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The Secret Life Of... Season 8 Episodes
Season 8 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2007 - 2008
Episode 1
Power Boosters
Mon, Oct 8, 2007 30 mins
A look at energizing eats. Included: secrets of ginseng; a N.Y. restaurant that serves power-boosting foods.
Episode 2
Cake
Mon, Oct 15, 2007 30 mins
A look at how cake has become a symbol of celebration. Included: cupcakes; king cakes; election cakes.
Episode 3
Pub Grub
Mon, Oct 29, 2007 30 mins
Bar-food origins are traced from olives and porridge in ancient Rome to American classics of today, such as burgers and wings.
Episode 4
Coffee Shops
Mon, Nov 5, 2007 30 mins
A history of American coffee shops.
Episode 5
Family Restaurants
Mon, Nov 19, 2007 30 mins
George Duran explores the history of family dining in the U.S.
Episode 6
Cooking Schools
Mon, Nov 26, 2007 30 mins
A look at America's largest cooking school. Also: crash-course cooking classes.
Episode 7
Gingerbread
Mon, Dec 3, 2007 30 mins
George Duran uncovers the secret to creating a stellar gingerbread house. Then, he reveals how the gingerbread flavor is used in a variety of products, including toothpaste, soup and cocktails.
Episode 8
Military Meals
Mon, Jan 7, 2008 30 mins
Examining military eats. Included: a look at portable-dining methods the Army uses in the field; food slang.
Episode 9
Catering
Mon, Jan 14, 2008 30 mins
The history of catering is traced back to ancient Greece. Also: a Texas ranch puts a spin on catered barbecues; tips for keeping a catered party on budget are offered.
Episode 10
Test Kitchens
Mon, Jan 21, 2008 30 mins
A look inside the test kitchens of Campbell's, Better Homes and Gardens and California Pizza Kitchen. Also: the history of test kitchens.
Episode 11
Spirits
Mon, Jan 28, 2008 30 mins
A look at how spirits are used in cooking, from rum cakes to bourbon-barbecue sauce. Also: a visit to a distillery at Mount Vernon formerly owned and operated by George Washington; the truth about hangover remedies.
Episode 12
Easter
Mon, Mar 17, 2008 30 mins
Origins of popular Easter eats, from ham to sweets, are explored.
Episode 13
Picnics
Thu, Jun 5, 2008 30 mins
Exploring the history of picnics. Included: regional twists on outdoor dining; picnic tips.