America The Bountiful

AMERICA THE BOUNTIFUL will take viewers on a weekly journey into America's heartland to learn about culture and find inspiration in the personal, emotionally moving chronicles of farmers, artisans, restauranteurs, and home cooks through the fare that they grow, produce, and eat. In each of 13 episodes, Capri meets with guests to shine a spotlight on the vibrant, and culturally diverse untold food stories and traditions hidden in rural and small-town America. From indigenous chefs to multigenerational family farmers, Capri introduces the audience to those who make up the cultural and culinary tapestry that forms the rich story of the United States.

Thu, Dec 11	6:00 A.M.	Olives In California NH Create (11.4) Spanish missionaries brought olive trees to California in the 1700's.
Thu, Dec 18	6:00 A.M.	Beef In Texas NH Create (11.4) Cattle ranching is part of the Texas identity. Spanish cattle were introduced into East Texas as far back at the 1600's.
Thu, Dec 25	6:00 A.M.	Taro In Hawaii NH Create (11.4) Taro, known as kalo in Hawaiian, was brought to Hawaii by Polynesian immigrants who planted it along streams.