Food Network and Cooking Channel Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Bounty of Holiday-Themed Programming, Recipes, Live Classes and More

Food Network and Cooking Channel Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Bounty of Holiday-Themed Programming, Recipes, Live Classes and More
The season kicks off on Sunday, November 3 with "Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge."

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[via press release from Food Network] FOOD NETWORK AND COOKING CHANNEL CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING WITH A BOUNTY OF HOLIDAY-THEMED PROGRAMMING, RECIPES, LIVE CLASSES AND MORE

Turkey Day is the Star All Month Long With 40% More Content Than Last Year
First-Ever Fully Interactive Thanksgiving Event with Guy Fieri to Stream Live on Food Network Kitchen App

NEW YORK - September 30, 2019 - Food Network and Cooking Channel are preparing for food's biggest holiday with a full slate of Thanksgiving-themed programming, including a live on-air event and first-ever, interactive Thanksgiving streaming event on the NEW Food Network Kitchen app, marking a 40% increase in Thanksgiving content compared to 2018. The November primetime lineup on Food Network includes: Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge, a four-episode competition hosted by Giada De Laurentiis premiering Sunday, November 3rd at 9pm ET/PT; Worst Cooks in America: Thanksgiving Redemption with Anne Burrell and Scott Conant on Sunday, November 10th at 10pm ET/PT; brand-new special Thanksgiving Pie Fight hosted by Sunny Anderson on Thursday, November 14th at 9pm ET/PT; a turkey-focused Good Eats one-hour special with Alton Brown on Sunday, November 17th at 8pm ET/PT and Macy's Thanksgiving Cake Spectacular with Maureen McCormick on Sunday, November 17th at 10pm ET/PT. On Friday, November 22nd at 9pm ET/6pm PT, Guy Fieri will host the first-ever, fully interactive LIVE Thanksgiving streaming event, Guy's Thanksgiving Hotline, on the Food Network Kitchen app, sharing recipes, tips and guidance for the biggest holiday of the year, and giving fans the chance to have their questions answered in real-time. In daytime, Food Network goes live on air on Saturday, November 23rd at 11am ET with special two-hour interactive event The Kitchen: Thanksgiving Live with The Kitchen co-hosts Sunny Anderson, Alex Guarnaschelli, Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian, joined by Alton Brown. Immediately following The Kitchen: Thanksgiving Live, fans can join the hosts on the Food Network Kitchen app as they each go live sharing more great ideas on how to make this year's Thanksgiving the best it can be. On Cooking Channel, host Carla Hall discovers outrageous Turkey Day treats in primetime special Thanksgiving Grubdown on Monday, November 11th at 9pm ET/6pm PT.
"Food Network and Cooking Channel have Thanksgiving covered from every angle and this year we have packed the schedule, adding dynamic live and interactive content to really give viewers the experience, access and information they crave," said Courtney White, President, Food Network and Cooking Channel. "From expert Thanksgiving feast recipes and family entertaining tips to edge-of-your-seat holiday themed competitions, spectacles, and live stunts, our programming and platforms are the ultimate destination leading up to the big day."

The season kicks off on Sunday, November 3rd at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network with Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge, where six chefs face off to create the ultimate Thanksgiving dishes. Host Giada De Laurentiis puts the creative competitors to the test, challenging them to prepare the most delicious and innovative turkeys, side dishes and desserts to ever hit a dining table. Judges Alex Guarnaschelli, Carla Hall and Christian Petroni choose the $25,000 winner in the finale on Sunday, November 24th at 9pm ET/PT. Join the conversation on social using #UltimateThanksgivingChallenge.

On Sunday, November 10th at 10pm ET/PT, four beloved former Worst Cooks recruits return to boot camp in Worst Cooks in America: Thanksgiving Redemption. Chefs Anne Burrell and Scott Conant teach the much-improved recruits how to make a Thanksgiving meal to impress judges Jonathan Waxman, Esther Choi and Cliff Crooks - and only the winning team wins kitchen appliances worth $10,000. Follow #WorstCooks on social media for more of the very best of the worst.
Four top pie bakers compete to create the most outrageously visual and edible pies in the brand-new special Thanksgiving Pie Fight, premiering Thursday, November 14th at 9pm ET/PT. Hosted by Sunny Anderson, the bakers must utilize height-defying techniques, intricate designs, dyed doughs and more to blow away judges Nacho Aguirre, Jessica Clark-Bojin and Scott Conant. With a $10,000 prize at stake, the self-taught and professional bakers will stop at nothing to make the most elaborate pies. Follow the fight on social media using #ThanksgivingPieFight.

Alton Brown talks turkey in Good Eats: Thanksgiving Special, a one-hour show dedicated to the bird on Sunday, November 17th at 8pm ET/PT. Turkey may be the most versatile of the "New World" critters, but for some crazy reason we only roast it for the holidays, so Alton puts an end to that with three turkey recipes that should be made year-round. Follow #GoodEatsTheReturn to get Alton's turkey tips and more.

In Macy's Thanksgiving Cake Spectacular, hosted by Maureen McCormick, four of the country's best bakers come together to design sweet masterpieces that pay tribute to the beloved Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons and floats. Airing on Sunday, November 17th at 10pm ET/PT, only the most successful cake artist will take home the grand prize of $10,000 and have their work featured in Macy's flagship New York City store, plus receive tickets to the parade. Judges are Buddy Valastro, Susan Tercero and last season's winner Timbo Sullivan. Join the conversation anytime using #ThanksgivingCakeSpectacular.

On Friday, November 22nd at 9pm ET/6pm PT, Guy Fieri will host the first-ever, fully interactive live Thanksgiving streaming event, Guy's Thanksgiving Hotline, on the Food Network Kitchen app, sharing recipes, tips and guidance for the biggest holiday of the year, and giving fans the chance to have their questions answered in real-time.

In daytime on Saturday, November 23rd at 11am ET, the special event The Kitchen: Thanksgiving Live helps viewers successfully pull off the biggest culinary holiday of the year with interactive tips and recipes from Food Network stars themselves. In the two-hour live show, The Kitchen co-hosts Sunny Anderson, Alex Guarnaschelli, Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian are joined by Alton Brown to offer their own takes on classic Thanksgiving dishes to make an amazing holiday feast. Immediately following The Kitchen: Thanksgiving Live, the hosts will each go live on the Food Network Kitchen app giving viewers even more Thanksgiving 911 to help make their holidays the best they can be. Follow #TheKitchen #ThanksgivingLive for all the culinary action.

Thanksgiving-themed premiere episodes of fan-favorite series, including Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro, Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, Chopped Junior, Girl Meets Farm, Guy's Grocery Games, Guy's Ranch Kitchen, The Pioneer Woman, Trisha's Southern Kitchen, Triple D Nation and Valerie's Home Cooking, will also air in November.

On Cooking Channel, host Carla Hall discovers outrageous Turkey Day treats in the primetime special Thanksgiving Grubdown on Monday, November 11th at 9pm ET/6pm PT. She gobbles 'til she wobbles on pumpkin pancakes piled high with a slice of cheesecake, reimagines Thanksgiving dinner as a giant sandwich and devours a 23-pound cake made with layers of holiday pies. Follow along on social using #ThanksgivingGrubdown.

For even more inspiration, fans will be able to use the Food Network Kitchen app to access 25 LIVE cooking classes each week, over 800 on-demand cooking classes, 3,000 instructional videos, 80,000 recipes, and more. Plus, beginning November 9th viewers can stream all-new episodes of 30 Minute Meals with Rachael Ray on Food Network Kitchen.

On digital and social, Food Network's Countdown to Thanksgiving begins November 1st with brand-new content every day across platforms. Fans will get the best-of-the-best recipes and tips, expert demos, product recommendations, interactive Q&As throughout the month, plus the chance to win BIG with social giveaways. Fans will also have an exciting opportunity to have a direct line to experts in Food Network Kitchen to solve their biggest Turkey Day conundrums to make sure their feast is a success. Join the countdown on social media using #CountdowntoThanksgiving.

Visit Cooking Channel's one-stop guide to Thanksgiving online, featuring everything needed to host the perfect holiday feast. From easy entertaining timesavers and a cornucopia of side dishes to the all-important turkey and something sweet for dessert, Cooking Channel has recipes, how-to videos and step-by-step tutorials to set users up for delicious success.

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COOKING CHANNEL (www.cookingchanneltv.com) is an entertainment brand dedicated to today's passionate food lover. For food people, by food people, Cooking Channel is the answer to a growing hunger for more content devoted to food and cooking in every dimension from global cuisines to international travel, history and unconventional how-to's. Cooking Channel is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment spanning 220 countries and territories; the portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. 

It's a Halloween Extravaganza as Food Network and Cooking Channel Celebrate Things That Go Bump in the Night with New Halloween Series, Specials and Returning Fan-Favorites

It's a Halloween Extravaganza as Food Network and Cooking Channel Celebrate Things That Go Bump in the Night with New Halloween Series, Specials and Returning Fan-Favorites
"Halloween Baking Championship," "Halloween Wars," and "Haunted Gingerbread Showdown" are among the returning series.

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[via press release from Food Network] IT'S A HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA AS FOOD NETWORK AND COOKING CHANNEL CELEBRATE THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT WITH NEW HALLOWEEN SERIES, SPECIALS AND RETURNING FAN-FAVORITES

New Seasons of Halloween Baking Championship, Halloween Wars, and Haunted Gingerbread Showdown Return to Food Network, Plus New Series Halloween Cake-Off and All-New Halloween Specials

Cooking Channel Premieres New Series Freakshow Cakes
NEW YORK - August 22, 2019 - Food Network and Cooking Channel get into the Halloween spirit with over 30 hours of thematic programming dedicated to the scariest and most delicious holiday of the year, featuring four new series and specials, four returning seasonal stunts, as well as specially-themed episodes in nine recurring series giving viewers even more Halloween frights and bites than last year. Featuring everything from expert pumpkin carvers to sugar artists to creative bakers, all with extraordinary skills and incredible imaginations, there is something for everyone this Halloween season. A cadre of stars get the action going, including Jonathan Bennett, Valerie Bertinelli, Duff Goldman, Carla Hall, John Henson, Clinton Kelly, Casey Webb and more. Food Network kicks the season off with the return of Halloween primetime staples Halloween Baking Championship on Monday, September 23rd at 9pm, Halloween Wars on Sunday, September 29th at 9pm, and Haunted Gingerbread Showdown on Sunday, October 6th at 10pm, along with the premiere of the all-new four-episode stunt, Halloween Cake-Off on Monday, September 23rd at 10pm. New specials on Food Network include Kids Baking Championship: Tricks & Treats on Thursday, September 26th at 9pm and Outrageous Pumpkins on Sunday, September 29th at 10pm. Cooking Channel also premieres new series, Freakshow Cakes on Friday, October 4th at 11pm ET/8pm PT.

"Food Network is the ultimate destination for Halloween-themed content, showcasing the holiday like no one else can with nail-biting competitions and jaw-dropping creations that viewers just can't get enough of," said Courtney White, President, Food Network and Cooking Channel. "With Halloween Baking Championship and Halloween Wars both seeing series-high ratings last year, we knew we had to deliver even more tricks and treats this holiday season, upping the ante across both networks."

Halloween Baking Championship returns on Monday, September 23rd at 9pm ET/PT with more hauntingly delectable treats. Judges Carla Hall, Katie Lee and Zac Young, join host John Henson to test the skills of eight talented bakers who must show off their skills over six episodes with terrifyingly delicious challenges. From skeleton desserts to monster madness, only one baker can frighten the competition for a chance to win the $25,000 grand prize and to be featured in Food Network Magazine. Fans that can't get enough of the scary competition, go behind the scenes with the digital companion series, Halloween Baking Championship: Extra Sweet. Spend a day with the judges as they are transformed into otherworldly creatures, and watch the crew build the sets and prep the pantry for the season's creations.

On Monday, September 23rd at 10pm ET/PT, Duff Goldman hosts new series Halloween Cake-Off, as four professional bakers from around the country compete in unconventional baking and design challenges where flavor is only the tip of the icing. In this four-episode stunt, the bakers are tested to find out who is best at making the creepiest and most innovative Halloween cakes that must also transform in mystifying ways. From haunted and cursed cakes to dead and living creations, the competitor who wows judges Duff Goldman, Dan Langan and Waylynn Lucas with the most over-the-top edible work of art will be crowned winner of Halloween Cake-Off and earn the $10,000 grand prize.

It's scary spiders galore as four fan-favorite kid bakers return for a special trick-or-treat episode of Kids Baking Championship: Tricks & Treats on Thursday, September 26th at 9pm ET/PT. Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman challenge the young bakers to create the spookiest spider web desserts, but only one junior baker will rise to the top and take home the ultimate baker's dream prize of baking equipment and supplies.

Road to Halloween Wars returns on Sunday, September 29th at 8pm ET/PT to gives viewers a look at the new batch of talented pumpkin carvers, cake and sugar artists, competing in the new season of Halloween Wars. See how these ghoulish geniuses hone their craft with dreams of victory on the new season of Halloween Wars, premiering on September 29th at 9pm ET/PT. Host Jonathan Bennett oversees all the thrills and chills as six teams each made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master battle it out over five episodes to create frighteningly fun Halloween-themed edible displays that are as scary as they are delicious. Their creations are judged by award-winning cake decorator Shinmin Li,horror film special effects master Todd Tucker,and a rotating panel of celebrity guest judges, including Colman Domingo (Fear the Walking Dead), Caleb McLaughlin (Stranger Things), Jackson Rathbone (Twilight saga), Harley Quinn Smith (Tusk), and Elvira: Mistress of the Dark! The last team standing takes home a grand prize of $50,000.

On the new special, Outrageous Pumpkins, four elite pumpkin carvers come together for a Halloween pumpkin carving competition that defies expectations. Hosted by Casey Webb, through three rounds of challenges these spectacularly talented artists use carving and sculpting tools ranging from toothpicks to saws to execute their amazingly intricate Halloween designs. The carver who impresses the expert panel of judges the most takes home a $10,000 prize. Don't miss all the spine-tingling creations on Sunday, September 29th at 10pm ET/PT.

Get ready for a whole lot of gingerbread on the return of Haunted Gingerbread Showdown, premiering Sunday, October 6th at 10pm ET/PT. Host Clinton Kelly welcomes nine of the greatest gingerbread artists in the world to face-off in gingerbread displays so spooky they will cause nightmares. Jamika Pessoa, Gesine Prado and Jason Smith determine who will advance to the finale to battle it out for $25,000 and a feature in Food Network Magazine.

Cooking Channel gets into the Halloween fun in Freakshow Cakes, premiering on Friday, October 4th at 11pm ET/8pm PT. In each episode of this one of-a-kind cake showdown co-hosted by Zac Young and Vivian Chan, three of the most sinister cake artists step into a side-show tent to whip up the freakiest cakes imaginable. The baker who showcases the most wildly imaginative and hair-raising cake design wins $10,000 and the title of Freakshow Champion.

On Food Network, don't miss special sweets and treats-themed episodes of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro; Chopped; Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives; Girl Meets Farm; Guy's Grocery Games; Guy's Ranch Kitchen; The Kitchen; The Pioneer Woman and Trisha's Southern Kitchen.

Check out FoodNetwork.com and CookingChanneltv.com for your Halloween destination to watch exclusive clips, browse photo galleries, and meet the judges and teams from #HalloweenWars, #HalloweenBakingChampionship, Haunted #GingerbreadShowdown, #HalloweenCakeOff, #OutrageousPumpkins and #FreakshowCakes. And don't miss recipes, entertaining Halloween tips, and expert advice from your favorite stars - guaranteed to make your holidays go creep in the night!
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FOOD NETWORK (www.foodnetwork.com) is a unique lifestyle network, website and magazine that connects viewers to the power and joy of food. The network strives to be viewers' best friend in food and is committed to leading by teaching, inspiring, empowering and entertaining through its talent and expertise. Food Network is distributed to nearly 100 million U.S. households and draws over 46 million unique web users monthly. Since launching in 2009, Food Network Magazine's rate base has grown 13 times and is the No. 2 best-selling monthly magazine on the newsstand, with 13.5 million readers. Food Network is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment spanning 220 countries and territories; the portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. 

"Food Truck Nation" Returns with New Episodes This Summer as Host Brad Miller Visits the Best Meals on Wheels

"Food Truck Nation" Returns with New Episodes This Summer as Host Brad Miller Visits the Best Meals on Wheels
The series returns for the first of 13 new episodes Tuesday, July 16 at 9:00/8:00c on Cooking Channel.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] "FOOD TRUCK NATION" RETURNS WITH NEW EPISODES THIS SUMMER AS HOST BRAD MILLER VISITS THE BEST MEALS ON WHEELS

New Season Premieres Tuesday, July 16th at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT on Cooking Channel
NEW YORK - June 5, 2019 - Food truck aficionado Brad Miller returns to Cooking Channel with a new season of Food Truck Nation, premiering Tuesday, July 16th at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT. During the season's 13 episodes, Brad travels the country to introduce viewers to the latest and greatest bites on wheels and the innovative chefs who continue to push the boundaries with their food. Each episode features Brad visiting three trucks to taste and discuss their signature cuisine and the stories behind them; whether it is a one-of-a-kind Blueberry Pie PB&J, filled with an actual blueberry pie, crust and all, or a loaded hot dog that boasts two all-beef franks with spiced shredded cabbage, chimichurri spread and a healthy portion of guacamole, Brad pays homage to these dishes with cultural influences from across the globe.

"Food trucks continue to be a showcase for up-and-coming chefs, while serving up audacious dishes that you wouldn't think possible from a mobile kitchen," said Courtney White, President, Food Network and Cooking Channel. "With summer approaching, Brad Miller is the perfect guide for viewers who may be hitting the open road to find some of the best food trucks around."
In the premiere, Brad Miller visits the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado, where family-run food truck Simply Pizza is cranking out crowd-pleasing Neapolitan-style pies, all thanks to their custom-designed monster food truck equipped with a massive wood burning oven that has pizzas hot and fresh in 90 seconds flat. Brad then heads down to Atlanta, where the Happy Belly truck is cooking up mouth-watering, artisanal burgers that boast freshly smoked meats in their custom ceramic smoker. Finally, Brad travels to Las Vegas, Nevada, to find the Cookie Bar, where this food truck is putting an adult twist on a childhood favorite with their specialty cookies infused with homemade spirits. Throughout the season Brad showcases the chefs behind these awe-inspiring food trucks, who are creating mouthwatering dishes that have customers continually coming back for more. Other stops during the season include St. Louis, Missouri; Portland, Oregon; Nashville, Tennessee; and Seattle, Washington.

Brad Miller grew up in a suburb of Chicago, where he spent much of his childhood cooking alongside his grandmother and lending a hand in his father's butcher shop. Deciding to transform this passion into a career, Brad enrolled in Scottsdale Culinary Institute's Cordon Bleu program, where upon graduating he worked for Arizona's Latilla Restaurant and Wright's at the Biltmore, before heading to Los Angeles' Michelin-starred Patina. Brad is currently Chef and Partner at Inn of the Seventh Ray restaurant in California.

Go to cookingchanneltv.com/foodtrucknation for recipes of some of the country's best food truck bites and join in on the conversation with hashtag #FoodTruckNation.
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COOKING CHANNEL (www.cookingchanneltv.com) is an entertainment brand dedicated to today's passionate food lover. For food people, by food people, Cooking Channel is the answer to a growing hunger for more content devoted to food and cooking in every dimension from global cuisines to international travel, history and unconventional how-to's. Cooking Channel is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment spanning 220 countries and territories; the portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. 

Casey Webb Tackles Epic New Eats and Food Challenges on the New Season of "Man v. Food" on Cooking Channel

Casey Webb Tackles Epic New Eats and Food Challenges on the New Season of "Man v. Food" on Cooking Channel
On the new season, beginning on Tuesday, July 2 at 10:00/9:00c, Casey is ready to battle more of the biggest, spiciest and boldest foods around.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] CASEY WEBB TACKLES EPIC NEW EATS AND FOOD CHALLENGES ON THE NEW SEASON OF "MAN V. FOOD" ON COOKING CHANNEL

New Season Premieres Tuesday, July 2nd at 10pm ET/7pm PT
NEW YORK - May 20, 2019 - Armed with a serious love of food and years of experience in the restaurant business, Casey Webb travels the country in search of the most delicious dishes and epic eating challenges. On the new season of Man v. Food, beginning on Tuesday, July 2nd at 10pm ET/7pm PT, Casey is ready to battle more of the biggest, spiciest and boldest foods around. From monstrous 30-pound bagel sandwiches, to a plate of six ghost pepper tacos, and to massive shovel-sized portions of BBQ, nothing is too extreme for Casey to conquer.

"The new season of Man v. Food has all the ingredients to whet, and wow, viewers' appetites," said Courtney White, President, Cooking Channel. "The over-the-top dishes match Casey Webb's high-energy and witty sense of humor bringing delicious fun to every episode."

Throughout the season, Casey is on a heroic journey as he goes head-to-head against the most outrageous foods served at hometown hotspots in cities in Alaska, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin, and many more. In each of the half-hour long episodes, he meets the restaurant owners and chefs making these extraordinary and mouthwatering menu items, getting an inside look at each indulgent dish. Before tackling the over-the-top meals and timed food challenges, Casey receives sage advice from the local diners on how to emerge victorious. Casey is a man with a love for food up against epic eats in the ultimate battle of Man v. Food.

Fans can find the most-over-the-top recipes to satisfy any craving at CookingChannelTV.com/ManVFood, and can share their own epic eats using #ManVFood.
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COOKING CHANNEL (www.cookingchanneltv.com) is an entertainment brand dedicated to today's passionate food lover. For food people, by food people, Cooking Channel is the answer to a growing hunger for more content devoted to food and cooking in every dimension from global cuisines to international travel, history and unconventional how-to's. Cooking Channel is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment spanning 220 countries and territories; the portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. 

Cooking Channel Showcases the Best Meals on Wheels in New Series "Food Truck Nation"

Cooking Channel Showcases the Best Meals on Wheels in New Series "Food Truck Nation"
Chef and food truck aficionado Brad Miller takes viewers on a journey to find the latest and greatest food trucks in the new series.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] COOKING CHANNEL SHOWCASES THE BEST MEALS ON WHEELS IN NEW SERIES "FOOD TRUCK NATION"

Six-Episode Series Premieres Tuesday, January 22nd at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT
NEW YORK - December 18, 2018 - Chef and food truck aficionado Brad Miller takes viewers on a journey to find the latest and greatest food trucks in the new series Food Truck Nation, premiering Tuesday, January 22nd at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT on Cooking Channel. During each episode Brad visits three trucks and their innovative chefs who continue to push the boundaries with their food, highlighting one-of-a-kind cuisine with cultural influences from across the globe. Whether it is handmade pastas that are made right before his eyes or crispy, monster-sized quesadillas loaded with chicken shawarma, over six half-hour episodes Brad showcases the chefs who are creating mouthwatering dishes that have customers continually coming back for more.

"Food trucks have become a staple within our food culture, with so many skilled and creative chefs pushing the envelope of mobile culinary fare," said Courtney White, President, Food Network and Cooking Channel. "Brad Miller brings his culinary pedigree and adventurous spirit to shine a light on these food truck owners and their entrepreneurial spirit who serve up delicious meals to their neighborhoods every day."

In the premiere episode Brad Miller heads to South Central Los Angeles, where food truck fare is being served at Billionaire Burger Boyz. Brad tries some classic pairings of burger and fries that are bigger, better and bolder, as hungry customers line up around the block for their Jambalaya Fries and Hello Burger - an oversized beef patty stuffed with Cajun grilled shrimp. While in St. Paul, Minnesota, Brad meets Chef Aaron Hargrave, the owner of Blue Fire Pizza, who turned his truck into a wood-fired oven that delivers perfect Neapolitan-style pizzas in under 90 seconds! Finally, Brad greets a husband and wife team in Durham, North Carolina, who serve Belgian waffles topped with cookie butter, fresh whipped cream and more from their truck called Belgian Waffle Crafters. Other episodes include stops in California where Brad boards the Drizzle Truck to check out a new twist on a festival favorite - the funnel cake; and in Minneapolis, Brad meets sushi master Billy Tserenbat, who has turned his truck named Bibuta into a veritable sushi bar on wheels, combining fresh tuna and wagyu beef to create his signature Surf and Turf Burrito.

Brad Miller grew up in a suburb of Chicago, where he spent much of his childhood cooking alongside his grandmother and lending a hand in his father's butcher shop. Deciding to transform this passion into a career, Brad enrolled in Scottsdale Culinary Institute's Cordon Bleu program, where upon graduating, he worked for Arizona's Latilla Restaurant and Wright's at the Biltmore, before heading to Los Angeles' Michelin-starred Patina. Brad is currently Chef and Partner at Inn of the Seventh Ray restaurant in California. Go to CookingChannelTV.com for recipes of some of the country's best food truck bites and join in on the conversation with hashtag #FoodTruckNation.
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COOKING CHANNEL (www.cookingchanneltv.com) is an entertainment brand dedicated to today's passionate food lover. For food people, by food people, Cooking Channel is the answer to a growing hunger for more content devoted to food and cooking in every dimension from global cuisines to international travel, history and unconventional how-to's. Cooking Channel is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment spanning 220 countries and territories; the portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. 

Baking Experts Create Holiday Masterpieces That Make Dreams Come True in New Series "Holiday Cookie Builds"

Baking Experts Create Holiday Masterpieces That Make Dreams Come True in New Series "Holiday Cookie Builds"
Salt Lake City-based friends and baking experts Brenda Nibley and Alisha Nuttall transform their clients' wildest requests into edible masterpieces for the holidays.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] BAKING EXPERTS CREATE HOLIDAY MASTERPIECES THAT MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE IN NEW SERIES "HOLIDAY COOKIE BUILDS"

Season Premieres Friday, November 9th at 10:00pm ET/7:00pm PT on Cooking Channel
NEW YORK - October 9, 2018 - Salt Lake City-based friends and baking experts Brenda Nibley and Alisha Nuttall transform their clients' wildest requests into edible masterpieces for the holidays, in the new series Holiday Cookie Builds, premiering Friday, November 9th at 10pm ET/7pm PT on Cooking Channel. Over six half-hour episodes, Alisha and Brenda dream up incredible cookie designs, and with the help of their Gingerbread Dream Team of amazing bakers and even a carpenter, create decadent treats in time for their clients' events. Other edible creations this season include a five-foot-tall nutcracker, a life-sized turkey, a replica of Salt Lake City's famous clock tower, and a motorized basketball-themed Santa Claus cookie complete with fruit-flavored basketball cake pops.
"Surrounded by family and friends, the holidays are the perfect time to indulge with decadent and dazzling sweets," said Courtney White, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Programming, Food Network and HGTV. "Viewers will be amazed at Brenda and Alisha's ability to conceptualize and create these magical cookie builds, bringing a smile to the child inside all of us."
In the premiere episode Brenda Nibley and Alisha Nuttall are commissioned by a local figure skating team to make a giant edible skating rink with fondant figurines for a surprise party for their beloved coach. The cake artists figure out how to make the skaters move on the ice, while also including mint chocolate thumbprint cookies for all to enjoy. Later, a nonprofit organization requests a unique way to get kids excited about seasonal fruits and veggies for an upcoming cooking class. Brenda and Alisha must create an incredible life-size turkey and cornucopia with winter produce all made from rice cereal. Other episodes include Alisha and Brenda creating a five-foot-long replica of their local Main Street decked out as a winter wonderland, featuring 14 gingerbread buildings in early 20th century Americana style, along with layered peppermint bark treats for all. And when Brenda and Alisha are tasked with building a replica of a 150-year-old log cabin for a holiday fundraiser, the cookie team goes to great lengths to create edible art and tiny fondant furniture that will delight all. Throughout the season, Brenda and Alisha prove if you can dream it, they can build it -- and then you can eat it, too!

Check out CookingChannelTV.com to get all-star chefs' best holiday cookie recipes and join in on the conversation with the hashtag #HolidayCookieBuilds.
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COOKING CHANNEL (www.cookingchanneltv.com) is an entertainment brand dedicated to today's passionate food lover. For food people, by food people, Cooking Channel is the answer to a growing hunger for more content devoted to food and cooking in every dimension from global cuisines to international travel, history and unconventional how-to's. Cooking Channel is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Alton Brown Updates Classic Episodes of "Good Eats" with New Scenes, New Recipes and New Culinary Madness in "Good Eats: Reloaded"

Alton Brown Updates Classic Episodes of "Good Eats" with New Scenes, New Recipes and New Culinary Madness in "Good Eats: Reloaded"
The 13-episode series is both a celebration and update of favorite "Good Eats" moments, complete with Alton's signature humor and smart spin on food.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] ALTON BROWN UPDATES CLASSIC EPISODES OF "GOOD EATS" WITH NEW SCENES, NEW RECIPES AND NEW CULINARY MADNESS IN "GOOD EATS: RELOADED"

Fresh Look at Favorite Good Eats Episodes Premieres Monday, October 15th at 9pm ET/6pm PT on Cooking Channel

NEW YORK - September 17, 2018 - Alton Brown is revisiting the Good Eats library and renovating some classic episodes by adding new scenes, new science and new recipes. The result: Good Eats: Reloaded premieres Monday, October 15th at 9pm ET/6pm PT on Cooking Channel. The thirteen-episode series is both a celebration and update of favorite Good Eats moments, complete with Alton's signature humor and smart spin on food. And in true Good Eats fashion, fans can also expect cameras where they ought not be.

"Many of our viewers learned about food from Alton Brown and Good Eats," said Allison Page, President, Food Network and HGTV. "There's not only nostalgia for the show, there is a demand for more - and Alton's present-day take on classic episodes in Reloaded is a taste of what's to come."
"Recording artists remaster albums, directors re-cut films, classic buildings are renovated and now, I'm finally getting a chance to update some classic Good Eats episodes," said Brown. "We went in only expecting to replace about 30% of the shows, but ended up doing more...a whole lot more!"
Good Eats, written, produced and hosted by Alton Brown, premiered in 1999 and ran for thirteen years on Food Network before making the move to Cooking Channel where it airs to this day. Combining food science, pop culture, skit humor, innovative cooking, and the occasional belching puppet, Good Eats has millions of fans and garnered a coveted Peabody Award for broadcast excellence in 2007.

Fans can join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #GoodEatsReloaded.
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"Late Nite Eats" Returns with New Episodes Celebrating the Best in After-Dark Dishes

"Late Nite Eats" Returns with New Episodes Celebrating the Best in After-Dark Dishes
In each episode, Jordan Andino travels to a new city and hits the establishments that are cooking up spectacular bites and revolutionizing what it means to dine out after-dark.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] "LATE NITE EATS" RETURNS WITH NEW EPISODES CELEBRATING THE BEST IN AFTER-DARK DISHES

Hosted by Jordan Andino, Season Two Premieres Thursday, October 4th at 10pm ET/7pm PT
NEW YORK - September 13, 2018 - Chef Jordan Andino visits a new roster of restaurants that reign supreme in the late-night food scene in the thirteen-episode return of Late Nite Eats. In each episode, Jordan travels to a new city and hits the establishments that are cooking up spectacular bites and revolutionizing what it means to dine out after-dark. Season two kicks off with an after-hours visit to Washington D.C. on Thursday, October 4th at 10pm ET/7pm PT on Cooking Channel.

"The late-night food scene features some of the most innovative dishes a city has to offer," said Courtney White, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Programming, Food Network, Cooking Channel and HGTV. "Exploring these establishments on Late Nite Eats highlights this unexpected food culture and the passionate people behind it."

In the season premiere, Jordan travels to Washington D.C. and sinks his teeth into a cheesy pimento burger at gastro pub Eat Bar, a neighborhood spot in the Barrack's Row neighborhood where Capitol Hill staffers love to unwind, and then it's down Blagden Alley for a Hong Kong-style bubble waffle sundae from Tiger Fork's late-night menu. He winds up his night at The Passenger for their infamous porchetta sandwich. In upcoming episodes, Jordan visits Charlotte, Boston, Memphis, Halifax, Orlando, Denver, Calgary, Milwaukee, San Antonio, Philadelphia, Toronto and Hoboken.

Chef Jordan Andino gained experience working at restaurants including The French Laundry and Jean Georges. At 2nd City, Jordan's Filipino Taqueria in NYC's West Village, he pulls inspiration from his grandmother's traditional recipes to introduce New Yorkers to his contemporary take on Filipino cuisine. Jordan was included in Zagat's "30 Hottest Chef's Under 30" in 2016.

Viewers can visit CookingChannelTV.com/LateNiteEats for more information and a roundup of favorite DIY midnight snacks. Join the conversation on social media using hashtag #LateNiteEats.
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Michael McKean Is on a Mission to Uncover Culinary Myths and Age-Old Adages on New Season of "Food: Fact or Fiction?"

Michael McKean Is on a Mission to Uncover Culinary Myths and Age-Old Adages on New Season of "Food: Fact or Fiction?"
Look for new episodes beginning Monday, October 1 at 10:00/9:00c on Cooking Channel.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] MICHAEL McKEAN IS ON A MISSION TO UNCOVER CULINARY MYTHS AND AGE-OLD ADAGES ON NEW SEASON OF "FOOD: FACT OR FICTION?"

New Season Premieres Monday, October 1st at 10:00pm ET/7:00pm PT on Cooking Channel
NEW YORK - August 28, 2018 - Ever wonder how the birthday cake first came to be? Or which popular dish has its ties to a criminal cartel? Actor, writer, and Grammy(R) award-winning musician Michael McKean returns to explore and unmask the mythology and fascinating food mysteries surrounding everyday dishes, on Cooking Channel's Food: Fact or Fiction? premiering Monday, October 1st at 10:00pm ET/7:00pm PT. Other themes explored during the season feature Michael following a trail of crumbs all the way to the bakery to uncover the stories behind our favorite baked goodies, and if the whoopie pie nearly caused a civil war. Then in honor of Halloween, Michael investigates dishes that are so wickedly good, they're downright wicked, as he slices up a piece of rhubarb pie and uncovers its paranormal proclivities. And prepare to go into the wild to learn about the juiciest game meat myths and fresh fish fibs, including how we got hooked on tuna melts and the bison burger's presidential ties.

"Michael McKean's unique ability to blend history with doses of comedy allow viewers a front row seat on this culinary journey, as Michael shines a light to debunk some of the most outrageous food myths, challenging our held beliefs on the mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat," said Courtney White, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Programming, Food Network and HGTV.

Viewers will be amazed to learn the facts and fiction surrounding some of our most popular dishes. In the premiere episode, Michael McKean explores all things brunch, and gets to the bottom of some of our mysterious mid-morning meals. He discovers that the Eggs Benedict was actually blessed by a Pope, along with a melty mishap to thank for the Croque Monsieur, and that the Bloody Mary was named by a saucy starlet. Pull up a chair and join Michael throughout the season, as he reveals the accidental discoveries, clever marketing ploys, and propaganda campaigns that have flavored some of our favorite dishes with a spoonful of fact and a dash of fiction.

Challenge your food knowledge with CookingChannelTV.com's interactive video trivia games. Plus, find out the truth behind popular food urban legends, like the five-second rule, gum taking seven years to digest, and just how American apple pie really is. Join the conversation with #FoodFactorFiction.

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"Southern and Hungry" Returns to Celebrate the Food and People of the South on Monday, July 30th at 9PM ET/6PM PT on Cooking Channel

"Southern and Hungry" Returns to Celebrate the Food and People of the South on Monday, July 30th at 9PM ET/6PM PT on Cooking Channel
In the eight-episode return of their series, food expert Damaris Phillips and NASCAR personality Rutledge Wood take a road trip through the region stopping at beloved food spots that represent the tradition and innovation of the South.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] "SOUTHERN AND HUNGRY" RETURNS TO CELEBRATE THE FOOD AND PEOPLE OF THE SOUTH ON MONDAY, JULY 30TH AT 9PM ET/6PM PT ON COOKING CHANNEL

Hosts Damaris Phillips and Rutledge Wood Are Back with More Down-Home Dishes, Local Establishments and the People Behind Them

NEW YORK - July 2, 2018 - Born-and-bred Southerners Damaris Phillips and Rutledge Wood are obsessed with every aspect of Southern food, from the restaurants and recipes to the culture and people behind it. In the eight-episode return of their series Southern and Hungry, food expert Damaris and NASCAR personality Rutledge take a road trip through the region stopping at beloved food spots that represent the tradition and innovation of the South. From a Southern barbecue joint that incorporates Korean techniques in Charlotte, North Carolina; a classic Meat n' Three with a Greek twist in Birmingham, Alabama and a crawfish boil in Lafayette, Louisiana to a fried Bologna Sandwich and Strawberry Hand Pie in Chattanooga, Tennessee and five-star Appalachian cuisine in the hills of the Smoky Mountains, this trip celebrates the best bites the region has to offer. Southern and Hungry premieres Monday, July 30th at 9pm ET/6pm PT on Cooking Channel.

"Southern and Hungry speaks to who Damaris and Rutledge are - their passion for food, culture and people is infectious and sure to entertain our audience," said Courtney White, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Programming, Food Network, Cooking Channel and HGTV.

In the season two premiere, Damaris and Rutledge get their Southern food tour rolling in a growing city with an emerging food scene rooted in tradition - Charlotte, North Carolina. Their first stop is Brooks' Sandwich House, a roadside shack that's remained in the family for 45 years, and is famous for burgers smothered in their signature secret chili recipe. Next, they are in for a fried food flavor overload with Steak and Shrimp Hibachi Fries and House-Made Tater Tots from What the Fries food truck. The Charlotte food expedition wraps up at an amazing up-and-coming Southern barbecue joint called Seoul Food Meat Company, known for their creamy Ramen Mac and Cheese and mind-blowing Asian barbecue ribs. Upcoming episodes include visits to Asheville, North Carolina; Auburn, Alabama; Birmingham, Alabama; Biloxi, Mississippi; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Knoxville, Tennessee and Lafayette, Louisiana.

Southern spitfire Damaris Phillips won season nine of Food Network Star, leading the Louisville native to her own daytime series Southern at Heart; The Bobby and Damaris Show, which she hosted with Bobby Flay, and many other appearances on Food Network. She graduated from Jefferson Community and Technical College with a degree in Culinary Arts and then taught at the same school inspiring up-and-coming chefs to follow their dreams. One of five kids, Damaris learned to cook at an early age and was responsible for cooking one night a week for her large family. Damaris' modern twist on Southern classics and her signature wit pack a one-two punch in the kitchen. Her first cookbook "Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy" was published in October 2017.

Rutledge Wood has been around food and cars all his life. From buying, restoring and selling cars with his dad as a kid to sampling the latest creations at his parent's BBQ restaurant, Rut's roots run deep. After moving from Birmingham, Alabama to Peachtree City, Georgia and completing high school, Rutledge went on to graduate from the University of Georgia. He has hosted or co-hosted various NASCAR shows and events for Fox Sports, including SPEED Road Tour Challenge, NASCAR Smarts, and NASCAR Live, as well as the annual NASCAR Awards Banquet. Rutledge has also starred on History Channel's Top Gear USA and Lost in Transmission. In 2015, Rutledge joined NBC Sports where he covers the biggest sporting events in the world from the Olympic Games in Rio and the Kentucky Derby to the Winter OIympics in South Korea.

Viewers can learn more about Southern and Hungry at CookingChannelTV.com/SouthernandHungry and join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #SouthernandHungry.
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COOKING CHANNEL (www.cookingchanneltv.com) is an entertainment brand dedicated to today's passionate food lover. For food people, by food people, Cooking Channel is the answer to a growing hunger for more content devoted to food and cooking in every dimension from global cuisines to international travel, history and unconventional how-to's. Cooking Channel is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. 

Michael Symon Celebrates Summer on Cooking Channel with His Search for the Very Best "Burgers, Brew & 'Que"

Michael Symon Celebrates Summer on Cooking Channel with His Search for the Very Best "Burgers, Brew & 'Que"
Join Michael on a summer road trip as he tastes the most mouthwatering, decadent dishes, while washing it down with local beers and brews, sure to make any meal complete.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] MICHAEL SYMON CELEBRATES SUMMER ON COOKING CHANNEL WITH HIS SEARCH FOR THE VERY BEST "BURGERS, BREW & 'QUE"

Season Premieres Tuesday, July 3rd at 9pm ET/6pm PT on Cooking Channel
NEW YORK - June 7, 2018 - Michael Symon continues his search for the best of the American classics - burgers and BBQ - on a new season of Burgers, Brew & 'Que, premiering Tuesday, July 3rd at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT on Cooking Channel. Join Michael on a summer road trip as he tastes the most mouthwatering, decadent dishes, while washing it down with local beers and brews, sure to make any meal complete. Whether it's mile-high cheeseburgers or slow smoked, fall-off-the-bone ribs, Michael is going to eat and meet his way through some of the best All-American spots to get your grub on

"Michael Symon's passion and knowledge for these quintessential summertime dishes is evident during his travels, as he gives viewers a front row seat to all the deliciousness and fun," said Courtney White, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Programming, Food Network and HGTV. "The food, brews, and stories that Michael shares at each location are a must for anyone planning the perfect summer getaway."

Michael's search for the best Burgers, Brew & 'Que take him to some of the hottest culinary scenes around, including a stop in Asheville, North Carolina, where Michael smokes a whole hog in the traditional Carolina style for the juiciest, purest pork sandwich around. While in Savannah, Georgia, Michael finds a food truck serving up cheeseburger tacos with a house-made beer cheese sauce and a Jamaican jerk fried fish taco. In Seattle, Washington, behold a burger piled high with three different kinds of meat and cheese, and in Houston, Texas, witness a hot dog with chili pepper toppings so spicy you have to sign a release waiver just to order it. And don't miss as Michael gets in touch with his Greek heritage in Queens, New York, with a classic lamb and feta cheeseburger, while sinking his teeth into an Italian-inspired burger stuffed with smoky mozzarella and prosciutto. Other destinations during the season include Phoenix, Arizona; Atlanta, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina; and more.
Visit CookingChannelTV.com/burgersbrewque to discover more about each location featured during the season, and fans can join in on the conversation to share their favorite road trip destinations on social media at #BurgersBrewQue.

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COOKING CHANNEL (www.cookingchanneltv.com) is an entertainment brand dedicated to today's passionate food lover. For food people, by food people, Cooking Channel is the answer to a growing hunger for more content devoted to food and cooking in every dimension from global cuisines to international travel, history and unconventional how-to's. Cooking Channel is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. 

Cooking Channel Sails Into Summer with New Series "Seaside Snacks & Shacks"

Cooking Channel Sails Into Summer with New Series "Seaside Snacks & Shacks"
In some places people wait all year long to dig into the local dishes served up in beach towns and on waterfronts across the country, and this summer Sabin Lomac is on a mission to find the best bites and seasonal standouts.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] COOKING CHANNEL SAILS INTO SUMMER WITH NEW SERIES "SEASIDE SNACKS & SHACKS"

New Series Premieres Thursday, July 19th at 10pm ET/7pm PT
NEW YORK - June 6, 2018 - In some places people wait all year long to dig into the local dishes served up in beach towns and on waterfronts across the country, and this summer Sabin Lomac is on a mission to find the best bites and seasonal standouts on Seaside Snacks & Shacks, premiering on Thursday, July 19th at 10pm ET/7pm PT. As a native of the coast of Maine and as a chef and co-owner of one of the most popular lobster roll restaurants in the country, Sabin is an expert on seafood, and now he is diving into some of the most unforgettable dishes along the shores. From crab cake and bacon grilled cheese sandwiches to creamy clam chowder with puffer pork skin, Sabin will sink his teeth into all the delicious dishes making waves.

"As a seafood entrepreneur who made a big splash by taking his local beach food truck national, Sabin Lomac knows how to spot delicious seaside staples and coastal spots doing it right," said Courtney White, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Programming, Food Network and HGTV. "With his expertise and enthusiastic charm, Sabin is the perfect travel guide to share a taste of summer with viewers."

Throughout the six half-hour episodes, Sabin hits the coasts of California and the Carolinas, the sands of New England, and south Florida, and the shores of the Gulf Coast and Lake Michigan in search of the most memorable and mouthwatering meals.

On the premiere, Sabin lands at Lulu's, a high-class dive run by Jimmy Buffet's sister, Lucy. There, he gets a taste of their Fried Green Tomato Pimento Cheese Burger that melts in your mouth, and a signature southern staple - gumbo. Next, Sabin heads straight for Lucy Bell's on South Carolina's Daufuskie Island, famous for a decadent deviled blue crab and a show-stopping southern fried chicken. Next Sabin heads west to Barrio Dogg, a hotdog stand that brings the heat to San Diego, famous for its Chili Con Carne Dog that packs a three-meat punch, and for its five alarm Bombero Dog topped with seven salsas, each one hotter than the next. He saves the most bananas place for last - Sugar and Spice on Balboa Island, California, serving sweet and decadent frozen bananas. After enjoying the original dipped in chocolate and rainbow sprinkles and the famous PB&J frozen banana, Sabin creates his own specialty flavor.

For exclusive videos, a list of seaside snacks and shacks Sabin dives into as well as recipes for sea-inspired bites, visit CookingChannelTV.com/SeasideSnacks. Fans can also share their favorite social media, and vote for their favorite dish using #SeasideSnacks.
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Chef Richie Farina Duels with "Carnival Kings" on New Cooking Channel Series

Chef Richie Farina Duels with "Carnival Kings" on New Cooking Channel Series
On Thursday, July 12 he is bringing his creative chops to one of the most imaginative and competitive food arenas - carnival fairgrounds.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] CHEF RICHIE FARINA DUELS WITH "CARNIVAL KINGS" ON NEW COOKING CHANNEL SERIES

New Series Premieres Thursday, July 12th at 9pm ET/6pm PT
NEW YORK - June 5, 2018 - Michelin-starred chef Richie Farina is known for making food fun by incorporating science to push the limits of creativity with every meal he serves. On Thursday, July 12th at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT he is bringing his creative chops to one of the most imaginative and competitive food arenas - carnival fairgrounds. At carnivals, the more out-there a dish is, the more people seem to like it, and the competition amongst the carnival chefs to create the most imaginative dish is fierce. On Carnival Kings, Richie wants in on all the action, as he travels to fairs across the country challenging carnival chef royalty in their own kingdoms to a cook-off featuring their famous fare. Real fairgoers determine whose version is better, earning the winning chef bragging rights and the throne. Get ready for a thrilling competition on Carnival Kings!

"Carnival Kings combines the hottest summer food trend of fair foods with high drama and frenzied challenges, pushing the boundaries of carnival cuisine," said Courtney White, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Programming, Food Network and HGTV. "Viewers are in for a ride with host Richie Farina's culinary creativity and out-of-the-box creations."

From deep-fried nachos supreme to juicy donut burgers served with a fried egg on top, Richie Farina thinks he has the skills and creativity to make carnival cuisine even more decadent and delicious. Throughout the eight half-hour episodes, Richie heads to some of the biggest fairs in Arizona, California and Nevada. At each one he has only 24 hours to come up with his own unique spin on the festival's most popular signature dish, before facing-off with the chef who created it. The one with the most crowd-pleasing dish will win the competition and earn a lifetime of bragging rights.

On the premiere, Richie heads to Tucson, AZ for the Pima County Fair. There, he tests his talents against a bacon-wrapped duck slider, with flaming hot cheese puffs and caramel apple slaw, served with a side of bacon fat tater tots. Will 24 hours be enough time for Richie to come up with his own take on this dish? Is there any way he can create something even more mouthwatering than the original? Don't miss the action unfold on the premiere of Carnival Kings.

For carnival cuisine that can be made at home, and exclusive videos visit CookingChannelTV.com/CarnivalKings. Fans can also share their carnival cravings on social media, and vote for their favorite dish using #CarnivalKings.

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COOKING CHANNEL (www.cookingchanneltv.com) is an entertainment brand dedicated to today's passionate food lover. For food people, by food people, Cooking Channel is the answer to a growing hunger for more content devoted to food and cooking in every dimension from global cuisines to international travel, history and unconventional how-to's. Cooking Channel is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. 

The Return of Cooking Channel's "Beach Bites with Katie Lee" Makes Waves with New Destinations

The Return of Cooking Channel's "Beach Bites with Katie Lee" Makes Waves with New Destinations
Each of the six half-hour long episodes are full of sun, sand and surf, as Katie beach hops in search of the finest fare served up on shores near and far.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] THE RETURN OF COOKING CHANNEL'S "BEACH BITES WITH KATIE LEE" MAKES WAVES WITH NEW DESTINATIONS

New Season Premieres Thursday, June 7th at 10pm ET/7pm PT
NEW YORK - April 26, 2018 - Beginning on Thursday, June 7th at 10pm ET/7pm PT, Katie Lee is diving in to the ultimate gourmet getaway with new surfside destinations serving up scenic views and mouthwatering meals on the return of Cooking Channel's Beach Bites with Katie Lee. Throughout this culinary adventure, Lee follows her taste buds to delicious locations in the Bahamas, California, the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and South Carolina, getting a first-hand look at how local chefs dish out regional flavors, alongside beautiful waterside backdrops.

"Katie Lee's appetite for adventure, love for beaches, and passion for uncovering unique eateries wherever she travels is palpable. It makes viewers feel like they are right there with her seeing and tasting everything each destination has to offer," said Courtney White, Executive Vice President, Programming, Food Network and HGTV.

Each of the six half-hour long episodes are full of sun, sand and surf, as Katie beach hops in search of the finest fare served up on shores near and far. From the freshest conch salad in the Bahamas, to Mexican-inspired carnitas nachos on California's Catalina Island, to low country fried chicken and shrimp off the coast of South Carolina, Katie will taste it all, with time to spare for cocktails and sweet treats.

On the premiere episode, Katie visits the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, an emerging culinary hot spot for eclectic, diverse restaurants, where there is great food around every corner. In the historic beach town Biloxi, Katie chows down on gumbo with crab straight out of the local waters. There, she also fishes for the freshest seafood and samples amazing soul food. She also visits Ocean Springs for some of the best barbeque ribs below the Mason Dixon Line. To round out a perfect culinary tour of the Mississippi Coast, Katie stops for a cup of chicory coffee, homemade buttery biscuits and refreshing ice pops.

For more of Katie Lee's favorite beach snacks and tips for finding local beachside gems, visit CookingChannelTV.com/BeachBites for exclusive videos. Fans can also learn how to host the perfect summer party, and share their favorite tasty travels on social media using #BeachBites.
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COOKING CHANNEL (www.cookingchanneltv.com) is an entertainment brand dedicated to today's passionate food lover. For food people, by food people, Cooking Channel is the answer to a growing hunger for more content devoted to food and cooking in every dimension from global cuisines to international travel, history and unconventional how-to's. Cooking Channel is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. 

Cooking Channel Heats Up Primetime with a Hot New Season of "Man Fire Food"

Cooking Channel Heats Up Primetime with a Hot New Season of "Man Fire Food"
The 13 new episodes kick off Wednesday, May 30 with flaming bold flavors.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] COOKING CHANNEL HEATS UP PRIMETIME WITH A HOT NEW SEASON OF "MAN FIRE FOOD"

New Season Premieres Wednesday, May 30th at 9pm ET/6pm PT
NEW YORK - April 25, 2018 - Man Fire Food, one of Cooking Channel's top original series, returns as Chef Roger Mooking continues his search for the most innovative and outrageous ways people across the country cook with fire. Whether it is smoked, grilled or barbecued, these one-of-a-kind dishes are smoking hot and sizzle the taste buds. The 13 new episodes kick off Wednesday, May 30th at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT with flaming bold flavors.

In the series premiere, Roger follows the smoke signals to San Antonio where he finds the best roadside barbeque at The Box Street Social food truck. Roger helps build a special metal rig designed to hang meats and cook over live fire and hot coals. They roast racks of ribs, whole chickens and even whole pumpkins which are smashed open and topped with goat cheese, arugula and olive oil. Then over in Santa Fe he visits a food truck that is putting a mouthwatering twist on central Texas-style BBQ. At Smokin D's BBQ Fusion, Roger starts by loading up the smoker with brisket, the main ingredient in their famous Brisket Mac Dilla, a mind-blowing mac and cheese-filled quesadilla, and learns how to make the Smoke Dog, a beef jalapeno sausage wrapped in bacon and topped pico de gallo, avocado, pineapple and habanero mayo. If these dishes don't make you want to pull over, then nothing will!

Get your grill on this summer with the hottest recipes from the show and the coolest cooking tips from Roger, along with behind-the-scenes moments and more, at CookingChanneltv.com/ManFireFood. Show off those grilling skills by using #ManFireFood.
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COOKING CHANNEL (www.cookingchanneltv.com) is an entertainment brand dedicated to today's passionate food lover. For food people, by food people, Cooking Channel is the answer to a growing hunger for more content devoted to food and cooking in every dimension from global cuisines to international travel, history and unconventional how-to's. Cooking Channel is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Ali Khan's Search for "Cheap Eats" Continues in a New Season on Cooking Channel

Ali Khan's Search for "Cheap Eats" Continues in a New Season on Cooking Channel
The new season of this budget-conscious culinary journey begins on Wednesday, March 21 and brings Ali to destinations across the country.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] ALI KHAN'S SEARCH FOR "CHEAP EATS" CONTINUES IN A NEW SEASON ON COOKING CHANNEL

New Season Premieres Wednesday, March 21 at 10pm ET/7pm PT

NEW YORK - February 27, 2018 - On the return of Cheap Eats, food blogger Ali Khan continues his search for new eateries serving up great taste at a good price. The new season of this budget-conscious culinary journey begins on Wednesday, March 21st at 10pmET/7pmPT and brings Ali to destinations across the country. With only 12 hours in each city, and only $35 to spend on breakfast, lunch, a snack, and dinner, he must prove that delicious dishes do not have to break the bank.
"Cheap Eats is one of Cooking Channel's top original series, a clear indicator our viewers have a hunger for budget-friendly, high-quality food finds," said Courtney White, Senior Vice President Programming, Scripps Networks Interactive. "The new season is sure to deliver as Ali follows his appetite to the best deals for the most unique meals across the country."

The new season kicks off in Philadelphia, as Ali hunts for the most flavorful and affordable fare. He starts the day with a local favorite, as he learns how to make a scrapple sandwich with a fried egg and cheese dip. Then for lunch, he meets a chef creating a Philly original - roast pork with provolone and spinach. Before dinner, he satisfies a snack attack with dumplings filled with cheese steak, apple pie and cheesecake. Last but not least, to complete the day, he grabs a unique twist on ramen at a happening joint in Fishtown. Week to week Ali's journey for budget bites will bring him to stops in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Massachusetts and South Carolina. In every city throughout the season, Ali starts that day with shallow pockets of only $35, but he finishes satisfied with a very full stomach!

Fans can visit CookingChannelTV.com/CheapEats for Ali's top tips on how to find a food bargain on a restaurant menu, and for meals across the country for under $10. Tell us about your favorite deals on delicious mealsusing #CheapEats.

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Superstar Patti LaBelle Shares Her Love for Cooking with All-Star Guests in New Season of "Patti LaBelle's Place"

Superstar Patti LaBelle Shares Her Love for Cooking with All-Star Guests in New Season of "Patti LaBelle's Place"
Cedric the Entertainer, Laverne Cox, Tamron Hall, Carrie Ann Inaba and Robin Roberts are among this season's guests.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] SUPERSTAR PATTI LABELLE SHARES HER LOVE FOR COOKING WITH ALL-STAR GUESTS IN NEW SEASON OF "PATTI LABELLE'S PLACE"

Cedric the Entertainer, Laverne Cox, Tamron Hall, Carrie Ann Inaba, Robin Roberts and More Stop By, Beginning Sunday, November 26th at 11am ET/8am PT on Cooking Channel

NEW YORK - November 3, 2017 - Grammy-winning(R) artist Patti LaBelle is an icon on-stage and in the kitchen, and she opens her doors to special guests and viewers for a fun and food-filled party in Patti LaBelle's Place, which returns for a second season on Sunday, November 26th at 11am ET/8am PT on Cooking Channel. Jam-packed with special guests including Cedric the Entertainer, Laverne Cox, Tamron Hall, Carrie Ann Inaba and Robin Roberts, the new episodes feature Patti's home-cooked dishes, laugh-out-loud stories and even a song or two.

"Patti's cooking talents are legendary among her friends and family, and we are thrilled she's sharing that side of herself with our viewers," said Courtney White, Senior Vice President, Programming, Scripps Networks Interactive. "You never know who will show up at Patti LaBelle's Place - but every guest is guaranteed an amazing meal and Patti's one-of-a-kind hospitality."

In the premiere episode, Patti invites comedian Cedric the Entertainer over for a hearty meal and they laugh in the kitchen as Patti cooks up juicy and tender Lamb Chops with Candied Sweet Potatoes and Fresh Sautéed Spinach. Then, Carrie Ann Inaba from Dancing with the Stars stops by for a sweet treat, and Patti makes it a family affair when she prepares Aunt Hattie Mae's Raspberry Pie -- a simple and delicious dessert that's a perfect ten. Upcoming special guests include Laverne Cox, Wanda Durrant, Johnny Gill, Lori Grenier, Tamron Hall, Laurie Hernandez, Ledisi, David and Tamela Mann, Robin Roberts, Robert Sikora and Kym Whitley.

Viewers can watch web-exclusive outtakes of Patti and her friends, make Patti's famous sweet potato pie and more at CookingChannelTV.com/PattiLabellesPlace. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #PattiLaBellesPlace.

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Michael McKean Sprinkles Fact with a Dash of Fiction in New Season of "Food: Fact or Fiction?"

Michael McKean Sprinkles Fact with a Dash of Fiction in New Season of "Food: Fact or Fiction?"

"A revered actor with impeccable comedic timing, Michael McKean is the perfect guide to walk viewers through the myths, mysteries, and magic behind the foods we all love, " said Courtney White.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] MICHAEL McKEAN SPRINKLES FACT WITH A DASH OF FICTION IN NEW SEASON OF "FOOD: FACT OR FICTION?"

Season Premiere Sunday, October 22nd at 10:00pm ET/7:00pm PT on Cooking Channel
NEW YORK - September 20, 2017 - Acclaimed actor Michael McKean takes viewers on a culinary journey to help unwrap the mythology and adages behind some of our favorite foods, in a new season of Food: Fact or Fiction? premiering Sunday, October 22nd at 10:00pm ET/7:00pm PT on Cooking Channel. Whether it is uncovering the wondrous origins behind famous food clichés; serving up a heaping history on fried favorites, including how Fried Egg Sandwiches spawned a breakfast revolution; or unraveling the role mathematics plays in the foods we love; Michael McKean uncovers the fascinating food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat.

"A revered actor with impeccable comedic timing, Michael McKean is the perfect guide to walk viewers through the myths, mysteries, and magic behind the foods we all love, " said Courtney White, SVP Programming, Scripps Networks Interactive. "With just the right dollop of humor, learning facts (and fiction) about food has never been this much fun."

"Three years ago, my only questions about food were 'What time's dinner?' and 'Who ate all the leftover chili?'" said Michael McKean. "Now I'm able to expound upon some tantalizing mysteries and myths regarding what we eat, where it came from, why it's good for us, and most importantly, when dinner is. Still no word on who polished off the chili."

Produced by Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary's Revelations Entertainment, viewers will be amazed to learn the facts and the fiction surrounding some of our most favorite dishes. In the premiere episode, Michael McKean enlightens us on a few divine dining delights, as he finds out why we should we be handing out cake instead of candy on Halloween, how Valentine's Day candy hearts were once used as medicine, and whether corned beef can really bring any Irish luck on St. Patrick's Day. Other episodes this season explore how a loud noise can land you in burger heaven; how the shape of a food can transform its taste; whether the pattern on a pineapple may unlock the mysteries of the universe; and with the help of Michael's friend, actor Joe Mantegna, learn how the Chicago classic, Italian Beef, might once have brought a few cops to your reception.

Challenge your food knowledge with CookingChannelTV.com's interactive video trivia games. Plus, find out the truth behind popular food urban legends, like the five-second rule, gum taking seven years to digest and just how American apple pie really is. Join the conversation with #FoodFactorFiction.

Michael McKean is an accomplished actor, writer, and Grammy(R) award-winning musician, widely recognized for his first starring role as Lenny Kosnowski on Laverne and Shirley and the longevity of his career. McKean's work spans film, television, recording and the stage, with such iconic films, including This is Spinal Tap, Clue, The Big Picture, Best in Show, Planes, Trains and Automobiles and many more. Current television fans know McKean as the electromagnetic and hypersensitive Chuck McGill on the acclaimed series Better Call Saul, along with past guest appearances in shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons and X-Files. McKean was recently announced to star in Neil Gaiman's upcoming Good Omens from Amazon and BBC TV, set to air in 2019. McKean's love of the theatre has also brought him to stages in New York, Los Angeles, Cambridge, Williamstown and London, with his most recent appearances including the revival of the classic play The Little Foxes, with Laura Linney, Cynthia Nixon and Richard Thomas, Gore Vidal's The Best Man, All The Way, and Hairspray. McKean has won a Theatre World Award for Rupert Holmes's Accomplice; Grammy Award for the title song A Mighty Wind, written with Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy; and Oscar nomination for Best Song A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow, written with his wife, Annette O'Toole.

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"Carnival Eats" Continues Its Culinary Ride Around Fairs and Festivals on New Season

"Carnival Eats" Continues Its Culinary Ride Around Fairs and Festivals on New Season
In each of the 13 half-hour episodes, host Noah Cappe discovers the most unique and unimaginable bites served at midways, festivals and carnivals today.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] "CARNIVAL EATS" CONTINUES ITS CULINARY RIDE AROUND FAIRS AND FESTIVALS ON NEW SEASON

New Season Premieres Thursday, October 26th at 9pm ET/6pm PT on Cooking Channel
NEW YORK - September 19, 2017 - On Thursday, October 26th at 9pmET/6pmPT the food-frenzied roller coaster of culinary delights returns on Cooking Channel's Carnival Eats with the most delicious fare offered at fairgrounds in North America. In each of the 13 half-hour episodes, host Noah Cappe discovers the most unique and unimaginable bites served at midways, festivals and carnivals today. From mile-high stacked burgers with a funnel cake right in the middle, to hot chicken that is brined, fried, and smothered in hot sauce, Noah is tasting it all!

Fans can watch exclusive videos of the craziest carnival food and find tips for deep frying anything at CookingChannelTV.com/CarnivalEats. They can also join the conversation with #CarnivalEats and #IdFryThat.

Episodes include:
Premiering Thursday, October 26th at 9pmET/6pmPT - SEASON PREMIERE! "Close Encounters of the Food Kind" Noah Cappe is hot on the trail of some out-of-this-world Carnival Eats at the UFO Festival in Roswell, New Mexico. From the Alien Egg to the Crashed UF-Dough, it's good eating for earthlings. Later, Noah heads to California's Orange County Fair where he tackles the massive Porky Leg and makes dreams come true with Deep Fried Pizza.

Premiering Thursday, November 2nd at 9pmET/6pmPT "The French Toast Connection" The day starts off the right way with a breakfast bang with French Toast Bacon Bombs at the San Diego County Fair. Then, Noah Cappe saddles up with the Maui Cowboy Burger and finds fried food fusion in the Deep Fried Nachos Supreme. At the La Porte County Fair in Indiana, it's a trio of carnival twists on favorite foods, with the Port Belly Reuben, Deep Fried Lobster Mac & Cheese, and Giant Cream Puffs.

Premiering Thursday, November 9th at 9pmET/6pmPT "Million Dollar Baby Cakes" Noah Cappe spends the 4th of July celebrating in style at the annual Rio Rancho Pork & Brew Festival where he samples a trio of meatalicious meals before ending the day devouring the adorable Baby Cakes. Then it's up North to Michigan, where the state's largest free fair takes place where Noah enjoys The Tator Grenade and Churro S'mores.

Premiering Thursday, November 16th at 9pmET/6pmPT "Children of the Corn on the Cob" It's a summer blockbuster as Noah Cappe samples the menu at the Three Rivers Festival in Fort Wayne, Indiana. From an Enchilada Funnel Cake to Bacon BBQ Corn, the hits keep coming. For the encore, Noah hits the Orange County Fair where he samples Drunken Pickle Pops and then captures the mysterious Pineapple Unicorn Bomb.

Premiering Thursday, November 23rd at 9pmET/6pmPT "Point Break-fast" Noah Cappe starts the day right at the Shasta District Fair in Anderson, CA, where he devours a Southern-style Biscuits 'n' Gravy Breakfast and rides off into the sunset with the Cowboy Funnel Cake. Next, he takes to the skies at the National Balloon Classic in Iowa, where there's an Iowa-only pizza with his name on it.
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Born-and-Bred Southerners Damaris Phillips and Rutledge Wood Share Their Favorite Down-Home Food Spots in "Southern and Hungry"

Born-and-Bred Southerners Damaris Phillips and Rutledge Wood Share Their Favorite Down-Home Food Spots in "Southern and Hungry"
Food expert Damaris Phillips and NASCAR personality Rutledge Wood are obsessed with everything Southern, especially the food and the people behind it.

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[via press release from Cooking Channel] BORN-AND-BRED SOUTHERNERS DAMARIS PHILLIPS AND RUTLEDGE WOOD SHARE THEIR FAVORITE DOWN-HOME FOOD SPOTS IN "SOUTHERN AND HUNGRY"
Series Premieres Monday, October 9th at 10pm ET/7pm PT on Cooking Channel

NEW YORK - September 18, 2017 - Food expert Damaris Phillips and NASCAR personality Rutledge Wood are obsessed with everything Southern, especially the food and the people behind it, and they take viewers on a mouthwatering road trip through the region to visit the down-home food spots they love in the new series Southern and Hungry. From legendary whole hog barbecue in Charleston, South Carolina and delectable shrimp and grits in Savannah, Georgia to Southern staples fused with Asian flavors in Damaris' hometown Louisville, Kentucky, the two friends explore the most memorable dishes and restaurants that bring them back to their childhood. Southern and Hungry premieres on Monday, October 9th at 10pm ET/7pm PT on Cooking Channel.

"Damaris and Rutledge eat, sleep and breathe the South - the people, the culture and most-of-all, the food," said Courtney White, Senior Vice President, Programming, Scripps Networks Interactive. "Southern and Hungry is a delicious celebration of the places and dishes that remind them of home."
In the first episode, Damaris and Rutledge sop up the sauce in Charleston, South Carolina as they discover the pleasures of whole hog barbecue with legendary pit master Rodney Scott. Then they are on to one of the best burgers in America, where the meats are butchered in-house at the Neon Pig in Oxford, Mississippi. Finally, it's a feel-good lesson in down-home cooking with fall-off-the-bone oxtail at Addielee's Restaurant in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Upcoming episodes visit Savannah, Georgia; Memphis, Tennessee and Louisville, Kentucky.

Southern spitfire Damaris Phillips won season nine of Food Network Star, leading the Louisville native to her own daytime series Southern at Heart; The Bobby and Damaris Show, which she currently hosts with Bobby Flay, and many other appearances on Food Network. She graduated from Jefferson Community and Technical College with a degree in Culinary Arts and then taught at the same school inspiring up-and-coming chefs to follow their dreams. One of five kids, Damaris learned to cook at an early age and was responsible for cooking one night a week for her large family. Damaris' modern twist on Southern classics and her signature wit pack a one-two punch in the kitchen. Her first cookbook "Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy" will be published in October.
Rutledge Wood has been around food and cars all his life. From buying restoring and selling cars with his dad as a kid to sampling the latest creations at his parent's BBQ restaurant, Rut's roots run deep. After moving from Birmingham, Alabama to Peachtree City, Georgia and completing high school, Rutledge went on to graduate from the University of Georgia. He has hosted or co-hosted various NASCAR shows and events for Fox Sports, including SPEED Road Tour Challenge, NASCAR Smarts and NASCAR Live, as well as the annual NASCAR Awards Banquet. Rutledge has also starred on History Channel's Top Gear USA and Lost in Transmission. In 2015, Rutledge joined NBC Sports where he covers the biggest sporting events in the world from the 2017 Olympic Games in Rio and the Kentucky Derby to the upcoming Winter OIympics in South Korea.
Viewers can find top-rated Southern recipes and learn more about Southern and Hungry at CookingChannelTV.com/SouthernandHungry and join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #SouthernandHungry.

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