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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.

America The Bountiful  
  • Crawfish In Louisiana
    Tuesday, April 29
    8:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Travel into the bayou of Acadiana with Capri as she joins a life-long crawfisherman to harvest the tasty "mudbug" and serve them up at a traditional Cajun crawfish boil. Then, celebrate Louisiana's favorite seafood and Cajun culture at the annual Beaux Bridge Crawfish Festival. In New Orleans, Capri learns about traditional Creole recipes for crawfish with renowned local Creole Chef Bunny.
  • Crawfish In Louisiana
    Tuesday, May 6
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Travel into the bayou of Acadiana with Capri as she joins a life-long crawfisherman to harvest the tasty "mudbug" and serve them up at a traditional Cajun crawfish boil. Then, celebrate Louisiana's favorite seafood and Cajun culture at the annual Beaux Bridge Crawfish Festival. In New Orleans, Capri learns about traditional Creole recipes for crawfish with renowned local Creole Chef Bunny.
  • Mushrooms In Pennsylvania
    Tuesday, May 6
    8:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Join Capri as she visits Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, the self- proclaimed "mushroom capital of the world". The industry was established by the Pennsylvania Dutch, but, as time passed, Italian and Latinx immigrants started to take over the operations. Meet commercial mushroom producers who have been growing the beloved fungi for generations, go into the surrounding wilderness to forge for morels and learn how the locals prepare mushrooms in a variety of ways...including in ice cream.
  • Mushrooms In Pennsylvania
    Tuesday, May 13
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Join Capri as she visits Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, the self- proclaimed "mushroom capital of the world". The industry was established by the Pennsylvania Dutch, but, as time passed, Italian and Latinx immigrants started to take over the operations. Meet commercial mushroom producers who have been growing the beloved fungi for generations, go into the surrounding wilderness to forge for morels and learn how the locals prepare mushrooms in a variety of ways...including in ice cream.
  • Walleye In Ohio
    Tuesday, May 13
    8:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Come to Capri's home state of Ohio to discover the bounty of Lake Erie's favorite freshwater fish: the walleye. We'll head out with Capri onto the lake to catch walleye, then learn how to make the most of the entire fish, from "cheek to fin" on the shores of one of Ohio's Lake Erie islands. Capri will peek into the future of sustainable freshwater fish farming with an aquaponics demonstration at Bowling Green State University. And, Capri visits Larder Delicatessen in Cleveland where chef, author and freshwater fish ambassador Jeremy Umanski is creating dishes that honor the Yiddish recipes of his grandmother, while simultaneously taking them in innovative new directions.
  • Walleye In Ohio
    Tuesday, May 20
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Come to Capri's home state of Ohio to discover the bounty of Lake Erie's favorite freshwater fish: the walleye. We'll head out with Capri onto the lake to catch walleye, then learn how to make the most of the entire fish, from "cheek to fin" on the shores of one of Ohio's Lake Erie islands. Capri will peek into the future of sustainable freshwater fish farming with an aquaponics demonstration at Bowling Green State University. And, Capri visits Larder Delicatessen in Cleveland where chef, author and freshwater fish ambassador Jeremy Umanski is creating dishes that honor the Yiddish recipes of his grandmother, while simultaneously taking them in innovative new directions.
  • Wheat In Kansas
    Tuesday, May 20
    8:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Capri travels to Kansas to understand what makes it the heart of "America's Breadbasket". Learn about the history of the Mennonites who brought the heritage grain Turkey Red Winter Wheat to Kansas and experience some of the historical, hand-harvesting practices that the Mennonites used before the wheat harvest became mechanized. Witnesses how modern combine-driven harvesting works at a farm run by a descendent of Ukrainian Mennonites that brought Turkey Red to central Canada. See how Turkey Red Winter Wheat is cleaned, milled and baked into a sourdough loaf. Then, join Capri as she explores how science is innovating wheat production and then tastes how these different wheat types are used in the practice of craft beer- making.
  • Wheat In Kansas
    Tuesday, May 27
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Capri travels to Kansas to understand what makes it the heart of "America's Breadbasket". Learn about the history of the Mennonites who brought the heritage grain Turkey Red Winter Wheat to Kansas and experience some of the historical, hand-harvesting practices that the Mennonites used before the wheat harvest became mechanized. Witnesses how modern combine-driven harvesting works at a farm run by a descendent of Ukrainian Mennonites that brought Turkey Red to central Canada. See how Turkey Red Winter Wheat is cleaned, milled and baked into a sourdough loaf. Then, join Capri as she explores how science is innovating wheat production and then tastes how these different wheat types are used in the practice of craft beer- making.
  • Honey In North Dakota
    Tuesday, May 27
    8:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Join Capri in North Dakota which leads the nation in honey production. Capri visits an apiary to learn about beekeeping practices and the importance of migratory beekeeping to agriculture across the country. Capri learns how pollinator plants express themselves in single-source honey extractions, and also sees the various uses of the beeswax byproduct. Capri discovers the art of mead making and tastes a variety of wines made with honey and then travels to North Dakota's state capital to learn how to make a traditional Russian Honey Cake.
  • Honey In North Dakota
    Tuesday, June 3
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Join Capri in North Dakota which leads the nation in honey production. Capri visits an apiary to learn about beekeeping practices and the importance of migratory beekeeping to agriculture across the country. Capri learns how pollinator plants express themselves in single-source honey extractions, and also sees the various uses of the beeswax byproduct. Capri discovers the art of mead making and tastes a variety of wines made with honey and then travels to North Dakota's state capital to learn how to make a traditional Russian Honey Cake.
  • Lobster In Maine
    Tuesday, June 3
    8:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Capri travels to Rockland to experience the annual Maine Lobster Festival and then heads out on the water to catch lobster with a woman who has been in the sustainable lobster business most of her life. Capri gets to enjoy the freshly caught crustations at a traditional family lobster bake and will taste Togolese dishes made with lobster including West African Jollof Rice and Cioppino.
  • Lobster In Maine
    Tuesday, June 10
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Capri travels to Rockland to experience the annual Maine Lobster Festival and then heads out on the water to catch lobster with a woman who has been in the sustainable lobster business most of her life. Capri gets to enjoy the freshly caught crustations at a traditional family lobster bake and will taste Togolese dishes made with lobster including West African Jollof Rice and Cioppino.
  • Cherries In Michigan
    Tuesday, June 10
    8:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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". Capri meets the families behind King Orchards to learn about how cherries are harvested and how they can be used to maximize their natural health benefits. Then, Capri helps prepare Supa de Visine, a traditional Romanian cold cherry soup with Romanian immigrant and chef Rodica Petrusan. No trip to the region is complete with out enjoying the fun of the National Cherry Festival and a visit to Cherry Republic to taste a variety of their cherry-based specialties.
  • Cherries In Michigan
    Tuesday, June 17
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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". Capri meets the families behind King Orchards to learn about how cherries are harvested and how they can be used to maximize their natural health benefits. Then, Capri helps prepare Supa de Visine, a traditional Romanian cold cherry soup with Romanian immigrant and chef Rodica Petrusan. No trip to the region is complete with out enjoying the fun of the National Cherry Festival and a visit to Cherry Republic to taste a variety of their cherry-based specialties.
  • Grapes In New York
    Tuesday, June 17
    8:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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. Capri will help who make the iconic Concord Grape Pie inspired by the original recipe and taste concord grape wine all right at the festival grounds. Then its off to the Finger Lakes wine region to experience how the area's terroir impacts the grapes grown and the wine that is produced. Capri spends time with a Syrian-American family who share their recipe for yalenji, grape leaves stuffed with vegetables.
  • Grapes In New York
    Tuesday, June 24
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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. Capri will help who make the iconic Concord Grape Pie inspired by the original recipe and taste concord grape wine all right at the festival grounds. Then its off to the Finger Lakes wine region to experience how the area's terroir impacts the grapes grown and the wine that is produced. Capri spends time with a Syrian-American family who share their recipe for yalenji, grape leaves stuffed with vegetables.
  • Salmon In Washington State
    Tuesday, June 24
    8:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Salmon is synonymous with the Pacific Northwest. And, there's no better place to catch and enjoy the iconic fish than Washington State. Capri embarks on the Skagit River with a member of the Upper Skagit tribe, a people who have lived off the seasonal salmon runs for thousands of years. Capri learns basics of drift net fishing, and then the day's catch will be roasted and distributed amongst tribal members. Then, Capri tastes a Japanese dish of freshly made buckwheat soba noodles with salmon roe and will also visit Seattle's Pike Place Market where Capri enjoys sinigang, a traditional Filipino soup, made with salmon collars purchased from the fish market next door as well as a seasonal delicacy: fried chinook salmon collar.
  • Salmon In Washington State
    Tuesday, July 1
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Salmon is synonymous with the Pacific Northwest. And, there's no better place to catch and enjoy the iconic fish than Washington State. Capri embarks on the Skagit River with a member of the Upper Skagit tribe, a people who have lived off the seasonal salmon runs for thousands of years. Capri learns basics of drift net fishing, and then the day's catch will be roasted and distributed amongst tribal members. Then, Capri tastes a Japanese dish of freshly made buckwheat soba noodles with salmon roe and will also visit Seattle's Pike Place Market where Capri enjoys sinigang, a traditional Filipino soup, made with salmon collars purchased from the fish market next door as well as a seasonal delicacy: fried chinook salmon collar.
  • Pumpkin In Illinois
    Tuesday, July 1
    8:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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. Capri visits the region around Morton, the epicenters of Dickinson Squash production which is used in most canned pumpkin production. Capri gains an understanding of pumpkin harvesting from a local farmer and then prepares some a pumpkin cream soup with a favorite pumpkin variety. In Chicago, Capri enjoys a pumpkin seed mole verde dish made by a chef from the Istmo region of Oaxaca, the birthplace of mole.
  • Pumpkin In Illinois
    Tuesday, July 8
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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. Capri visits the region around Morton, the epicenters of Dickinson Squash production which is used in most canned pumpkin production. Capri gains an understanding of pumpkin harvesting from a local farmer and then prepares some a pumpkin cream soup with a favorite pumpkin variety. In Chicago, Capri enjoys a pumpkin seed mole verde dish made by a chef from the Istmo region of Oaxaca, the birthplace of mole.
  • Olives In California
    Tuesday, July 8
    8:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Spanish missionaries brought olive trees to California in the 1700's. Centuries later, California is a leading producer of olives and olive oil. Capri visits McEvoy Ranch where she see how olives are harvested and samples their olive oil varieties. Then, Capri takes a trip to Corning, California, known as "Olive City" where she tastes a variety of local olives prepared in creative ways at the Olive Pit. She caps off her tour with an olive oil milk shake. Finally, Capri learns how to make a traditional Greek dish made with olives.
  • Olives In California
    Tuesday, July 15
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Spanish missionaries brought olive trees to California in the 1700's. Centuries later, California is a leading producer of olives and olive oil. Capri visits McEvoy Ranch where she see how olives are harvested and samples their olive oil varieties. Then, Capri takes a trip to Corning, California, known as "Olive City" where she tastes a variety of local olives prepared in creative ways at the Olive Pit. She caps off her tour with an olive oil milk shake. Finally, Capri learns how to make a traditional Greek dish made with olives.
  • Beef In Texas
    Tuesday, July 15
    8:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Cattle ranching is part of the Texas identity. Spanish cattle were introduced into East Texas as far back at the 1600's. Capri visits a family-owned cattle ranch raising Texas Wagyu beef, speaks with a culinary historian to better understand the evolution of cattle ranching and learns how to make traditional chile con carne. Capri tastes award- winning brisket made by a female pitmaster at the South Texas Cattlewoman's Association's BBQ cook off and gets a front row seat to making a traditional Tejano barbacoa prepared in an Earth over below the ground.
  • Beef In Texas
    Tuesday, July 22
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Cattle ranching is part of the Texas identity. Spanish cattle were introduced into East Texas as far back at the 1600's. Capri visits a family-owned cattle ranch raising Texas Wagyu beef, speaks with a culinary historian to better understand the evolution of cattle ranching and learns how to make traditional chile con carne. Capri tastes award- winning brisket made by a female pitmaster at the South Texas Cattlewoman's Association's BBQ cook off and gets a front row seat to making a traditional Tejano barbacoa prepared in an Earth over below the ground.
  • Taro In Hawaii
    Tuesday, July 22
    8:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Taro, known as kalo in Hawaiian, was brought to Hawaii by Polynesian immigrants who planted it along streams. The plant has become a vital part of Hawaiian culture, used in food, medicine and ceremonies.
  • Taro In Hawaii
    Tuesday, July 29
    1:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Taro, known as kalo in Hawaiian, was brought to Hawaii by Polynesian immigrants who planted it along streams. The plant has become a vital part of Hawaiian culture, used in food, medicine and ceremonies.

 

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