes the best cheese steak in Philly? The most authentic clam chowder? Watch and decide!
Episode 4
Wings & Things
Sat, Jun 1, 2013 22 mins
Your mom always told you not to eat with your hands, but your mom doesn't work here! Grab a handful of creative dishes designed to be enjoyed sans utensils...pretty much any food you care to eat, either in a wrap or on a stick.
Episode 5
Stuffed Foods
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 21 mins
From Thanksgiving turkeys to baked potatoes, America loves stuffing food! Learn all about the history of stuffing and how everything is better when stuffed. Visit a place that claims that they can stuff anything (as long as it's legal).
Episode 6
Deep Fried
Sun, Jul 7, 2013 21 mins
Congratulations! You've struck oil--hot oil that is--in the form of our episode about all things fried. From the traditional deep-fried confections of the Louisiana State Fair, to batter-dipped oddities from all across America.
Episode 7
Sandwiches
Mon, Jul 22, 2013 22 mins
From the original burger to the highest stack of patties on the menu, our sandwich episode takes a "between the buns" look at some of America's favorites. We visit a grilled cheese hotspot and meet a guy who can name over 100 types of sandwiches.
Episode 8
Beef
Mon, Jul 22, 2013 21 mins
Beef--it's what's for dinner, and has been for hundreds of years. From the first roast beef sandwich, to the most expensive steak in New York, we answer all your burning questions about America's most popular protein. Like, what is mincemeat, anyway?
Episode 9
Munchies
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 22 mins
Man up for a journey into the world of Guy Gastronomy. Take an impossible burger eating challenge and visit an inn where the wings are so hot, they're nuclear. We even meet a grill master who puts the "Dude" in Dude Food.
Episode 10
Bacon
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 22 mins
This episode is a veritable sizzle reel of everything you ever wanted to know about bacon. We'll travel the country to discover some of the best ways to eat the popular pork product, and learn how it goes from the farm to the table.
Episode 11
Meatballs
Thu, Aug 1, 2013 21 mins
Meatballs! They're not just for spaghetti anymore... they're a delicacy unto themselves. Sample the best "polpettas" Little Italy has to offer, rampage like a Viking through a Norwegian meatball feast, and stare into the face of the Lion's Head.
Episode 12
Breakfast
Thu, Aug 1, 2013 23 mins
It's the most important meal of the day and we set out to find the places that make breakfast special. Whether it's a donut, waffle, or a restaurant that serves hundreds of varieties of cold cereal, we've got all your breakfast bases covered.
Episode 13
Sugar
Thu, Aug 1, 2013 22 mins
Hope you saved room for the episode that answers the question: why do we love sweets so much? Learn the history of Baked Alaska and visit a place that custom-makes your ice cream while you wait, no screaming required.
Episode 14
Roadkill
Thu, Aug 1, 2013 21 mins
In the wild world of roadkill cuisine, everything is fair game! From fried squirrel to antelope chili, you'll see that Americans do not live by beef and chicken alone.
Episode 15
Buffets
Thu, Aug 1, 2013 21 mins
America loves buffets. Why choose one meal when you can have a taste of everything? Our quest to find the best buffets takes us from a Las Vegas casino all the way to the most expensive buffet in the U.S.
Episode 16
Vending Machines
Thu, Aug 1, 2013 22 mins
Vending machines aren't just for chips anymore. We'll try out coin-operated contraptions from all across the country that dispense everything from hot kosher meals to fresh lobster!
Episode 17
Extreme Foods
21 mins
If this episode were a side dish, it would be corn on macabre! Travel to the dark side of dangerously delicious food; from heart-stopping, high-calorie burgers, to freshly grilled dangerous animals that would gladly eat you, if you didn't eat them first. Plus, we'll find out what's for dinner after the apocalypse!
Episode 18
Hot & Buttered
Sun, Sep 1, 2013 22 mins
Lights, camera, snack-tion! It's the history of movie theatre food, from the Silent Era to today's deluxe cinemas, where 4-star meals are brought right to your seat. We'll see meals inspired by popular movies.
Episode 19
Food Fight
Sun, Sep 1, 2013 22 mins
Nothing good in life comes easy, and that's especially true for food. In this episode we sample foods that are difficult to eat, but oh-so worth it. Learn the proper way to shuck an oyster.
Episode 20
White House Eats
Sun, Sep 1, 2013 22 mins
We know presidents have the power to order a missile strike, but what do they order for lunch? Discover the favorite snacks of our forefathers, and what it's like to cook for the First Family.