Burt Wolf: What We Eat - Season 1 Episode 1

The history of the cultivation of coffee is discussed.

A history of the foods of the Mediterranean and their influence on Europe and the Americas.

An exploration of the winemaking skill brought to the Americas by the Spanish colonists.

An exploration of the African influences on American Cuisine.

An examination of the role sugar played in world commerce.

An examination of how the hot pepper was introduced into African cultures, and subsequently back to the Americas.

A history of chocolate.

A history of the potato including its effect on populations and migrations.

A history of corn.

A discussion of the importation of livestock into the Americas and how they have influenced our populations and cultures.

A history of the tomato.

A general synopsis of the topics discussed throughout the series.