Food: Fact or Fiction?

2015 • Cooking Channel

4.5

22 reviews

TV-G

Rating

Eligible

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Season 1 episodes (6)

1 What's For Dessert?

10/26/15

Michael McKean explores the history and myth behind American desserts.

2 Passports, Please!

11/2/15

Michael discovers where popular international dishes were really born.

3 Doctor's Note

11/9/15

Michael McKean uncovers the truth behind popular food remedies.

4 Breakfast

11/16/15

Michael McKean reveals the truth behind the most important meal of the day.

5 Taste of War

11/23/15

Michael learns how some of history's epic battles were decided by food.

6 Hungry for Love

11/30/15

Host Michael McKean digs into the heart of food and love.

About this show

Do carrots really improve our eyesight? Did the Italians really invent pizza? Did salt win the Civil War? On Food: Fact or Fiction? host Michael McKean explores age-old adages and uncover fascinating food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat. From pancakes to burgers to apple pie, we will reveal the accidental discoveries, clever marketing ploys, and war propaganda campaigns that have flavored our favorite dishes with a spoonful of fact and a dash of fiction.

Ratings and reviews

4.5

22 reviews

Marli

November 7, 2015

Educational and fun. :)

ROBIN ELIZABETH WILLIAMS

November 20, 2015