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6 Episodes 2014 - 0
Episode 1
Sun, Oct 19, 2014 30 mins
Host Richard Blais takes on ice cream in the premiere of this series, which looks into the science and psychology behind how people taste, choose and crave foods. Included: the Pavlovian power of the jingle that blares from ice-cream trucks; creating an additive new flavor with chef Sam Mason; examining how expectations play into cravings.
Episode 2
Mon, Oct 20, 2014 30 mins
Richard Blais explores how much people are willing to pay for the perfect pizza pie. Also: the role of smell when it comes to toppings.
Episode 3
Mon, Oct 27, 2014 30 mins
Host Richard Blais learns some interesting facts about burgers, including what makes the ultimate one. Other topics include juiciness; and the menu item that gets people to order more fries.
Episode 4
Mon, Nov 3, 2014 30 mins
Richard Blais explores the all-American diner. Included: a secret language that can help improve memory; the perfect menu size; the great breakfast syrup debate.
Episode 5
Mon, Nov 10, 2014 30 mins
The lowdown on bar food. Included: the dietary upside of rooting for a winning sports team; and the lengths some people will go to for free eats. Also: Dale Talde cooks up seriously spicy chicken wings.
Episode 6
Mon, Nov 17, 2014 30 mins
Richard Blais explores why people crave barbecue and attempts to create the perfect BBQ sauce. Also: He investigates the psychological reason why mom's home cooking tastes so good.