Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes view of production lines in food factories across Canada to find out how some of the most-popular food items are really made. Through the ingredients, techniques and required processes, this documentary series reveals how raw ingredients are turned into everyday eats.
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26 episodes
1. Warhol soupDiscover how Campbell's spells out the letters for perfect soup; why Razzles need a lot of pressure to become sweet candy gum; how beer becomes fine Canadian whiskey; and why dry ice is crucial to making sweet and sticky brioche.TV-PGCC22minAug 30, 2012
2. The Big AppleSpanikopita; ginger snaps; tartufo; apple juiceTV-PGCC22minAug 30, 2012
3. A Griller ThrillerChewy granola bars; BBQ vegetable medleys; blue cheese; rice cakesTV-PGCC22minSep 6, 2012- 4. Pasta The Ice CreamIce cream cones; sodapop; pasta; chewing gumTV-PGCC22minSep 6, 2012
5. Smoking SalmonDiscover how cool coils are essential to the tastiest cold smoked salmon; how special cups give a new spin to age-old yogurt; how 1000 kg of ravioli are made daily; and how making 3 million pounds of fresh salad can actually be easy.TV-PGCC22minSep 13, 2012
6. Sweet as SugarRefined sugar; apple danishes; eggs; tortillasTV-PGCC22minSep 13, 2012
7. Crunch TimeVodka mixers; Italian pizzelle cookies; Buffalo wings; super caramel crunch cake.TV-PGCC22minSep 20, 2012
8. Whipping It UpPureed buttercup soup; aerosol whipped cream; lollipops; crab sticks.TV-PGCC22minSep 20, 2012
9. A Taste of IndiaCrunchy chips; fav gulab jumun; almond biscotti; tofuTV-PGCC22minSep 27, 2012
10. In a JamCroissants; rhubarb strawberry jam; cranberry and orange stuffing; tomato sauce.TV-PGCC22minSep 27, 2012
11. From Toffee to CoffeePremium toffee; vegan-friendly pesto; high-quality coffee; ice rocket lollipopsTV-PGCC22minOct 4, 2012
12. Pasta the OlivesDiscover how stuffed olives get from branch to jar; 12,000 plates of tortellini are made per day; how local ingredients make cranberry pumpkin-seed baguettini; and the exact moment when culture has to be added to make yogurt drinks!TV-PGCC22minOct 4, 2012
13. Holy PierogyDiscover just how many cheesecakes 15 tons of cream cheese will make; how to make 500,000 perogies a day; why for ice cream sandwiches, human touch is crucial; and what 1 million jars of marmalade and Formula One racing have in commonTV-PGCC22minOct 11, 2012
14. Flour PowerDiscover how 15 metric tonnes of goat cheese get made weekly; why a team of experts make 8000 strawberry shortcakes a week; what magnets have to do with grinding huge amounts of wheat; and how to pickle 15,000 kg of herring a day.TV-PGCC22minOct 11, 2012
15. Come Fly With meDiscover how 32,000 bagels are made in eight hours; how one company mass produces airplane food always ready for take off; why berries are essential to make Sun Chips(TM); and how organic carrots can make a vegan dessert.TV-PGCC22minOct 18, 2012
16. Full Steam AheadDiscover how 15 billion tablets of candy are made; what the secret ingredient is in Pilsener beer; how a modern update of Ancient Egyptian technology allows for the union of blueberries and chocolate; and King Cole's roast duck.TV-PGCC22minOct 18, 2012
17. Going CrackersDiscover how Freezies stay fresh for 820 days; how moisture levels are achieved to make parmesan cheese; why ripe bananas make banana chocolate chip bars; and how 600,000 loaves of calabrese bread per year are made into crostini!TV-PGCC22minOct 25, 2012
18. Hot PotatoDiscover how the world's best spuds make it to the dinner plate; why gumballs travel through the twilight zone to become perfectly shaped; how far hot chocolate has come since the Aztecs invented it; and the secret barbecue ribs at home.TV-PGCC22minOct 25, 2012
19. Totally TropicalDiscover how addictive roasted peanuts, creamy mango smoothies, full fat bocconcini cheese, and decadent vegan brownies gets to the masses.TV-PGCC22minNov 1, 2012- 20. Mousse HuntingBlueberry cream cheese bagels; pot roast; spring water; lemon mousse cakes.TV-PGCC22minNov 1, 2012
- 21. Like Momma MakesFrozen pizza; spreadable butter; organic mushrooms; mini quiche florentine.TV-PGCC22minNov 8, 2012
- 22. Hitting The TrailDiscover how 9.7 billion cups of yogurt are made every year; how to make trail mix; why less mixing makes more tasty organic baby cookies; and why timing is everything when making mushroom rice veggie burgersTV-PGCC22minNov 8, 2012
- 23. Gone FishingDiscover what it takes to harvest 600,000 rainbow trout each year; why an oil shower creates roasted cashews; how one apple slicing machine is a life-saver to bakers across the country; and the secrets to producing peameal bacon.TV-PGCC22minNov 15, 2012
- 24. This is ToastDiscover how the sandwich staple Wonderbread is made; how nutty pecans are transformed into pralines; how to make a perfectly balanced Morroccan harira vegan soup; and how stainless steel plates ensure the most crystal clear bagged ice!TV-PGCC22minNov 15, 2012
- 25. The Cream of the CropDiscover why free-range cows raised without pesticide produces the tastiest milk; why dried chick peas love a hot steam; how a samosa machine guarantees the tastiest Indian pouches; and how 250,000 creamy mini éclairs get made per dayTV-PGCC22minNov 22, 2012
- 26. In the Hot HouseDiscover why a hot house is essential to growing the sweetest tomatoes; how a 130 foot tunnel oven makes perfect muffins; the secret recipe for Breathsavers(TM) candy; and how today's machines can make the best gnocchi in only ten minutes!TV-PGCC22minNov 22, 2012
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Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes view of production lines in food factories across Canada to find out how some of the most-popular food items are really made. Through the ingredients, techniques and required processes, this documentary series reveals how raw ingredients are turned into everyday eats.
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