Food Finds Episodes
Oklahoma
Food Finds sweeps down the plains of Oklahoma, with visits to Head Country Barbecue Sauce, Woody Candy Company, George and LaWanna Christian's dairy, the Oklahoma National Stockyards, and the Cattleman?s Steakhouse, Oklahoma?s oldest restaurant.
Gumbo
Food Finds is scramblin' for one of Louisiana's favorite dishes-gumbo - with visits to Crescent City, New Orleans Over Night, homemade file with Lionel Key, and a stop by the French Quarter at the Gumbo Shop.
Charleston, SC
Food Finds is sampling the foods of Charleston, South Carolina. From the freshest fish, to Sticky Fingers' famous ribs, to the best coconut cake at Peninsula grill, to the taste of Gullah cooking, find some of the best food finds Charleston has to offer!
Vancouver
We head north to Vancouver, British Columbia, with a stop at Ecco il Pan, where you might be tricked into thinking your in Italy. Next we visit Salmon Village, and Happy Planet. Finally we enter Chinatown and check out Ming Wo.
Northern Michigan
We explore the northern reaches of Michigan with a stop at Cherry Republic, and a delish stop at Marshall's Fudge on Mackinaw Island. In the Upper Peninsula we check out The Jam Pot, and see what all the buzz is about at Sleeping Bear Farms.
Comfort Foods
In Michigan the Mantela family makes their Dobbers Pasties. Next we head to L.A where the peppers are pouring right into the souls of the patrons of Chili My Soul. We find a comforting pot pie, and have a bit of comforting dessert.
Portland, ME
Our first stop is Harbor Fish Market, where fresh lobster is just out the backdoor. At the Camden Farmers Market we find Oyster Creek Mushroom Company. Then it's off to uncover the secrets in the Guzman's salsa kitchen, and Mother's Mountain Mustard.
Harvest
Discover a taste of America’s harvest. See a marine harvest in California, a rice harvest in South Carolina, and a sweet potato harvest in Virginia, and a pistachio harvest in Santa Barbara, California.
Brooklyn, NY
We head to the borough of Brooklyn. In Williamsburg, we dine at Peter Luger. Next we taste Italian Influence at Fratelli Ravioli. Next we discover Cookie Island, a mythical place but a real cookie company. Finally a taste of the country at Lucky's Tomato.
Islands
Our first visit is to Stonington Sea Products in Maine. Next we head to San Juan Island for some gourmet sausages. Then we explore the Gullah islands. Finally we find the Olsen's who prepare everything fresh from the sea at Penobscot Bay Provisions.
Wilmington
We set out sights on Wilmington, NC, the small coastal town with a big reputation. Our first stop brings us to Hieronymus Seafood. We next travel to Duplin Winery. Next its off to Goodness Gracie Toffee Cookies and then EddieFred Heads.
Italian Gourmet
Italian food arouses the appetite, and Sandra is out to discover some favorites. From Francis Coppola's winery and line of products, to homemade italian sausages and sweets shop, to the most famous red sauce in the big apple - Patsy's.
Cool Drinks
COOL DRINKS wets the whistle. Start off with the swankiest Bloody Mary mix around, Blue Crab Bay Stingray. Reed's Ginger Brew is what Ginger Ale USED to be. And meet Matt Maples who operates one of the most extensive on-line beer businesses around.
Wacky Foods
From a Brother and Sister team at Little Miss Muffin, famous for their retro flavors, to Peanut Soup in Williamsburg, VA, to Smoked Garlic and Smoked Salt - Sandra finds some of the wackiest foods around!
Jersey Shore
We find a traditional boardwalk favorite at the Fudge Kitchen. In Ocean City, we find freshly made crab cakes right on the boardwalk. We head up to Cape May's favorite -Lobster House Restaurant. Finally we taste an old favorite at Johnson's Carmel Popcorn.
New Hampshire
We start our journey with some famous Van Otis Swiss. Next we meet the Pie Guy in Salem. Then we uncover Polly's Pancake Parlor- a family-owned mainstay. At our final stop, we meet Henry Ahern famous for his Bonnie Brae Farms venison.
Snack Foods
Snacks come in many shapes, sizes, and forms and Sandra makes sure she finds them all. From the cold-Ice Cream, to the cozy-Tom's Mom's Cookies, to the Crunchy - Martin's Pretzels, to the Classic - Pearson's Nut Goodies try some of these favorite snacks.
Santa Barbara
We examine the Santa Barbara Olive Co. Next we get a taste at Rona Barrett Lavender Co. Then we meet Jay Ruskey and his Calimoya Exotic Fruits farm. Finally we discover the tasty secrets at Fairview Gardens.
Charlotte, NC
At our first stop we find Charlotte's self-proclaimed Queen of Tarts! Then we taste a classic chicken pot pie at Something Classic retail store. Then we find a spicy, tangy slaw. Finally we meet Joel and Debbie Fischer at Barking Dog Chocolates.
Hot 'N Spicy
Explore America's obsession with "turning up the heat". We visit Dave's Insanity Sauce, and meet Michelle Stone who mixes habanera and jalapenos into her artisan quesos! We tell the story of Mis Padres Salsa and we'll visit with "The Curry Guru".
Chocolates
In this rich, decadent episode we dive into Moonstruck, a truffle company, we take a bite out of the famous chocolate chip cookies at Desserts to Die For, we save room for Colt Bolts, and delight in chocolate apples from Grand Avenue Chocolates! Its a chocoholic's dream come true!
Hispanic
Sandra searches out some food finds that reflect the history and zesty appeal of hispanic cuisine. From homemade Queso at La Viquita in Houston, to lessons on tamales in New Mexico, to the meeting of the Tortilla Queen, uncover your own favorite food find.
Desserts
The desserts are coming and we've got a wide variety to sample. From Moudjeskas in Kentucky with Ann Bauer, to Lulabelle's Toffee, to melt in your mouth Molasses Cake in Boston, to Galaxy Desserts in San Fran, Sandra finds all of our favorite desserts!
Holiday
We're ringing in the holidays with stops at Nonnie's Traditional Southern where hat boxes hide a sweet treat, and Guglhupf! a German bakery. Check out gingerbread at the Pastry Pantry. Finally, get serious about fruitcake at Collin Street Bakery.
Halloween
Trick or treat! In this episode there's nothing but sweet treats for the youngsters and the young at heart. Travel to Squirrel's Den and the Chocolate Emporium for some sweet treats, then celebrates the Day of the Dead with some Sugar Skulls.
Easter
Food Finds hops form coast to coast in search of some of the tastiest Easter foods out there with visits to Elegant Cheesecakes where the desserts are custom made, custom smoked hams in Maine, Haven's Candies, and finally hand-crafted Pisanki in Michigan.
