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Somewhere South
Preview: American as Hand Pie
Vivian’s crash course in mass producing hand pies inspires her to revisit the applejacks of her youth. Her journey includes a trip to West Virginia for a taste of their signature pepperoni rolls and a look at the world’s most popular hand pie — the empanada. Premieres March 27, 2020.
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Vivian's trips to Florida and Texas expand her idea of what barbecue is and how it’s done.
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Vivian travels to Georgia to learn the roots of Southern hospitality.
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Vivian ponders how so many meals are brightened by pickles, including achaar and kimchi.
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While dumplings are hard to define, they stretch ingredients and imagination.
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At a dinner honoring pioneering chef Edna Lewis, Vivian gives porridge the royal treatment
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As Vivian tries to mass produce hand pies, she learns the history of this food.