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.

Sat, May 24	11:00 A.M.	Cherries In Michigan NHPBS (11.1) Capri visits Michigan to get a sweet, and tart taste of what makes Traverse City, and its surrounding areas, the "cherry capital of the world".
Sat, Jun 14	11:00 A.M.	Grapes In New York NHPBS (11.1) Capri visits the Upstate New York town of Naples to take in their Grape Festival and learn why the Concord grape is so celebrated in the region.
Sat, Jun 21	11:00 A.M.	Salmon In Washington State NHPBS (11.1) Salmon is synonymous with the Pacific Northwest. And, there's no better place to catch and enjoy the iconic fish than Washington State.
Sat, Jun 28	11:00 A.M.	Pumpkin In Illinois NHPBS (11.1) Capri learns about the history of pumpkins in Illinois at The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival, and takes in a bit of fun, carving a pumpkin, tasting some pumpkin delicacies and taking in the wall of 30, 000 jack o' lanterns.